The 82 Winning Moves of Sumo, the Kimarite List

When a sumo wrestler wins a match, how he wins is recorded with the victory. This move is called a kimarite. Think of kimarite as fatalities from Mortal Kombat or named moves from shonen anime. Think Inuyasha’s Wind Scar attack. Sumo has 5 non-winning moves, such as stepping out of the ring or touching down accidentally (Gunning, 2018). The Sumo Association determines the list. As of this article, the list sits at 82 moves. Sumo extends deep into history, beginning as a ritual designed to pleas...