Kintamayama 44,385 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Believe it or not, they're at it. Asanoyama faced Kakuryuu for 6 bouts, losing them all when he came to Tokitsukaze beya for degeiko. "I've still got a lot of bad habits. I'll be addressing those," he said. All in all, he faced Chiyotairyuu and others as well, going 3-9, which is no good for someone who is being hyped for an Ozeki promotion after next basho. He was quite helpless against Kakuryuu, not being able to generate anything from the tachiai. "I need to feel I'm going out attacking. I have to feel that I will not be pushed, otherwise I won't get anywhere.." he added. He was also seen taking advice again from Terunofuji regarding the tachiai and other stuff. " I am grateful to him for teaching me stuff I didn't know. I don't think i can implement them immediately but I will do my best," he summed. Edited February 27, 2020 by Kintamayama 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) Kakuryuu himself had 17 bouts and won them all. He faced Asanoyama and Shoudai and others. It appears his left leg's situation is better. "I'll take it slowly," he said. Regarding the possibility of Osaka being canceled: "I'm training as if it's on," he said. Edited February 27, 2020 by Kintamayama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dapeng 232 Posted February 27, 2020 It seems Hakuho is terrified by the virus: "They are invisible to eyes". He is right. You need electron microscope to see them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,161 Posted February 27, 2020 22 minutes ago, Dapeng said: It seems Hakuho is terrified by the virus: "They are invisible to eyes". He is right. You need electron microscope to see them. There have been quite a few germophobic famous people so adding Hakuho to the list wouldn't surprise me. Maybe he can attend Osaka in a full protection suit :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) 41 minutes ago, Dapeng said: It seems Hakuho is terrified by the virus: "They are invisible to eyes". He is right. You need electron microscope to see them. Hakuho likes his opponents 185cm and 150kg+. Edited February 27, 2020 by Eikokurai 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted February 28, 2020 The Nishonoseki Ichimon rengo keiko was held today, amidst the rubble of what once was Osaka before the thing happened. Takayasu (30 years old today) was called out by Ozeki Takakeishou for some SBG. 10 bouts, was 7-3 and looking fit. He matched him limb for limb at the tachiai. "The content was good. I feel my own sumo has returned. I fell down the ranks because I became weak. The past is in the past (Nietzsche?) . I'm thinking what to do for the present so that I may regain my lofty rank. Birthday? Time flies. It's not like I'll still be doing this in 10-20 years time. I just want to compete," he said. Last basho he bombed badly with a 6-9. "I trained before last basho seriously but the power was not there. There was the influence of my injury, but the problem was largely mental - I just didn't have the confidence to say 'I will not lose under any circumstances', he summed. 2 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted February 28, 2020 Takakeishou was 3-7 against Takayasu, as reported earlier. He wasn't seen attacking much from below as he usually does. "At times my body didn't do what I told it to. The angle and height were off today and I need to adjust that. My body is in pretty good shape. Prettttty, prettty good shape," he said. BTW, as a safety measure, the training session was closed to the public. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted February 28, 2020 Kakuryuu is 50-0 these last three days in training. Today he trained at home against visiting Shoudai and Daieishou, going 4-0 and 12-0 respectively. He was 34-0 against Asanoyama and others the preceding two days. "I let up a bit today.." he said, letting his opponents take the initiative. "I was responding well. I know I can't do my own sumo for all 15 days, so.." he explained. As the head of the players' union and regarding the fate of Haru Basho: "We can't allow even one case.. The best would be to get through this safely. We as rikishi have to be prepared for any decision." 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taikoubana 143 Posted February 29, 2020 Wow! Asanoyama is either suddenly in really bad shape or Kakuryu is suddenly in really good shape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted February 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, Taikoubana said: Wow! Asanoyama is either suddenly in really bad shape or Kakuryu is suddenly in really good shape. Keiko results mean precisely bugger-all. ;) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taikoubana 143 Posted February 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Pandaazuma said: Keiko results mean precisely bugger-all. ;) Still rare to see a 50-0 though, but you are right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted February 29, 2020 I have also never lost in keiko. I expect I will probably remain undefeated forever. Sadly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted February 29, 2020 15 hours ago, Pandaazuma said: Keiko results mean precisely bugger-all. ;) Especially when Kakuryuu is involved. It usually means a day 3 kyujo. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryafuji 807 Posted February 29, 2020 On 28/02/2020 at 04:08, Kintamayama said: The past is in the past (Nietzsche?) No, Frozen. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katsunorifuji 65 Posted March 1, 2020 Is there ever any correlation between training bout results and basho results? I think others are mentioning this above, but on one hand Kakuryu at 50-0 sounds unstoppable, and Asanoyama looks weak. But do we ever see this momentum carry over or is it just that most people sandbag in training? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted March 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Katsunorifuji said: Is there ever any correlation between training bout results and basho results? I think others are mentioning this above, but on one hand Kakuryu at 50-0 sounds unstoppable, and Asanoyama looks weak. But do we ever see this momentum carry over or is it just that most people sandbag in training? Keiko is more about preparation, tuning that sumo sense, getting the tachiai right, and various other things. You do see them sometimes trying not to lose, but the result of a training bout is of no serious concern to a rikishi. Mitakeumi is a prime example (when he is fit). He is a genius at finding ways to win in honbasho but always looks abysmal in training. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted March 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Pandaazuma said: Keiko is more about preparation, tuning that sumo sense, getting the tachiai right, and various other things. You do see them sometimes trying not to lose, but the result of a training bout is of no serious concern to a rikishi. Mitakeumi is a prime example (when he is fit). He is a genius at finding ways to win in honbasho but always looks abysmal in training. Then there is recently retired Goeido, who was the complete opposite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stelios 30 Posted March 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Katsunorifuji said: Is there ever any correlation between training bout results and basho results? I think others are mentioning this above, but on one hand Kakuryu at 50-0 sounds unstoppable, and Asanoyama looks weak. But do we ever see this momentum carry over or is it just that most people sandbag in training? And let's not forget Kisenosato that still crushes poor Takayasu in keiko. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakaebala 151 Posted March 3, 2020 On 28/02/2020 at 10:08, Kintamayama said: The Nishonoseki Ichimon rengo keiko was held today Hey, do you know something about Masutoo from Chiganoura? Did he participate? We're hungry for more information about him from Hungary... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted March 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Wakaebala said: Hey, do you know something about Masutoo from Chiganoura? Did he participate? We're hungry for more information about him from Hungary... :) No, sorry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted March 4, 2020 Hakuhou went for degeiko to Tokitsukaze beya and faced sekitori people for the first time since his injury. He faced Terutsuyoshi (2-0), Shoudai(14-0) and Ichinojou (3-1)- 19-1 in total. His only loss to Ichinojou came when they went chest to chest and he was driven out. "Just checking my ring-sense.. The right foot injury is a new one and I have pains in all sorts of places. I guess that's correct regarding everyone. Old injuries that heal have a habit of returning suddenly. Between the training and dealing with the recurring injuries, I'm just facing the obstacles one at a time.." he said. 3 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,385 Posted March 5, 2020 Hakuhou went to Tokitsukaze beya to train with the lads. He called Yutakayama out and had 16 bouts with him. 14-2. Yesterday he faced yotsu guys, today he went for an oshizumo guy. "I have been facing yotsu guys lately, so this was perfect," he explained. Three days to go. "I wasn't sure how the basho was going to be run so I was a bit bewildered, but I did what had to be done. I hope to reach senshuraku safely," he hoped. A lot of kensho supporters have withdrawn, but there still are 1000 kensho banners left for the basho. "It's fantastic. As pros, we are geared towards winning and they know how difficult it is to win.. I am truly grateful," added Hakuhou, probably wiping the sweat from his forehead and smiling. Due to the viral threat, the usual dohyo-matsuri held a day before the basho starts will not include any sanyaku and higher rikishi this time. "I'll prolly stay at the heya and feel as if I'm participating.." he mused 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
