When a Tsubazeriai (pushing each other's sword guard) continues for a long period of time, the chief referee declares a 'Wakare (break)' and lets the contenders break away on the spot by throwing out both of his/her flags, after which the match immediately resumes.
鍔（つば）競り合いが長く続いた場合は両方の旗を前に突き出して「分かれ」の中断宣告を行い、その場で両者を分けてから直ちに試合を再開する。