Yaguranage櫓投げ
throw lifting the opponent off the ground
- Difficulty
- 8
- Frequency
- ≤0.1%
- Category
- Nagete投げ手
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Mechanics
The wrestler slides his leg into the opponent's groin, lifts him off the ground and throws him sideways. Both wrestlers must first have a mutual belt grip.
Frequently asked about Yaguranage
What is Yaguranage?
Yaguranage (櫓投げ) is a sumo technique from the Nagete group (Throwing techniques). Meaning: throw lifting the opponent off the ground.
How is Yaguranage performed?
The wrestler slides his leg into the opponent's groin, lifts him off the ground and throws him sideways. Both wrestlers must first have a mutual belt grip.
How difficult and common is Yaguranage?
Difficulty: 8/10. Frequency: approximately 0.1% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Nagete group accounts for about 15% of all wins.