Takanoyama Shuntarō's Best Finishes - Technique Breakdown

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  • Pavel Bojar is the first man from Czech Republic to join Japan Sumo Wrestling. Takanoyama had trouble gaining weight during his career averaging 80-100 kg which became a problem when climbing the higher ranks of sumo. He usually gets overpowered by a bigger rikishi due to his light frame, but Takanoyama uses his speed and judo skills to outmanuever his opponents.
    Here are some of the best finishes of Takanoyama Shuntaro in the Makuuchi Division, I made a simple breakdown of each technique. Hakkeyoi!!!
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  • @DonDonSumo
    @DonDonSumo  ปีที่แล้ว +512

    Thanks for watching! If you like rooting for the underdogs then check out Enho or Mainoumi fighting Giant Sumo Wrestlers.
    Enho - th-cam.com/video/9Q2rxIUqMC4/w-d-xo.html
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    • @kemaichijou8999
      @kemaichijou8999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Why is this guy allow in sumo, look at his body he is not fat, he is super muscular
      He is not going to fall down or trip, he is muscular not fat
      Wow I can't believe he is allow in sumo
      This is ridiculous
      He exploit the sumo game

    • @user-cp1et3vb8y
      @user-cp1et3vb8y ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Это Хинамару в жизни

    • @WarEnjoyer-gm5yh
      @WarEnjoyer-gm5yh ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@kemaichijou8999 you know nothing abut sumo

    • @Seruphin
      @Seruphin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The music was very cool and fit well, till you used again and again and again and again and again then it seemed like a meme.

    • @ondavital2761
      @ondavital2761 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a shame that this subject participates in sumo competitions, doing techniques that are foreign to sumo culture, it is pathetic

  • @neuroplasticity
    @neuroplasticity ปีที่แล้ว +1652

    The most amazing thing is how he is able to stay planted at the first contact. Those guys are literally double his weight and size. Insane strength and skill. Holy fucking shit.

    • @jwag301
      @jwag301 ปีที่แล้ว +63

      thats why he stays so low and tries to get a faster start. every millisecond faster counts

    • @OmarrMcinnis
      @OmarrMcinnis ปีที่แล้ว +47

      In Sumo the match doesn't start until they touch both fist or ken to ground. He makes them wait and slams his ken to ground when he's at optimum position. I want to see him challenge a Yokozuna (Grand Champion) at the winter basho...

    • @benzp2536
      @benzp2536 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OmarrMcinnis hakuho?

    • @TXHuyIcefrzzy
      @TXHuyIcefrzzy ปีที่แล้ว

      Enho doing it better.

    • @steveo1413
      @steveo1413 ปีที่แล้ว

      They're not strong. They're just fucking fat. Of course he's winning.

  • @JTM1809
    @JTM1809 ปีที่แล้ว +1961

    Being a Czech myself, I’m sad to report, that literally no one knows this remarkable man back home.

    • @hedlik
      @hedlik 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      i do :)

    • @howardsun
      @howardsun 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      he is a losing sumo , never unable to break through to the elite sekitori ranks. he return to Czech Republic 12 years ago already

    • @JTM1809
      @JTM1809 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +266

      @@howardsun What are you on about? He spent 16 tournaments at a sekitori rank, 14 of which were in a row. That’s two and half years as a sekitori.

    • @brotherspeedio5853
      @brotherspeedio5853 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@howardsun yes,you are an alcoholic homeless who said biden is not capable to be a president.
      yes,you know nothing about sumo.especially foreigners in japanese traditional sport.

    • @RamiTestsGames
      @RamiTestsGames 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      lol you r right I had no idea that we have such a great fella here! shame on me

  • @Duder187
    @Duder187 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +78

    I've been into sumo pretty hard lately. I can say without a doubt these are the best techniques I've seen. This dude is the real deal.

    • @jimthecruel
      @jimthecruel 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Have you noticed how wrestlers sell fights in the second half of the tournament yet mate?

  • @mines_emblemierr4895
    @mines_emblemierr4895 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +273

    I love that this man could've chosen any combat sport with weight classes that would've put him on equal footing strength and size-wise with his opponents, but he chose to battle actual giants in an open weight sport instead

    • @_fiend
      @_fiend 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      My thoughts, he could've done ufc and dominated

    • @1degenerate
      @1degenerate 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@_fiend no

    • @user-fg3fv9hl3b
      @user-fg3fv9hl3b 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@1degenerategreat argument.

    • @chrissimon3790
      @chrissimon3790 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      He looks like a great athlete he would've been good in Mma for sure

    • @rickwilliams967
      @rickwilliams967 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In all fairness, if you understand physics, it's not that crazy. Just gotta understand how to knock people over. There's an old phrase, "The bigger they are, the harder they fall. "

  • @kevindavis5966
    @kevindavis5966 ปีที่แล้ว +535

    In this video, I saw several techniques I've never seen or even heard of before, but the most remarkable thing I saw for the first time was a top division sumo wrestler's ribs.

    • @yellow-_-toaster5627
      @yellow-_-toaster5627 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      OMG LOL

    • @WayneNaude670
      @WayneNaude670 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😅

    • @samuelbekong4916
      @samuelbekong4916 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @0001captainawesome
      @0001captainawesome ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm assuming because his arsenal of Judo moves are limited by the rules of sumo, thus many moves are adaptations of more traditional judo hence why some moves look a little strange or altered, and more importanly pretty much 80% improvised on the spot.

    • @the-chillian
      @the-chillian ปีที่แล้ว

      And abs.

  • @joshuaeslaminia7971
    @joshuaeslaminia7971 ปีที่แล้ว +661

    Honestly, the best part about this video, is the reaction of the spectators, they know just how amazing this guy is.

    • @chucklebutt4470
      @chucklebutt4470 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I love watching the spectator faces in all these Sumo vids!

    • @ericmelissabrown5782
      @ericmelissabrown5782 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      It looks like just pure joy on some of their faces. Do fans of other sports smile like that in appreciation of the excellence of their athletes? It doesn't seem like a normal reaction.

    • @grandvizir
      @grandvizir ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@ericmelissabrown5782 sumo is a very niche sport, and the fans are indeed very, very passionate about it. Hell, so passionate that they fight for front row seats where a 600 pound guy can fall on you lol… on a more serious note, they understand the dedication that it is to compete at such level and the physical sacrifice these guys have to make. Even if I had the body I would never put myself to such a diet and lifestyle, it’s beyond any sport I’ve heard of. Wrestling come in second, but sumo is definitely something that Japanese people admire, and even tho cheering is considered impolite, when crazy things happens like a guy half the size of his opponent overpowers him they can’t help but show joy and respect, even if it’s against etiquette, and they are the most respectful people in the world, so they don’t cheer very often but when they do they really mean it :)

    • @Kerhuz
      @Kerhuz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow! That's really interesting.
      Such an awesome culture these guys have.

    • @gats9593
      @gats9593 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Japanese combat sports fans have always been the best. Very respectful and appreciative of the athletes

  • @cking509
    @cking509 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    The crowd love him. It's a real spectacle to see him control significantly bigger guys.

  • @Hvn907
    @Hvn907 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    If you can step on a foot like that in the blink of an eye, you have honed your skill over many hours of practice. This man techniques are a sight to behold.

  • @LeMaoLeDong
    @LeMaoLeDong ปีที่แล้ว +5087

    In conclusion, if you're little guy but loves sumo, get into judo first.

    • @gailpink504
      @gailpink504 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      Judo, fair enough but I'm getting some aikido vibes too!

    • @tyrandolph5465
      @tyrandolph5465 ปีที่แล้ว +109

      Or Greco-Roman or freestyle or folkstyle wrestling. They're all better than judo

    • @fmls8266
      @fmls8266 ปีที่แล้ว +430

      "Little" he's 185cm x 100kg 😂

    • @Anthobvs
      @Anthobvs ปีที่แล้ว +257

      @@fmls8266 For sumo standards, that's little

    • @moiseslira2553
      @moiseslira2553 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/ypkolHI1EB0/w-d-xo.html

  • @Chippydip
    @Chippydip ปีที่แล้ว +3097

    This is so good. The editing - the step by step breakdowns. Dude I don’t even like sumo this is amazing. Definitely subbing

    • @BaronvonMoorland
      @BaronvonMoorland ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same!

    • @BONESTORM2501
      @BONESTORM2501 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Seriously, great video

    • @PascalBennett
      @PascalBennett ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed!

    • @Opaali
      @Opaali ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same ❤

    • @Mr_Nobody913
      @Mr_Nobody913 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same. Hell, I thought it was like a joke show or something at first. I was like “Look at this white dude bout to get rolled.” Then I just kept watching and was blown away. Editing is superb and would be great for editing other physical sports.

  • @JamesBond-ux1it
    @JamesBond-ux1it 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +111

    i am sad to report that almost nobody in czech republic knows about this man.. this is the first time i am hearing about him.. great video.. hes very impressive..

    • @martins2657
      @martins2657 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I know him since 2011, but he started with Sumo much earlier. Sumo is not much popular here in Czech Republic, but He is known. Because he is only Czech sumo professional which is extremely rare.

    • @Terranova339
      @Terranova339 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Blame your national media for not giving him more publicity and airtime, not yourself

    • @Vespyr_
      @Vespyr_ 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's on you. The man was a unique athlete in Japan, very memorable and should have been a Czech icon.

    • @Lionheart1188
      @Lionheart1188 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Vespyr_how is it on him? Fool

  • @mr.marino9247
    @mr.marino9247 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    As an argentinian and japanese culture lover, this man is a hidden gem. And he deserves all the love and respect in the world, he was battling with men twice his size and winning.

  • @andrewcomments5812
    @andrewcomments5812 ปีที่แล้ว +668

    This man made it to top division. That's a huge success for a rikishi of his weight! Sumo needs guys like him to bring more fans to the sport!

    • @jolienewashington342
      @jolienewashington342 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      No, it doesnt.
      Sumo doesnt need more fans. Sumo doesnt need foreigners.

    • @andrewcomments5812
      @andrewcomments5812 ปีที่แล้ว +169

      @@jolienewashington342 I guess Sumo didn't need 6 of the last 7 yokozuna, then.

    • @saschaschmitt592
      @saschaschmitt592 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@jolienewashington342 i dont want you in my country aswell... and yet... you're there... teh fuq!

    • @Elasko
      @Elasko ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jolienewashington342 Holy shit, what a racist lol

    • @RP-dy5mu
      @RP-dy5mu ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@jolienewashington342 Cause they get crushed? Lol.

  • @nezperce2767
    @nezperce2767 ปีที่แล้ว +1389

    A Czech judo athlete that has to be remembered against double sized opponents

    • @jamesragsdale3069
      @jamesragsdale3069 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Yeah, he knows those low leg movements that just ruin them. I love watching him taking the pride from those twice his size.

    • @strataisfunny
      @strataisfunny ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@jamesragsdale3069 he causes depression among many.

    • @Razzletazle
      @Razzletazle ปีที่แล้ว +95

      @@strataisfunny imagine being beat by a gaijin half your size lol

    • @EkoGAMING2
      @EkoGAMING2 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/mYy7puhYXwU/w-d-xo.html 😱💪

    • @-EcchiGuy
      @-EcchiGuy ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oh... i was just thinking "this guy look caucasian".

  • @bryant7542
    @bryant7542 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Judo is a great counter, because it uses their size against them and redirects that momentum. Genius strategy really.

    • @nakedfreak1
      @nakedfreak1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      But this isn't judo. Its sumo.

  • @accuser_of_the_brethren7816
    @accuser_of_the_brethren7816 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    Great technique breakdown man. It was great seeing the crowd reactions when he'd pull off the close calls with flawless leverage managment and weight distribution. You could tell they had a profound respect for not only the sport but for a foreign competitor demonstrating his passion and talent for the national pastime.

  • @the-chillian
    @the-chillian ปีที่แล้ว +1506

    Takanoyama was stuck at the top of Makushita (the 3rd-highest division, just below the salaried ranks) for years, never quite seeming able to break into Juryo (the 2nd-highest division and the lowest salaried tier.) His technique was always superb, but his weight was a distinct disadvantage. If he had managed to pack on another 20 kg somehow, he'd probably still be in sumo today.
    As it was, he only broke into Juryo because of a massive bout-fixing scandal. It was long suspected this kind of thing was going on, but it wasn't where anyone was looking: not in Makuuchi (the top division), but in Juryo. It makes sense if you understand sumo culture. In Juryo and above you have privileges, at least one tsukebito (servant), an income, the right to marry and to live away from the heya (stable). But not in Makushita and below. So it should have been expected that some wrestlers were desperate to avoid relegation from Juryo to Makushita and would work to make sure it happened as little as possible.
    When the Sumo Association found out what was going on, they demanded the resignations of every wrestler suspected of being involved. This basically hollowed out Juryo, and rocketed Takanoyama right up to the middle of the division. That doesn't mean it was somehow unfair or a walk. It was likely the bout fixing that had been keeping him out of Juryo for so long. And he was successful enough in Juryo that in his very first tournament he earned promotion to Makuuchi. (You'll see his rank given as Maegashira. This is basically the rank-and-file of Makuuchi, below the Sanyaku ranks of Komusubi, Sekiwake, and Ozeki, with the Yokozuna at the very top.)
    Unfortunately, it was here that he hit his wall. Like I said, his weight was a significant handicap. Its bad enough in the lower divisions, but in the salaried ranks anyone weighing under 100kg is going to have a very serious problem. He peaked at around 101kg but couldn't maintain it. He ended up as an "elevator rikishi", bouncing back and forth between Makuuchi and Juryo for a couple of years before falling back down to Makushita and retiring only about 3 years after reaching Juryo for the first time.

    • @Tate_THG
      @Tate_THG ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Okay hat does he do now? Still in Japan?

    • @CaptainStahlnippel
      @CaptainStahlnippel ปีที่แล้ว +170

      All i wanted tonknow and more, summarised in one comment thanks , dude

    • @JAKOB1977
      @JAKOB1977 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      thx for a solid resume of Takanoyama..

    • @junichiroyamashita
      @junichiroyamashita ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I would be interested to know if he intends to remain in martial arts,a sumo background on that level is bound to give you a lot of experience as a grappler and fighter,and he do seems quite young too.

    • @janusjones6519
      @janusjones6519 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      the match fixing you describe was systemic and had been happening for decades if not longer. Everyone was in on it including the sumo association, and they only did something about it when it was finally exposed and proven.

  • @noahpendergrass9744
    @noahpendergrass9744 ปีที่แล้ว +806

    His sense of balance and weight is mindboggling

    • @Anthobvs
      @Anthobvs ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Which is very impressive is that he was able to keep balance, all while manhandling another dude that was sometimes twice his weight !

    • @wessley4606
      @wessley4606 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Mind bottling

    • @MetalizedButt
      @MetalizedButt ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wessley4606 Nah, it’s mind-boggling. Lmao. He’s right, you’re wrong.

    • @wessley4606
      @wessley4606 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@MetalizedButt nope, its mind bottling. Its when your thoughts get all mixed up in your head like theyre trapped in a bottle.

    • @Corbones
      @Corbones ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@wessley4606 there’s more to life than being really really really ridiculously good looking

  • @miguelsuarez4471
    @miguelsuarez4471 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    柔道のテクニックを備えた本当に強力なマウス👏👏👍

  • @xjjamess
    @xjjamess 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    looks like an incredibly strong guy with great judo technique. Props to him.

  • @ekki6820
    @ekki6820 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    This guy is simply amazing. The technicality, the reliance on their size and their momentum to be used against them. A very clinical, almost surgical approach to what is usually a power-show. This is why I love sumo. When a smaller man like this can outclass the bigger guys with nothing but finesse, a sharp mind, and dedication, you know the sport is WORTH the watch!

    • @user-yj7bp6bz4z
      @user-yj7bp6bz4z ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ни че се маленький 98 кг убьёт с одного удара

    • @schmui
      @schmui 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Funnily enough, I came to the exact opposite conclusion. 😂

  • @siegfriedo
    @siegfriedo ปีที่แล้ว +373

    My fellow countryman. 👍💪🇨🇿
    Sad to see that he is generally not known in Czechia and hardly recognized for a huge success he had been in sumo.

    • @lanehacker5833
      @lanehacker5833 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Amen !

    • @chrisc3731
      @chrisc3731 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Because all he does is use constant judo techniques against sumo's, he deserves zero respect.

    • @m0ff607
      @m0ff607 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@chrisc3731 i imagine that judo is not only for judo competition. he most definitely is sumo wrestling, but can’t all forms of wrestling benefit from some judo? didn’t bruce lee say be like water?

    • @khanimran7465
      @khanimran7465 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@chrisc3731 still take a lot of power to take on a sumowrestler

    • @dindjarin5620
      @dindjarin5620 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      @@chrisc3731 If they didn’t want him to use judo they would change the rules. Your just jealous of skill.

  • @rkjessop
    @rkjessop ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I watch this video over and over. I really like the breakdown in technique. The selection of finishes is inspiring. As a loser of a match, I would hold a great deal of respect and admiration for Takanoyama a as courageous and cunning opponent.

  • @pabrennan6877
    @pabrennan6877 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Amazing skill

  • @hemmydall
    @hemmydall ปีที่แล้ว +481

    Easy to forget how long Tamawashi has been in the game sometimes considering he's still in the 1st division 10 years after his highlight here, and Kaisei just retired.

    • @dannyhipolito817
      @dannyhipolito817 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tamawashi will probably end up as the Bernard Hopkins of sumo if he keeps it up

    • @shaunpearce6846
      @shaunpearce6846 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dude I feel bad for the losers. They get up, covered in dirt, and walk away with this really sad look on their chubby faces lol. It’s like watching a fat kid get bullied lol.

    • @moiseslira2553
      @moiseslira2553 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/ypkolHI1EB0/w-d-xo.html assistam

    • @agustinbre364
      @agustinbre364 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@dannyhipolito817 why

    • @chrisc3731
      @chrisc3731 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@dannyhipolito817 Lol 😂 I got that reference .

  • @mikelroa8719
    @mikelroa8719 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    I can understand that he can win with technique, but the fact that he remains still when they collide its amazing.

    • @MarcioSilva-mb9ot
      @MarcioSilva-mb9ot 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Ele não fica parado ....ele usa a força do oponente

    • @Ba1th1azar
      @Ba1th1azar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      he was obviously enormously strong, but the boys in the higher divisions are BIG boys

    • @dailydoseofexistence7159
      @dailydoseofexistence7159 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      It's because he's actually more muscular and less fat, He obviously can match their strength

    • @adamlyons5446
      @adamlyons5446 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      I imagine the bigger guys don't try to hit him fast in the beginning because it would risk a counter using their momentum.

    • @Siberius-
      @Siberius- 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      @@dailydoseofexistence7159 - Nah these big boys are pure muscle under all that fat. They're muscular and strong as shit. Plus when you have a lot of fat, that makes your muscle a lot stronger (not going to get into why, because it's a bit confusing for me).
      Not saying he isn't as strong as many of his competitors in various ways, I don't know.

  • @user-vj2hi5sh7i
    @user-vj2hi5sh7i 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All these competitors are very good and have won and lost many battles. I respect all of them.

  • @matiaspe2327
    @matiaspe2327 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    WOW increíble el balance, la fuerza y la técnica para utilizar la fuerza del oponente a su favor, semejantes bestias. Un animal!

  • @teajelmore
    @teajelmore ปีที่แล้ว +112

    The crowd's reactions are the real gold.

    • @Terranova339
      @Terranova339 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, very sportsmanship like, rooting or being happy for the winner, even if he's not of their nationality. Total opposite of chinese crowds, who are bitter and sore losers, who never root or cheer for anyone but their national players. Pretty pathetic if you ask me

    • @9f238
      @9f238 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If the situation were reversed, racially biased white people would never praise Asians. Japan is admirable.

  • @dtmfool789
    @dtmfool789 ปีที่แล้ว +216

    A fan of bjj and wrestling but never got into sumo. This breakdown has be questioning why. Excellent video. Homeboy is a technical wizard.

    • @scotthull2141
      @scotthull2141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Reikshi are living Samurai

    • @Brascofarian
      @Brascofarian ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@scotthull2141 no they aren't, they're working for their living. It's rikishi btw, "riki" means power or strength.

    • @VictorLugosi
      @VictorLugosi ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re a nerd hush

    • @joe4me
      @joe4me ปีที่แล้ว

      Because of the thong, maybe. Well, it could be a reason depending of what you're seeking in life lol

    • @chucklebutt4470
      @chucklebutt4470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here, occasionally I'll spend an hour or three just watching all the Sumo stuff I can find and loving it but it's not always on my radar.

  • @LDacic
    @LDacic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Wow, I really appreciate the play-by-play!! It brings so much to the game. I'd have missed almost all of the details that went into his victories.

  • @kaiki8318
    @kaiki8318 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    9:26 making sure his opponent didn't roll into the crowd was an excellent gesture.

  • @kaicmma
    @kaicmma ปีที่แล้ว +145

    He always has a plan before he starts and a vision of the next 5 seconds. He definitely knows the other wrestlers personalities and skills. its never improv unless hes countering but thats expected 100%. When he does lose its because he gets stuffed on his offense. Always switching his opening so you cant study. As a judo practitioner, this guy is certainly a master at application

  • @oliverclothesoff5397
    @oliverclothesoff5397 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    I'm pretty sure a video of takanoyama was what got me into sumo. Then I found sumopedia, Jason's channel, Chris sumo, natto sumo, don don, sumo stew. Ect. I love sumo.

    • @maksymavramenko7595
      @maksymavramenko7595 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      we watch the same channels bro 😀a good choice

    • @cyrilsimcik8312
      @cyrilsimcik8312 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤩

    • @FoolishPoppycock
      @FoolishPoppycock ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly the same. I always thought it was incredible how he takes on giants so much bigger than him

    • @noahpendergrass9744
      @noahpendergrass9744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eeexactly my story

    • @oliverclothesoff5397
      @oliverclothesoff5397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After I watched that first video of takanoyama I had a lot of questions.

  • @billedefoudre
    @billedefoudre 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The montage is so freaking badass.
    Really immerges me into this beast of a man and martial art!

  • @stankovic1009
    @stankovic1009 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Damn what a beast, he is half the size of the other sumo's but he's strong and very fast so can counter attack really well

  • @Trollioli
    @Trollioli ปีที่แล้ว +155

    If there's one thing the Japanese love, it's an underdog.

    • @agustinbre364
      @agustinbre364 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why

    • @djhenyo
      @djhenyo ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@agustinbre364 They were a comparatively weak underdog to China for several centuries and were on the underdog side in the second great war.

    • @feveredmushroomHD
      @feveredmushroomHD ปีที่แล้ว +37

      look at the smiles from the older audience.
      they lovin it

    • @Trollioli
      @Trollioli ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@agustinbre364 They love the idea that hard work is more important than talent. Just look at all the anime out there where the nerd or loser becomes the most powerful hero by hard work alone (Naruto for example)

    • @YorhaKitty
      @YorhaKitty ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@agustinbre364 Because watching a little guy beat up a big dude is always impressive and shows he was trained well

  • @jackyjack121
    @jackyjack121 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    You know what Im starting to realize, is I need to watch wrestlers legs more often when Im watching sumo, placement and usage of them really make a bigger difference that I usually think

    • @tyrfree5733
      @tyrfree5733 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's not a single martial art that does not benefit from having a great and strong leg base.
      And when you go to the gym? Never skip leg day buddy :-) because there's a whole lot of big guys out here who are big up top and small on the bottom and it causes a great imbalance when it's time to rock.

  • @Ty-bz7zx
    @Ty-bz7zx 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love the format. No incessant chatter with good highlights! ty!

  • @Sophia1a1
    @Sophia1a1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing!

  • @swingAE86
    @swingAE86 ปีที่แล้ว +784

    You have to remember that this guy was still like 6'2" 210 lbs which in the rest of the world is still huge

    • @Philipp_-cp2xw
      @Philipp_-cp2xw ปีที่แล้ว +59

      185 cm is 6'1 ft

    • @Tagerrun
      @Tagerrun ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He’s insanely slick for how big he is. If he could have increased the upper body strength I think he could have made it even further.

    • @timmypunt3565
      @timmypunt3565 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @Nicky Bobby I'm 1.78m / 6.1", just a little above average here. And 220Lbs / 100Kg isn't even that insane for that height if you're a bit muscled up and still carry some fat on top of that.

    • @ryutyga9946
      @ryutyga9946 ปีที่แล้ว +103

      @@timmypunt3565 1.78 cm ain't no 6'1 lol

    • @hasundarwiche5589
      @hasundarwiche5589 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      @@ryutyga9946 riiiight wtf 178 is 5 10

  • @thatsaltylife9855
    @thatsaltylife9855 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    This guys leg tricks were almost like magic.. he’d just tap you here,sweep you there and even reach out with his legs..?!? Wtf
    In my humble opinion and my ignorance to the sport,I still say that’s pure greatness. Bravo sir 👏🏼

    • @skitzcunt4213
      @skitzcunt4213 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yeh that part where he reached down for a knee tap with the throw was nice

    • @thatherton
      @thatherton ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He’s doing judo which is all about using leverage and opponents momentum against them

    • @kevynhansyn2902
      @kevynhansyn2902 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just a little pressure on the knees while assuming to maintain balance can make you lose balance completely.
      Perhaps he has extensive knowledge of joint and pressure points with in the body that helps overcome massive sizes.

    • @thatsaltylife9855
      @thatsaltylife9855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kevynhansyn2902 it’s a beautiful art form no doubt.

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thatherton Judo is not all about using opponents momentum

  • @zombievikinggaming4258
    @zombievikinggaming4258 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great to see the little guys using their technique to overcome such major disadvantages

  • @POULPY47
    @POULPY47 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing man , amazing technique !

  • @Retcon__
    @Retcon__ ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Great editing. What a legend this guy is. The crowd reactions are hilarious.

    • @thurgood107
      @thurgood107 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red tie guy for the leg kick was hilarious 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Timbales1979
    @Timbales1979 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Pavel Bojar was an absolute badass.

    • @friendoengus
      @friendoengus ปีที่แล้ว +4

      absolute is right
      (at least) one bout, they got to trading slaps, for a long time
      half the size, pavel stood there and took it, and gave it right back
      blood all over before they finished
      cannot even remember who won

  • @TH-mn1qn
    @TH-mn1qn 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best moment ✊🇨🇿🏅
    Děkujeme Pavle 👏

  • @Nakedmole
    @Nakedmole 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for explaining the details of what is happening in those fights! Very interesting!

  • @asamanatananana
    @asamanatananana ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love the music. Much respect to the smaller guy holding it down against some big boys.

  • @grendelum
    @grendelum ปีที่แล้ว +13

    5:49 two older cats with bigass laughing smiles on their faces are legends

  • @frankcotten
    @frankcotten 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can see getting really into this sport, it's exciting.

  • @j-sin3344
    @j-sin3344 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent, appreciate the info and attention to detail on the actual moves, hell I didnt even see half of them until you slowed it down.
    Great Work!!

  • @gregscott4479
    @gregscott4479 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I remember watching this guy growing up... Crazy how I'm 37 now and this pops up on my recommended. This guy is an absolute legend, specially getting respect from the locals.

    • @kyleop1
      @kyleop1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's 39 now, something doesn't add up unless you were watching him as a baby, when you were a baby?

    • @xKillYourTVx
      @xKillYourTVx ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kyleop1 Your comment makes no sense at all

    • @kyleop1
      @kyleop1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xKillYourTVx Mate, wise up. He said he watched him growing up and he's 37 now. Takanoyama is 39 now, gow some fking brain cells Jesus Christ!?!

    • @okisoba
      @okisoba ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@xKillYourTVx Kyle makes a little bit of sense. Greg Scott is only 2 years younger than Bojar. Bojar made his sumo debut in 2001, when he was 18. That means Greg Scott was 15.

  • @NFiniteCombos
    @NFiniteCombos ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Takanoyamas walk after that throw. Face says everything. Dude is a legend flipping people over twice his weight

  • @wolfeloma
    @wolfeloma 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I believe many sumo slammers respected this man for what he was capable of.

  • @otmorKyx86
    @otmorKyx86 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Давным-давно, ещё когда был маленьким завораживало сумо. И уже тогда этот боец очень выделялся. Спасибо за видео. Привет из России.
    Long-long time ago when I was young been fascinated by sumo. Although at this time this fighter exceled. Thank you for this video. Hello from Russia!

  • @psedach
    @psedach ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Seeing this guy fight this is even better than MMA. His moves are so specific to his sport and so well combined and orchestrated.

    • @plaguedoctor5657
      @plaguedoctor5657 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And no unnecessary brutality like in MMA. These guys have actual respect for their opponents. Hardly ever any fouls and they stop the second one touches the ground. Night and day

  • @SenorMoody
    @SenorMoody 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Not sure why TH-cam recommended this to me... but thank you! Thank you very much!

  • @mmmoroi
    @mmmoroi 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    The overwhelming cheers of the audience at 1:02 is a classical Japanese reaction based on "Hogan-biiki (判官贔屓 meaning patronage in favour of less privileged/advantageous)", a traditional cultural trait of the nation. Takanoyama had distinct disadvantage in weight, which he managed to overcome by struggling through without giving up to the last making every effort using all techniques he could muster. This level of indomitability is something most Sumo fans were/are keen to see in the Kokugikan (Sumo Auditorium).

  • @BIGPAPADILF
    @BIGPAPADILF ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Love the respect he had for his last opponent in the video. He saw that where he dropped the guy was close to the ledge so he held on for an extra sec to make sure he didn't dishonor himself with a fall. Cool cat.

    • @trollero3
      @trollero3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      In one of the previous fights, although he wins, the openente helps him not to fall 6:08 . But they do it in a subtle way, without grabbing the other. Nor is the gesture explicitly appreciated. But there it is and shows the discipline and intention of these fighters. In the scene you say, look at the viewers just to the right in the front row.

    • @JerryGiesler09
      @JerryGiesler09 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Talk about good sportsmanship on that part! ;)

    • @khaelamensha3624
      @khaelamensha3624 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment, I did not saw it until I read your comment.

  • @yojimbosecurityninja
    @yojimbosecurityninja ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Tkanoyama is an inspiration! One of my favorite, thanks for making this.

  • @stanislavkindiakov6334
    @stanislavkindiakov6334 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. The video with highlights of applied technics is stunning!

  • @ggcosta6585
    @ggcosta6585 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gostei muito do Sumô ! Amapá- Brasil.

  • @wraithstrongopark
    @wraithstrongopark ปีที่แล้ว +20

    yo! your dedication to make these videos is appreciated!

  • @Goenie2005
    @Goenie2005 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Dude, this is putting back the interest in sumo! Your clips are informative, interesting and with the exact right balance of explanation and even easy on the ears sound! Well done. Please keep going.

  • @veitastic6866
    @veitastic6866 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What cool video, man. I really liked the analysis part with the cool music in the background. What a remarkable human being!

  • @RealGateGuardian
    @RealGateGuardian ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I see TH-cam recommend are getting good again as this is the quality I want

  • @DullPoints
    @DullPoints ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This was a beautiful introduction to your channel. I didn't realize sumo was so fast! Showing and naming each technique in quick succession drives home how dense each round is.

  • @Sk8erphunklol
    @Sk8erphunklol ปีที่แล้ว +68

    the shear power behind the technique is still insane though. perfect technique is still hard to apply at a 100 kg disadvantage... just fucking wow.....(edit) also fantastic editing man! i know nothing about this sport and i appreciate it so much more with the technical knowledge

    • @vinceharrin4490
      @vinceharrin4490 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I read your reply and thought the same thing 👍

  • @Freedomlover420
    @Freedomlover420 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    At 8:50 the pure joy on that guys face lol. Makes me happy to see :)

  • @--pussypatroll--
    @--pussypatroll-- ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The explanations of each move is so helpful.
    Awesome editing job.
    Thanks.

  • @miroslavsamaj3628
    @miroslavsamaj3628 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    No klobúk dole,Pavle,som veľmi milo prekvapený,čo si dokázal,sme na Teba hrdí Slovane...😉

  • @DrMicahLuv
    @DrMicahLuv 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much for the breakdown. This is such a fast sport. Keep up the good work and my best to you and yours.

  • @mountainwarrior108
    @mountainwarrior108 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was really well put together thanks, Sumo is very interesting & I didn’t know it was so technical 🤜🤛

  • @RyanAustinDean
    @RyanAustinDean ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Never seem a sumo match, ever.
    But this video is amazing. The step-by-step tactical breakdown… yes, yes, yes.

  • @Aadhi007
    @Aadhi007 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Enjoyed the video!!
    Most techniques used.. great breakdown 🙏

  • @AtomicBl453
    @AtomicBl453 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what an absolute legend. great edit too

  • @leventdunord5204
    @leventdunord5204 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not only judo ( just this is awesome here ) , but he's so clever and have very fast action/reaction... Thanks for the video and the step by step 👍

  • @napalminthemorning8309
    @napalminthemorning8309 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Simply, he’s direct, quick, has a good center of balance and gravity, and uses the passive aggressive style of Judo to its fullest effect against Sumo, which it is essentially designed to take out. He’s very fun to watch.

  • @TheTony3749videos
    @TheTony3749videos ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've been meaning to get into sumo lately, your channel has perfect breakdowns for a beginner to understand the bouts considering how swift they are. Nice job!

  • @josephlawson5954
    @josephlawson5954 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for breaking this down step by step!! I don't know anything about sumo and this helped a lot!

  • @jimtakahashi4638
    @jimtakahashi4638 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    With such a wide variety of waza (all very theoretical as shown on this vid), Takanoyama would make an excellent coach especially for light and fast rikishi like himself.
    He looks very stoic, with his chiseled statue-like features.

  • @prieten49
    @prieten49 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Really amazing bouts against massive opponents using some fantastic technique. But the win-loss records tell the story of his difficulties in the top makuuchi division. I saw many times when Takanoyama was easily pushed out of the ring. I just looked at his Wikipedia entry and was floored by how much experience he racked up in the lower non-salaried divisions before breaking into the salaried Juryo division. He participated in 57 tournaments before making it to Juryo. He did so great in his first Juryo tournament (10-5) that he was immediately promoted to the top Makuuchi division. Hats off to him for a long and respectable career despite his small size.

  • @simononeill5300
    @simononeill5300 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    First time I've ever watched sumo wrestling. And it's alot more technical and has many forms of combat sport techniques to use to throw your opponent to the floor or out the ring. Yeah enjoyed that. Good vid man.

  • @retest6658
    @retest6658 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    the man literally uses Judo in Sumo. The best example of Judo application in Sumo 4:50. Great Job!

  • @justingilbone6386
    @justingilbone6386 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    So few people understand the amount of intricacy that happens in every sumo match. Each fight is a game of chess.

    • @bartgugelot5788
      @bartgugelot5788 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      5 second chess game…

    • @jcurls2077
      @jcurls2077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right. I guarantee you an NFL defensive lineman would put those guys on their back.

    • @tfries72
      @tfries72 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jcurls2077 yeah D or O lineman would for sure. Or heavyweight NCAA or Olympic wrestlers would for sure

    • @justingilbone6386
      @justingilbone6386 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jcurls2077 Thanks for making my day lol

    • @chrisc3731
      @chrisc3731 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jcurls2077 None of these are elite sumos though, these are bottom of the barrel.

  • @am.8576
    @am.8576 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The way you explain all of his moves is very interesting for novices like me.
    I would never noticed alone.
    He is a very good fighter.
    Great video !! 👍

  • @ClasesfrancesChihuahua
    @ClasesfrancesChihuahua 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Je suis là car je viens de voir la série Sanctuary!!! ^^

  • @RarelyReplies
    @RarelyReplies ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As an American that’s watched Sumo before and enjoyed it, I never quite understood what I was seeing. This was fantastic. I enjoyed every second of it. Thank you!

  • @BaronvonMoorland
    @BaronvonMoorland ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fascinating stuff.
    I must say, I love looking at the audience’s expressions. Japanese culture is beautiful.

  • @user-jq1gm7tn5i
    @user-jq1gm7tn5i ปีที่แล้ว +8

    極めて太りにくい体質だったのに、この体格でこの強さは驚異的だと思う
    人気があって華があって良い力士だったな

  • @brunomaelstrom8823
    @brunomaelstrom8823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well done, thanks ! Some techniques I had ne et seen anywhere else, shown in slow motion and explained ! 🤩

  • @Rankbaajin
    @Rankbaajin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so surprisingly good. Excellent editing and so cool to watch, instant sub. 👍

  • @austinelkins735
    @austinelkins735 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent video, never watched Sumo before but this opened my eyes to the technical aspect of the sport and I'm definitely a fan.

  • @nickpower3185
    @nickpower3185 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    All his opponents look very shook and look in disbelief as they lose.👊

    • @skitzcunt4213
      @skitzcunt4213 ปีที่แล้ว

      despondent

    • @jborrego2406
      @jborrego2406 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea not there sport anymore soon but skinny white guys taking over

  • @halflucan
    @halflucan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved the crowds reaction!

  • @runswithbears3517
    @runswithbears3517 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Unironically some of the best combat sports footage ever. He took out guys twice his weight.

  • @mikehiers2671
    @mikehiers2671 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never watched too much Sumo wrestling but I'm glad I took the time. Brute strength and technique. This guy is phenomenal.

  • @thiccboisse9448
    @thiccboisse9448 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I’m so glad you made a video on this guy, more people need to know what a badass he is.