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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.

Name breakdown
tsukihiza
tsuki — thrust / strike (broken contact)
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.