Nagete · Throwing techniques

Uwatedashinage上手出し投げ

pulling throw with outside grip

Technique demo

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This clip also covers: Shitatedashinage

Mechanics

Variant of shitatedashinage with an outside grip. The wrestler pulls the belt and drags the opponent forward onto the dohyō.

Name breakdown

uwate — outside belt grip — over the opponent's arm · dashi — pushing out of the ring · nage — throw

What is Uwatedashinage?

Uwatedashinage (上手出し投げ) is a sumo technique from the Nagete group (Throwing techniques). Meaning: pulling throw with outside grip.

How is Uwatedashinage performed?

Variant of shitatedashinage with an outside grip. The wrestler pulls the belt and drags the opponent forward onto the dohyō.

How difficult and common is Uwatedashinage?

Difficulty: 5/10. Frequency: approximately 1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Nagete group accounts for about 15% of all wins.