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相撲関

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I made an alternative account so I could interact more with sumo twitter.

 Kansas, USA
Joined November 2013
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Hello! It's summertime and I could use some extra cash, so I'm hoping to take on a few commissions! I'll draw a charcoal portrait of basically any rikishi for $75 (plus shipping)! Please shoot me a message if you're interested! Thanks!
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Hokuten’yū’s approach here is similar to Aonishiki’s style, isn’t it? The difference is that, being a rikishi from the 1980s, Hokuten’yū attempts an unthinkable nimaigeri, swinging his massive opponent around the ring and running him out. Ōnokuni vs Hokuten’yū, May 1984
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And while Ōnokuni is noticeably smaller here than in his Yokozuna incarnation, he was already 173kgs, or about 381lbs. Similar in height and weight to Kotozakura.
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Hoshi’s approach here may have been chaotic, but he utilized a host of different techniques to keep the giant Kitao off his belt, ultimately bringing him down. Kitao vs Hoshi (future Yokozuna Hokutoumi), January 1986
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The key techniques, in rough order: - hazuoshi (armpit pressure) - kaina-gaeshi (arm reversal) - susoharai (rear foot sweep) - hatakikomi (slap down) - ottsuke (forearm block) - grip cut - dashinage (pulling throw) - kawazugake (hooking backwards counter throw)
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Ultimately, the winning technique was recorded as a simple yoritaoshi, a strong reminder that a rikishi’s kimarite record paints a very incomplete picture of their overall level of skill.
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Washūyama. His nickname was "chibikko gang" because fighting him was said to be akin to fighting a group of toddlers, swarming around his opponents from all sides. Very small and very mobile.
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@yugo3250Oct 23
問題！ この力士は？
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One of my favorite matches from Yokozuna Wajima. He does an excellent job clawing his way to victory despite an unfavorable position. Wajima vs Ōzutsu, January 1981
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Fun fact I just discovered about this match: it took place on March 11th, 1985, the day Hakuhō was born.
相撲関 (@SumoZeki) profile picture相撲関@SumoZekiSep 30
Here’s Hokuten’yū taking several blows to the face while refusing to yield the loose outer layer of Konishiki’s belt. Some fans have been complaining that wearing the mawashi loosely amounts to an unfair advantage, but skilled rikishi can make it work. March, 1985
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Drew this portrait of Akebono as a demo for my students. #相撲 #曙
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The sumo of the 1970s was as tenacious as it was technical. All of the stars of the era were genius-level fighters who hated to lose, and many bouts from that time remain among the most exciting I’ve ever seen. Mienoumi vs Takanohana, September 1978
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For those wondering, the mystery rikishi are Daieishō, Takayasu, Wakatakakage, and Ura!
相撲関 (@SumoZeki) profile picture相撲関@SumoZekiOct 9
Based solely on their top 10 most used winning moves, how would you rank these four mystery rikishi in terms of your personal favorability?
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Based solely on their top 10 most used winning moves, how would you rank these four mystery rikishi in terms of your personal favorability?
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An exciting match from the first phase of Taihō’s famous 45-bout winning streak. While many of Taihō’s opponents seemed to crumble quickly before him, Tamanoshima always put up a fight. Tamanoshima vs Taihō, September 1968 🔇
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I feel like, if Hokuten’yū were around today, he’d be everyone’s favorite. Kotogaume vs Hokuten’yū, March 1986
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Here’s Hokuten’yū taking several blows to the face while refusing to yield the loose outer layer of Konishiki’s belt. Some fans have been complaining that wearing the mawashi loosely amounts to an unfair advantage, but skilled rikishi can make it work. March, 1985
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I’ve been waiting all week to share more classic sumo. Here’s the idiosyncratic Tochiakagi facing off against yotsu technician Ōzutsu in November of 1981.
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Tochiakagi specialized at using his legs in tandem with an inside grip for attack and defense. He understood the relationship between the uchigake, kakenage, and chongake, and could make his opponents feel unsafe so long as he had his hips perpendicular to theirs.
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Wakamotoharu and Oho are two rikishi who, if they are in good form, would've been expected to do quite well at their respective rankings. Waka met expectations (I feel like he surges when his brother is away), but Oho still seems way out of sorts.
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All of our "Asa" rikishi in Makunouchi scored winning records, including newcomer Asasuiryu and of course Asanoyama. The former Ozeki showed us that he can still tangle with the big boys, but that he hasn't shaken off his own bad habits. He'll fight only the best next time.
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Yoshinofuji's comeback should be praised. Five losses out the gate, then winning all but one of the remainder. And with his usual explosive flashiness. I really want to see him continue to improve.
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