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Tsuridashi
is the technique used in sumo by a (wrestler) to win a match. It is officially decided or announced by the (referee) at the end of the match, though judges can modify this decision. The records of are then kept for statistical purposes. The Japan Sumo Association (JSA) have officially recognized 82 such techniques since 2001, with five also recognized as winning non-techniques. However, only about a dozen of these are frequently and regularly used by . A sumo match can still be won even without a , by the virtue of disqualification due to a (foul), such as striking with closed fist. Basic techniques The are some of the most common winning techniques in sumo, with the exception of . is a rarely used basic that pushes down the opponent into the ground back-first by leaning forward while grappling. is a basic that requires pushing the opponent out of the ring using the arms, without holding their (belt) or extending the arms. is similar to an , exce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Sumo
is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a ''rikishi'' (wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring (''dohyō'') or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet (usually by throwing, shoving or pushing him down). Sumo originated in Japan, the only country where it is practised professionally and where it is considered the national sport. It is considered a ''gendai budō'', which refers to modern Japanese martial arts, but the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today the sport includes many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from Shinto. Life as a wrestler is highly regimented, with rules regulated by the Japan Sumo Association. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal sumo training stables, known in Japanese as ''Heya (sumo), heya'', where all aspects of their daily livesfrom meals to their manner of dressa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Lyoto Machida
is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He formerly competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, as well as a UFC Middleweight Championship title challenger. He most recently competed in Bellator MMA in the Light Heavyweight and Middleweight divisions. Early life Lyoto was born in Salvador, Bahia state, as the third son of Shotokan karate master Yoshizo Machida (町田嘉三), the highly ranked head of the Brazilian branch of the Japan Karate Association. Yoshizo moved to Brazil from Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan when he was 22 years old, where he met and married Lyoto's Brazilian mother, Ana Cláudia. In Japanese, Lyoto's name (龍太) is read as "Ryūta" (or "Lyūta" – Japanese language does not differentiate the letters "L" and "R"). However, his mother opposed it, as names ending in "a" are generally feminine in Portuguese. Because of that, they decided to name him Lyoto, with the masculine en ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Walkover
John Baxter Taylor and William Robbins (athlete)">William Robbins to refuse to race in protest. A walkover, also W.O. or w/o (originally two words: "walk over"), is awarded to the opposing team/player, etc., if there are no other players available, or they have been disqualified, because the other contestants have forfeited or the other contestants have withdrawn from the contest. The term can apply in forfeit (sport)">forfeited or the other contestants have withdrawn from the contest. The term can apply in sport">forfeit (sport)">forfeited or the other contestants have withdrawn from the contest. The term can apply in sport, elections or other contexts where a victory can be achieved by default. The narrow and extended meanings of "walkover" as a single word are both found from 1829. Other sports-specific variations of the term exist, especially where walking is not involved: competitive rowing, for example, uses the term ''row over''. Sports The word originates from ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokyo. He was the sport's 44th ''yokozuna''. He won ten top division ''yūshō'' or tournament championships and was a rival of fellow ''yokozuna'' Wakanohana I. He became the head coach of Kasugano stable in 1959 and was head of the Japan Sumo Association from 1974 until 1988. Early career Born , he later changed his name to . One of few ''yokozuna'' to hail from the city rather than the country, he was born in what is now Koiwa, Edogawa. He was a fine all round athlete in elementary school, and although he had no family connections to sumo, he was introduced by a shop owner to Kasugano Oyakata, the former ''yokozuna'' Tochigiyama. He made his professional debut in January 1939. He was of such small size that he had to drink copious amounts of water to meet the weight requirement at his physical exam. However, his stablemaster, to whom Tochinishiki served as an attendant or ''tsukebito'' and was a great influence on him in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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Takamisakari Seiken (born May 12, 1976 as Seiken Katō) is a former sumo wrestler from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. A former amateur champion, he turned professional in 1999 and established himself in the top division in 2002 after a brief appearance in 2000. He received five special prizes for his achievements in tournaments and earned two gold stars for defeating ''yokozuna''. The highest rank he reached was '' komusubi'', which he held on two occasions. He was one of the most popular wrestlers in sumo in his time, largely due to his eccentric warm-ups before his matches. He retired in January 2013 to become a coach at Azumazeki stable, having taken the '' toshiyori-kabu'' Furiwake-'' oyakata''. In January 2020 he became head coach of Azumazeki stable, following the death of the former Ushiomaru. Career Born in Itayanagi, Kitatsugaru District, Katō was an amateur sumo champion at Nihon University, winning the College Yokozuna title in his final year. He began his professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ura Kazuki
is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Neyagawa, Osaka. After winning a gold medal in sumo at the 2013 World Combat Games, he made his professional debut in 2015, wrestling with the Kise stable and he won the '' jonokuchi'' division championship in his first tournament. He reached the top ''makuuchi'' division in March 2017, but a pair of serious injuries led to two extended layoffs, and his rank dropped to the lowest since his debut tournament, and it was three and a half years before he returned to top-level competition. He has two '' kinboshi,'' or gold stars, for defeating a ''yokozuna.'' Ura's highest rank has been '' komusubi'', which he achieved in January 2024. His unpredictable style has made him a favourite with tournament crowds. Amateur career While attending the School of Education, Kwansei Gakuin University, Ura was a member of the sumo club. He competed in sumo at the 2013 World Combat Games at Saint Petersburg, Russia, winning a gold medal in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Kimono
The is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. The kimono is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn Garment collars in hanfu#Youren (right lapel), left side wrapped over right, unless the wearer is deceased. The kimono is traditionally worn with a broad sash, called an , and is commonly worn with accessories such as zōri sandals and socks. Kimonos have a set method of construction and are typically made from a long, narrow bolt of cloth known as a , though Western-style fabric bolts are also sometimes used. There are different types of kimono for men, women, and children, varying based on the occasion, Seasonal Wardrobe Change in Japan, the season, the wearer's age, and – less commonly in the modern day – the wearer's marital status. Despite the kimono's reputation as a formal and difficult-to-wear garment, there are types of kimono suitable for both formal and informal occasions. The way a person wear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Tasuki (sash)
A is a fashion accessory used for holding up the long sleeves of the Japanese kimono. It is a sash made from either cloth or cord that loops over each shoulder and crosses over the wearer's back. The bottom of the kimono sleeves can then be tucked into the loop, holding them back for convenience and functionality. Overview In modern Japanese history, were used by many people as everyday practical accessories, but in ancient Japan they were an exclusive accessory used by the Shinto clergy during ceremonies. Terracotta Haniwa dating to the Kofun period that were excavated in Gunma Prefecture depict Shinto wearing . During the Edo period (1603–1867), were worn by manual laborers for the mobility they would have had if they were not wearing kimono. The allowed the kimono wearer to work without large sleeves getting in the way of the job, and without risking damage to the garment's sleeves. are still used for both practical and aesthetic reasons even for modern wearers o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Ura Tasukizori January 2017
Ura may refer to: Government and politics *United Red Army, a revolutionary group in Japan *Uganda Revenue Authority *United Reform Action, a party in Montenegro *Urban Renewal Authority, in Hong Kong *Urban Redevelopment Authority, in Singapore Places Settlements * Ura, Anatolia, a port in Anatolia during the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age * Ura, Bhutan, a populated place in Bhutan * Ura, Estonia, village in Koonga Parish, Pärnu County, Estonia * Ura, Hungary, a village in the Northern Great Plain, Hungary * Ura, Russia, several rural localities in Russia Rivers * Ura River, Estonia *Ura (Lena), Russia, a Lena tributary *Ura (Yula), Russia, a Yula tributary Languages *Ura language (Papua New Guinea) *Ura language (Vanuatu) *Fungwa language, Nigeria Other uses *Ura (dance), of the Cook Islands *Ura, or uracil, a nucleobase of RNA * Ura (), a Russian battle cry People with the surname ''Ura'' *, Japanese sumo wrestler *, Japanese rower See also *URA (other) Ura may refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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is the name for Japan in French and some other languages. It can also refer to Geography * Japons, a town in Austria. Film * Japón, a 2002 film by Carlos Reygadas. Music * ''Japón'', a song by Calle 13 * ''Japón'', a 1984 song by Mecano See also * Japonisme ''Japonisme'' is a French term that refers to the popularity and influence of Japanese art and design among a number of Western European artists in the nineteenth century following the Bakumatsu, forced reopening of foreign trade with Japan in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Midorifuji Kazunari
is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Yaizu, Shizuoka. Known for being a '' katasukashi'' specialist, he debuted in sumo wrestling in September 2016 and made his ''makuuchi'' debut in January 2021. His highest rank has been ''maegashira'' 1. He wrestles for Isegahama stable. Early life Born in Yaizu, Shizuoka, Kazunari grew up in a single-mother household. He began participating in sumo from elementary school and notably wrestled at the ''Wanpaku'' National Championship. After this initial experience he stopped practising sumo before entering his third year in junior high school at Yaizu Junior High School, where he placed in the national team top 8 at the National Junior High School Sumo Championships. In his second year at Hiryū Senior High School, he defeated future Takakeishō of the Saitama Sakae High School team at the All-Japan High School Sumo Tournament, preventing Saitama Sakae from winning a fourth consecutive title and winning the first medal (third-pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
