Skip to content
Kihonwaza · Basic techniques

Tsukitaoshi突き倒し

knock-down with series of thrusts

Difficulty
3
Frequency
~1%
Category
Kihonwaza基本技
Technique demo
▶ Video coming soon

A demonstration clip for Tsukitaoshi will be added here as the Atlas Sumo video atlas expands.

Reference photo
◧ Photo coming soon

A reference still illustrating the Tsukitaoshi setup and finish position will be added here.

Mechanics

Variant of tsukidashi: the thrusts cause the opponent to fall onto the dohyō rather than step out upright.

Name breakdown
tsuki — thrust / strike (broken contact) · taoshi — forcing the opponent down onto the dohyō
FAQ

Frequently asked about Tsukitaoshi

What is Tsukitaoshi?

Tsukitaoshi (突き倒し) is a sumo technique from the Kihonwaza group (Basic techniques). Meaning: knock-down with series of thrusts.

How is Tsukitaoshi performed?

Variant of tsukidashi: the thrusts cause the opponent to fall onto the dohyō rather than step out upright.

How difficult and common is Tsukitaoshi?

Difficulty: 3/10. Frequency: approximately 1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Kihonwaza group accounts for about 61% of all wins.