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Sumo Topknot

Episode Synopsis

Sumo wrestlers stand out in a crowd thanks to their massive build, mawashi belt and, of course, their iconic hairstyle known as "mage."

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Yokozuna

Tachiai (Initial Charge)

Techniques

Gyoji

Chanko-nabe

Kokugikan

Dohyo

Rituals in the Sumo Ring

Mawashi

Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony

Rivals: Akebono and Takanohana

Prize Money

Gyoji's Attire

Mono-ii (Judges Objection)

Sumo Topknot

Championship Prizes

Gyoji Shouts

Keshomawashi

Sagari (Sumo Belt Cords)

Bow Twirling Ceremony

Foreign-Born Rikishi

Banzuke (Rankings)

Sumo Stables

Basic Sumo Training

Putting on Mawashi

How to See Grand Sumo

Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out)

Throwing Techniques

Becoming a Sumo Wrestler

Kinjite (Forbidden Moves)

The Floating Roof of Sumo

Rank of Ozeki

Yobidashi

Gold Star Victory

Salt Tossing

Leg Tripping Techniques

Belt Fighting Style

Push and Thrust Style

Ceremonial Hand Gestures

Special Prizes

Dressing Room

Live Sumo Broadcasting

Ring Names

Sumo Training School

Henka (Dodging)

Higi (Self-inflicted loss)

Sumo Drum Beats

Starting a Bout

Ring Entering Ceremony

Ryogoku

Sumo Hair Expert

Ottsuke

Tokudawara

Ceremonial Guards

Nobori

Yukata

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