Hiwaza · Non-technique outcomes
Tsukihizaつきひざ
fall on the knee
- Difficulty
- —
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Hiwaza非技
Technique demo
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Reference photo
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Mechanics
The wrestler stumbles and lands on one or both knees with no meaningful contact from his rival.
FAQ
Frequently asked about Tsukihiza
What is Tsukihiza?
Tsukihiza (つきひざ) is a sumo technique from the Hiwaza group (Non-technique outcomes). Meaning: fall on the knee.
How is Tsukihiza performed?
The wrestler stumbles and lands on one or both knees with no meaningful contact from his rival.
How difficult and common is Tsukihiza?
Hiwaza (non-technique situations) have no assigned difficulty. They occur in under 0.1% of bouts.