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Throws and takedowns

Overarm belt throw

Names by art: Sumo: Uwatenage

Appears in 1 art.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

With an outside grip on the belt over the opponent’s arm, the attacker steps back and turns, pivoting the opponent around the attacker’s body.

Appears in 1 art

ArtName used in this art
SumoUwatenage

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Major outer reap Major inner reap Minor inner reap Outside leg trip Foot sweep Shoulder throw Hip throw Headlock hip throw Sweeping hip throw Inner thigh throw Body drop Circle (stomach) throw Corner reversal Fireman’s carry Double-leg takedown Single-leg takedown Ankle pick Suplex / rear arching throw Arm drag Scooping throw Underarm belt throw Frontal force-out Wrist-turn throw Four-direction throw Entering throw Scissor takedown

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): Kimarite

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Wabukan (2026). “Overarm belt throw”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/cinto-por-cima (accessed 2026-10-30).

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