Yorikiri寄り切り
force-out with belt grip
- Difficulty
- 1
- Frequency
- ~30%
- Category
- Kihonwaza基本技
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Mechanics
The wrestler grabs the opponent's mawashi and, pressed against his body, drives him over the edge of the ring. The key is staying low and controlling the hips through the belt grip. The most common technique in professional sumo — it accounts for roughly a third of all decided bouts.
Frequently asked about Yorikiri
What is Yorikiri?
Yorikiri (寄り切り) is a sumo technique from the Kihonwaza group (Basic techniques). Meaning: force-out with belt grip.
How is Yorikiri performed?
The wrestler grabs the opponent's mawashi and, pressed against his body, drives him over the edge of the ring. The key is staying low and controlling the hips through the belt grip. The most common technique in professional sumo — it accounts for roughly a third of all decided bouts.
How difficult and common is Yorikiri?
Difficulty: 1/10. Frequency: approximately 30% of all decisions in professional sumo. The Kihonwaza group accounts for about 61% of all wins.
What is the hardest part of Yorikiri?
Securing and holding a useful belt grip while simultaneously blocking the opponent's attempts to grab yours.