What Is a Sekitori? Why Juryo Marks Sumo’s Great Divide
In an explainer published on 25 May 2025, the…
What Is Watashikomi? Watch Two Hands Do Different Jobs
In watashikomi, the winner wraps one arm arou…
What Is a Wakaimonogashira? Guiding Sumo’s Newest Wrestlers
The Association’s current articles of i…
Vegetarian Food on a Sumo Day: Plan Before You Enter
If you are strictly vegetarian or vegan, or f…
Uwatenage vs Shitatenage: Read the Belt Grip, Not the Throwing Side
Do not start with “right hand or left hand?” …
Uwatedashinage vs Uwatenage: Watch the Foot Opposite the Grip
Both techniques begin with an *uwate*, an out…
What Is Uchigake? Follow One Foot Between the Legs
For uchigake, the winner uses his right foot …
What Is Tsukiotoshi? Look for the Palm at the Flank
For tsukiotoshi, the winner places one hand i…
Tsukidashi vs Oshidashi: Is the Finish a Thrust or a Push?
Both techniques send a standing opponent out …
What Does a Tsukebito Do? Sumo’s Attendant and Learner
A tsukebito is generally a wrestler ranked in…