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The fundamentals of sumo are said to be "Oshi" had push. "Tsuki" thrust and "Yori" body push. Unless these fundamentals are mastered, throwing and other tricks are of little value among top sumo wreslers.There are 70 winning tricks now offically listed, though it is hardly possible to find all of them used in regular tournaments. Some of more popular tricks are illustrated to acquint you with how sumo matches are won and lost.As various tricks are used in succession or simultaneously, it is often difficult even for experts to agree on winning tricks. Some of the sumo postures as seen in the dohyo ring are also illustrated for your information.In illistrations of winning tricks, those trying tricks are indicated gray so that you may more easily see how they are performed.
SUMO Tricks
Maki-Otoshi
The opponent is swerved around and down the upper hand finishing the trick by pushing him down.
Tottari
The opponent is grabbed by the wrist and thrown forward from sideway.
Yori-Taoshi
The opponent is pushed down by the body, put against him breast to breast and waist to waist. When the body is dashed over the opponent. It is called "Abise-Taoshi" (Dashing Push-down).

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