Tsutaezori伝え反り
underarm backward bend
- Difficulty
- 6
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Sorite反り手
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Mechanics
The wrestler dodges the opponent's push by sliding under his arm, grabs it with both hands and pulls it down, causing the fall. Recorded in makuuchi by Asashōryū against Takanonami (September 2002) and by Ishiura against Nishikigi (November 2019). The famous 1991 bout of Mainoumi versus Akebono was officially counted as uchigake, not tsutaezori.
Frequently asked about Tsutaezori
What is Tsutaezori?
Tsutaezori (伝え反り) is a sumo technique from the Sorite group (Backward-bending techniques). Meaning: underarm backward bend.
How is Tsutaezori performed?
The wrestler dodges the opponent's push by sliding under his arm, grabs it with both hands and pulls it down, causing the fall. Recorded in makuuchi by Asashōryū against Takanonami (September 2002) and by Ishiura against Nishikigi (November 2019). The famous 1991 bout of Mainoumi versus Akebono was officially counted as uchigake, not tsutaezori.
How difficult and common is Tsutaezori?
Difficulty: 6/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Sorite group accounts for about 0.02% of all wins.