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Hinerite · Twisting techniques

Uwatehineri上手捻り

twisting throw with outside grip

Difficulty
6
Frequency
~0.5%
Category
Hinerite捻り手
Technique demo
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Reference photo
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Mechanics

Variant of shitatehineri with an outside grip. The wrestler grabs the mawashi over the arm and, pulling down, forces the fall.

Name breakdown
uwate — outside belt grip — over the opponent's arm · hineri — twist or turn
FAQ

Frequently asked about Uwatehineri

What is Uwatehineri?

Uwatehineri (上手捻り) is a sumo technique from the Hinerite group (Twisting techniques). Meaning: twisting throw with outside grip.

How is Uwatehineri performed?

Variant of shitatehineri with an outside grip. The wrestler grabs the mawashi over the arm and, pulling down, forces the fall.

How difficult and common is Uwatehineri?

Difficulty: 6/10. Frequency: approximately 0.5% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Hinerite group accounts for about 6% of all wins.