jingaku was an exponent of "tsuppari", a series of rapid thrusts to the opponent's chest, for which his izutsu stable was famous, and often won by "tsuki-dashi" or thrust out. he used a "migi-yotsu", or left hand outside, right hand inside grip when fighting on his opponent's "mawashi" or belt, and "yori-kiri" (force out) was his most common winning "kimarite." he was also known for using "tsuri" (lifting) techniques, and "utchari", the ring edge pivot.