Kintamayama 45,543 Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) Kadoban Ozeki Shoudai trained at home today, hosting visitors Hokutofuji, Nishikigi, and others, going 8-4. Two of the younger rikishi were chattering loudly. "If you want to talk, do it outside, " ordered Shoudai calmly. The rest of the session continued in silence. Edited October 27, 2022 by Kintamayama 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,108 Posted October 26, 2022 Ooooh. Someone finally bringing his A-game and being assertive? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,543 Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) "I don't usually say stuff to the young rikishi and I don't intend to pursue this matter with them any more as I don't like to get involved like that. I just wanted to tell them that if they talk to each other, they should do it where they won't be seen, not near the dohyo," explained Shoudai. There was a feeling that this may cause some demoralization amongst the lower rankers, but after the session Shoudai was seen talking to them as usual, so no worries, says the reporter. So much for "being assertive".. Edited October 27, 2022 by Kintamayama 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,543 Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) Takakeishou has been training at Takekuma beya, ex-Goueidou's heya. "It's great to prepare in a different atmosphere. He is a revered elder. It's not only the training, I've learned a lot of things non- sumo related as well.. " he said. Today, he trained at home. "If possible, I'd like to get another yusho this time to end the year on a high note.." he hoped. Edited October 27, 2022 by Kintamayama 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 243 Posted October 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: "I don't usually say stuff to the young rikishi and I don't intend to pursue this matter with them any more as I don't like to get involved like that. I just wanted to tell them that if they talk to each other, they should do it where they won't be seen, not near the dohyo," explained Shoudai. There was a feeling that this may cause some demoralization amongst the lower rankers, but after the session Shoudai was seen talking to them as usual, so no worries, says the reporter. So much for "being assertive".. bro finally stood up for himself and immediately went back to his old ways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,543 Posted November 8, 2022 (edited) Terunofuji talks of his plans for the next basho. "I just started moving my body recently. The way I am at present, wouldn't it be unreasonable to enter? I still haven't decided but i will be consulting with my Oyakata and will come to a decision," he said. He has only recently lost his crutches and started walking on his own. Health? "All I have been told is that the surgery was successful." He came down to the keikoba, and was seen giving advice to Atamifuji. "I'm doing what I'm able to do," he said, hitting the teppole and working on his upper body. " I'll be doing my best to get back in shape, just like I did when I dropped to Jonidan. As long as I have a mage, I have a responsibility. The YDC said I could take time to heal, so I feel a lot of pressure has been lifted from my shoulders. If that's how it is, I think I have another chance to gambarize, " he summed. Edited November 8, 2022 by Kintamayama 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 1,015 Posted November 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Kintamayama said: "...The YDC said I could take time to heal, so I feel a lot of pressure has been lifted from my shoulders. If that's how it is, I think I have another chance to gambarize, " he summed. I can only imagine how much the YDC explicitly stating they'll give him some leeway to get healthy has helped Terunofuji mentally. Hopefully it's something that continues for riksihi with more complicated injury issues, even if it's only Yokozuna. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,543 Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) Takakeishou trained at the heya's Fukuoka lodgings today. He had 10 bouts against Takanoshou and was 9-1. "I'm in the final stages of preparations. and I'm easing off on the pace now. I just need to not get fatigued and face day 1 in good form. I'm not looking at the number of training bouts- I'm looking at the contents and concentrating on each bout at a time.," he said. Terunofuji is probably out. "I enter every basho with the purpose of getting the yusho. so nothing has changed. I've never thought that it's OK to lose because the Yokozuna is there. All I can do is to go all out." he added. Kyushu has been good to him- his first Juryo yusho and his first Makuuchi yusho were decided there. "I really shouldn't get carried away by those thoughts. It's really useless to think about that.. I like these provincial bashos- there's a sense of a change of the atmosphere and it is very refreshing," he summed. Edited November 9, 2022 by Kintamayama 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,543 Posted November 9, 2022 O bearded one.. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted November 9, 2022 The goateed one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morty 1,505 Posted November 10, 2022 He looks much older with facial hair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,543 Posted November 10, 2022 (edited) Kadoban 5th time Shoudai trained at home today, facing Makushita and under mates and going 10-2. "Everything as usual. I hope to face the coming basho in good form. The kadoban status does not influence my preparations. I am going all out.. " he said. The winter jungyo will be visiting his home town. "I hope to greet the fans with a smile, since I tend to frown when I lose.." he summed. Edited November 10, 2022 by Kintamayama 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egparis18 622 Posted November 12, 2022 Kyushu ring purifying ceremony. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
