shoutenzan 0 Posted May 22, 2010 This may be a potentially controversial topic. I'm not starting it to be controversial, I'm just curious what other people think. Is it merely the number of yusho that makes a Yokozuna great, or are there other factors involved, such as dignity, technique, etc.? I was wondering if Asashoryu should be considered a great Yokozuna. He obviously has a great record. He was incredibly skilled. However, he drew a lot of negative attention to sumo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JariM 29 Posted May 22, 2010 Is it merely the number of yusho that makes a Yokozuna great, or are there other factors involved, such as dignity, technique, etc.? Winning many tournaments helps but there are definitely other factors involved. It's not just how much a Yokozuna wins but also how he wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoutenzan 0 Posted May 22, 2010 Is it merely the number of yusho that makes a Yokozuna great, or are there other factors involved, such as dignity, technique, etc.? Winning many tournaments helps but there are definitely other factors involved. It's not just how much a Yokozuna wins but also how he wins. I loved watching Asashoryu, but I didn't like some of the things he did, such as that extra push he'd give opponents he had already beaten, and the arm pumping. One thing I like about sumo is the respect winning rikishi show to their opponents. I know it doesn't always happen, but it's something I admire about sumo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
