List of Sumo Throws

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 10/01/2006 12:51pm

I'm hesitant where to open up this thread. Since this is a compilation of "winning techniques" in Sumo, all of them throws I'd be inclined to open it up in DHS. All throws have the usual wrestling/judo flavah on them:

http://www.chijanofuji.com/Kimarite.html

Please discuss. There are no questions really, so if this is not the appropriate place, I'd suggest moving this thread the "MA History" section. I would imagine however that those interested in throwing from the clinch no gi would find the link of some value.

**Phrost** · Posted On: 10/01/2006 1:03pm

I'd think there is a lot of merit in Sumo throws, especially in no-gi grappling as they're taking into account being slippery from sweat and not wearing a gi.

**pauli** · Posted On: 10/01/2006 3:58pm

http://sumo.goo.ne.jp/eng/kimarite/58.html

wedgieplex!

(well, ok, he's just picking the guy up. but still, the setup is there!)

**MONGO** · Posted On: 10/01/2006 8:16pm

Sumo has great throws. Much of them found their way into Judo in some form or another. They are consistantly pressure tested and if you watch sumo, you can see them used effectively against larger and stronger opponents constantly.

**VikingPower** · Posted On: 10/01/2006 9:36pm

When I was in Okinawa in 2001, they had a bunch of Marines from one of the camp's wrestling teams go up against a group of sumo students in a friendly match. Many of the sumo students were in good shape and I think overall it ended up being slightly in their favor but with pretty equal standings at the end.

A cool little fact I just learned today from reading The Sabaki Method: there's a Grand Champion (one of only 65) by the name of Chiyonofuji who holds the record for most career wins at 1,045. He weighed in at only 250 pounds yet routinely beat opponents 500+ with his techniques. Goes to show you they definitely are effective.

Cool find, I like it.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 10/12/2006 9:11am

I'm necromancing this thread a bit, just in case anyone sees it.

This is another thread I previously created, which contains other Judo clips of Korean Champ Ki-Young Jeon if you haven't seen them already

http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=46995

... and additional Judo clips (Neil Adams and Brian Jones), here:

http://www.bullshido.net/forums/showthread.php?t=47075

I have a feeling all these three threads are related and can provide a nice "cross-study"... at least that's what the PM-based feedback has been :)

**leere_form** · Posted On: 10/12/2006 5:46pm

Those sumo throws are really cool! So does anyone know if is sumo the kind of thing the Japanese do for fun? I always thought it was just a spectator sport and not really practiced recreationally.

Also, I train Judo with Brian Jones!! That very guy, man. Weird.

He has a seoi-nage that feels like getting sucked in to a jet engine... =)

Any questions you want me to ask him.. ?

G8 · Posted On: 10/12/2006 6:08pm

"Frontal crush out" is the best technique name ever.

**Teh El Macho** · Posted On: 10/13/2006 7:57am

Originally Posted by leere_form

Those sumo throws are really cool! So does anyone know if is sumo the kind of thing the Japanese do for fun? I always thought it was just a spectator sport and not really practiced recreationally.

Also, I train Judo with Brian Jones!! That very guy, man. Weird.

He has a seoi-nage that feels like getting sucked in to a jet engine... =)

Any questions you want me to ask him.. ?

Hmmm, just don't tell him I reaped a piece of his CD into youtube :tongue3: