FORMER YOKOZUNA WITH A STRONG DETERMINATION TO RAISE FUTURE SUMO CHAMPIONS

Late in December, former Yokozuna Kakuryu assumed the role of Stablemaster Otowayama and founded his own sumo stable, situated not far from the Kokugikan. Despite currently having only four disciples under his guidance, the latest addition to the sumo stablemasters is committed to nurturing sumo champions, much like himself.
00:10 Hiro’s opening comment
00:36 Young recruits and Stablemaster Otowayama
01:22 The 71st Yokozuna Kakuryu
02:22 Morning training session
03:43 Otowayama offering individual instructions
04:48 Otowayama teaches Hiro about the proper stance
06:08 Time for delicious meal
07:45 Otowayama reveals his dreams and thoughts on sumo’s future
13:31 Young trainees speak about their new life as pro rikishi
14:49 Closing comment by Otowayama & Hiro
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[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello, and thank you for tuning in to SUMO PRIME TIME. Before we delve into our latest edition, we want to express our sincere gratitude to all of you for watching Tochinoshin’s retirement ceremony, which we covered earlier this month. The show has already been viewed over 400,000 times, and the number continues to rise day by day. As I mentioned during the broadcast, we hold nothing but respect and gratitude for the Georgian sumo hero and wish him nothing but the best in his future endeavors. Shifting our focus to our latest feature, which highlights a sumo hero from Mongolia embarking on a new endeavor. In late December, former Yokozuna Kakuryu assumed the role of Stablemaster Otowayama and founded his own sumo stable, located not far from the Kokugikan. Despite currently having only four disciples under his guidance, this latest addition to the sumo stablemasters is committed to nurturing sumo champions, much like himself. I've known Kakuryu for a long time, and one admirable aspect of the man is that he hasn't changed a bit. He remains the same calm and collected gentleman I met two decades ago. My gut feeling tells me that he's destined to become a very successful stablemaster and will raise strong and popular rikishi in the not-too-distant future. We hope you enjoy the show featuring Stablemaster Otowayama!

[@metallicamadsam]

very exciting and modern stable, the food looks good!

[@annabyerly1386]

Thanks for the heads up and I enjoy watching Sumo Prime Time.

[@fight-heart5555]

I have a Question do Sumo-wrestler work along with Sport-scientists and Physiotherapists to keep them healthy and exercise to their specific needs or not at all ? Thank you very much

[@CharismaticPanda]

Kakuho and Hakuryu - sumo multiverse

[@iwinlee]

Next to join is Karumafuji

[@dcpoor0]

don't forget Kakushoryu and Kakunosato

[@JAdams-qy7ii]

I admire how Kakuryu Yokozuna san has maintain his humbleness and self-control. I love his demeanor. As always, another excellent interview.

[@NyangisKhan]

He is humble because out of all the Mongolian Yokozunas, he's the one that took the knot through sheer hardwork and intellect. Talent-wise he's the most average out of the 5. Which also means that he'll probably become the best teacher amongst the Mongolian Yokozunas. If Asashoryu is Mike Tyson and Hakuho is Ali, then Kakuryu is the Wladimir Klitschko of Sumo.

[@jimlimberakis8115]

Interesting to hear Kakuryu’s philosophy on training young recruits. I wish him and the wrestlers much success. He certainly was a great Yokozuna.

[@refactorear]

Indeed. Not sure whether he would say the same if he could fetch amateur champions like Miyagino and Nishonoseki but at least in paper it's interesting.

[@hithere5005]

It echos what a lot of new coaches are saying across all sports. New players want to know why they should do something rather than simply being told to do it and obeying it. It seems to be working very well in other sports so I’m curious how it will work in sumo.

[@ericwilliams7705]

@hithere5005 That's how we do it at the Phoenixville Sumo Club ... always What, How, and Why. The Why part is important because once they understand the Why ... the what and how come easily' It also helps o build a Sumo intelligence. We have found ways to show the Why so that it is clear.

[@user-av9a6a8]

Какурю сын профессора, он обладает высоким интеллектом, скромный очень порядочный. Желаю ему сильных учеников! Сайн сайхны хүсэнэв, Ананд!

[@friendoengus]

amen

[@user-jm8wk1kz7k]

日本生まれ以上に日本の子の事、考えてしっかりしてる、、 何処出身より人となりだと思った☺️

[@abe9722]

元横綱・鶴竜さんのNHKの解説を聞いて、本当に驚きました。洗練した完璧な日本語を駆使した的確な解説だったからです。「相撲協会に恩返しできる人材の育成」「挨拶も掃除も普通にこなし、他者を思いやり、敬う人格の陶冶(とうや)の確立」のようなことを述べていました。この親方の人格的な素晴らしを十分知ることができました。今後の活躍と部屋の発展を祈ります。

[@matthewmurphy4524]

Apparently of all the foreign born wrestlers and ex-wrestlers, Kakuryu speaks the most fluent Japanese and doesn't have a noticeable accent. Just what I was told by some Japanese fans

[@TechJapanology]

Yes, not only that but grammatically, he speaks Japanese no different from a native speaker. Most foreign-born Rikishi's grammar largely revolves around Sumo terms.

[@marthab4172]

@@TechJapanologyyes ! And deserves to be a stable master ! Excellent coverage Hiro ! Thank you very much!!❤😊

[@annabyerly1386]

He is gifted that way. His English is not bad.

[@bazzamundie]

I was thinking this exact thing while i was listening to him speak. He sounds like a native Japanese. His personality certainly suits Japanese culture the most of any foreign born rikishi too.

[@verholdt]

If you’ve ever looked into his philosophy he’s very intelligent all around and will make an excellent oyakata Long time Kakuryu fan

[@user-zc9et9uf6j]

弟子が怪我などで相撲を引退しなければならない時の事や親御さんの気持ちなどに目を向けているのは心強い。 鶴竜の理論や考え方が魅力に感じる。

[@amphimixis]

Kakuryu seems like such a gentle, wise soul. I hope he leads his young recruits to glory. I do appreciate not just asking softball questions, but digging deeper into the existential issues for sumo such as the diminishing number of recruits. Kakuryu is right that sumo needs to take care of all its rikishi after retirement, even those who don't make it to the paid ranks. For every top tier rikishi there are dozens who never touch the salaried ranks.

[@alister3882]

The problem also is the corruption and the envolment of the Yakuza.

[@AzureZelkova]

Kakuryu is so humble and speaks very eloquently about his past and future. Hope that he gets to raise a sekitori in the near future!

[@plihal203]

Kakuryu really knows whats important for young guys wanting to join sumo and what needs to be corrected in training, explaining things carefully, attention to each individual, what career paths they will have after sumo, this seems like a great master. That invite to join his stable was tempting 😂

[@user-qr6be3ms7k]

九州場所でお見かけしましたけど… 本当に日本語がとても上手ですね 中身も外見も日本人と感じます 自分がまだ若かったらこの部屋だったら入門したかったと思うほどに

[@user-nz4hz5uw6p]

新弟子さんも入られてよかったです。鶴竜さんの座布団は現役時代に土俵下で出番待ちのときに使っていたやつですね。ベテラン力士の鋼さんは鶴竜さんの信頼する兄弟子でもあるんですよね。見事なお料理が実に素晴らしいです。みなさん応援しております。

[@Olde_Spice]

I feel like Kakuryu's career was overshadowed a bit by Hakuho. To be able to compete with the GOAT really says something.

[@ProjectMathesar]

*Hakuho But you have a good point

[@Olde_Spice]

@@ProjectMathesar yes, was a typo!

[@BRPJR]

Not just Hakuho but Harumafuji and the competition amongst sanyaku was high during their time aswell. Man, such a great time those early 2010s.

[@SonofSkyrim01]

@@BRPJR In my opinion, Asashoryu gave a certain direction to sumo and thanks to him, his younger colleagues learned a lot.

[@acpx4451]

関わったことがある人みんなが、「鶴竜さんは本当に優しい！」といっているのがよくわかる。白鵬の影に隠れてた感があるけど、鶴竜は言葉遣い、声のトーン、考え方、ほかの親方とは一線を画すと思う。知識もその教え方も。「モンゴルの人は」「外国出身者は」という差別意識がある人は、一度見てほしい。

[@user-xy3lr7dz9w]

鶴竜横綱が最近の横綱で１番好きだわ！ 良い親方になってほしい(*´ω｀*) 優しいもん！本当良い人だと思う。

[@melodyleong]

The thing about the squatting alignment is also huge in ballet. And it's so unexpected hearing the same thing from such an entirely different sport XD

[@ruutjormun2262]

because its huge in all sports! in general lifting you're taught the same. we may put our bodies through different stresses but our body mechanics remain the same!

[@u1337ochka]

it is important literally every time you bend your knees, you can hurt them if you pick stuff from the floor wrong and it would linger forever

[@youremakingprogress144]

I really like Otowayama's approach to teaching, and I appreciate his down-to-earth and humble attitude about his new endeavors. I wish him great success.

[@bunnytheeast5696]

Otowayama Master's Japanese is just amazing. He sounds so natural and his choice of words is always elegant and beautiful.

[@BloingDidoing]

that was really informative and interesting. Well done!

[@psy4durezo]

I like his philosophy a lot. He isn t all about strength and put lot of emphasis on human side of Sumo. I hope his stable will be successful for a long time.

[@plihal203]

And that Takeuchi kid, its already tough moving away from parents at 18 and such, i cant imagine how it is to do that at his young age, i will def be supporting him to suceed. 頑張って竹内さん

[@LauraJdogmom]

He's got his brother there, at least.

[@gka4976]

He seems to be the perfect oyakata. Explaining the reasons behind things is the best way to teach. He seems patient, understanding and kind. Ex-Kakuryu is my favorite yokozuna!

[@bobschenkel7921]

Kakuryu was a great Yokozuna and it looks like he is well on his way to being a successful stablemaster. He has the right attitude and demeanor, and the knowledge to teach his disciples the correct way to be Sumo professionals. Good luck to all of his disciples.

[@SonofSkyrim01]

If I were 10 years younger, I would love to join this stable. Sumo is a beautiful sport and achieving the rank of Yokozuna is a beautiful feat.

[@shakerLT]

The former yokozuna is going to be a great coach! His Humility and experience will be good for these young men.

[@saintarou]

The great Yokozuna Kakuryu-san. I am impressed by his belief that he wants young wrestlers to not only become stronger as rikishi, but also to grow as human beings.

[@markdrouin8094]

Good luck to kakuryu and his new stable , his students will have a great instructor and role model.

[@r.downgrade5836]

It was delightful, and enlightening, to hear the words of a former Yokozuna. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jasongrenierjasongrenier]

Otowayama is so down to earth and humble, especially considering how much he achieved in his amazing career. “I didn’t expect him to read my email and come to my hometown” says it all. The former Grand Champion made the trip because he has a vision and knows only action makes dreams come true. Total Legend.

[@Daiking-dg8yg]

横綱って強いだけじゃないんだな、、 人として成長させてるくれる親方が素晴らしいと思います。

[@914Rocky]

Kakuryu was always one of my favorites. He was so very skilled. He could win so many ways. He’d be the guy I’d entrust my kids to.

[@mukhtarappazov9093]

Kakuryu is a great personality! Very modest and intelligent man! Good luck!❤❤❤

[@friendoengus]

many thanks, gentlemen how beautiful, and instructive (big score, hiro! oyokata shows to be a champ, on dohyo _and_ off)

[@mrrussellfusd]

He has the right attitude to be a teacher to his students. If you can teach the "why" then students retain knowledge so much better.

[@Chhipz]

I love Kakuryu, i feel like hes going to become an incredible stablemaster as well. I would love to see a follow-up video to the Otowayama stable in a year or so with all the new rikishi he plans on taking in!

[@lelandsdad13]

His stable is going to be great. Watching his students in the January tournament showed how skilled of a stable master he is.

[@DrNaz]

Yokozuna demeanor is so cool

[@justine8351]

Great stuff, Hiro! Kakuryu is such a thoughtful and interesting man. I wish his new heya many future successes.

[@mathewgale935]

This was fantastic thank you sumo prime time.

[@yho5071]

Thank you SUMO PRIME TIME. Thank you HIRO!!!

[@dushkuryan5369]

I wish him and the stable much success in near future.

[@gladystaketa5110]

I just love stablemaster Otowayama!! He seems like a really good, decent, humble chap. He obviously puts thought into what he says, his actions reflects his words. An even keeled stablemaster, who takes individual care to each of his rikshi, thus would grow it to 20, so he can give individualized dirction and coaching. He is not a do as i say, not as i do kind of coach. He will coach by example. Love he doesn't onmt focus on sumo and winning but the overall development from teenagers to young men, who will represent the JSA. Forward thinking. Very smart reflective gentlemen. And hes a great singer too! I think he sings Frank Sinatra's, My Way, far better than ole blue eyes himself, in English! Talented, intelligent, humble, patient- what a gift to sumo and Japan ❤👍🙏arigato Yokozuna Kakuryu and Hiro San!! 👍😁

[@andreamantovani5354]

Amazing Yokozuna, great human being and certainly a fantastic oyakata

[@Chasenyx]

He seems kind, I wish him and his students all the best :D He has the spirit

[@honeyleebalicoco4524]

Otowayama so philosophical very profound!

[@LauraJdogmom]

It sounds like he is off to a good start. I like his attitude toward his young rikishi, treating them with kindness and clear guidance. It's cool that they all eat together. (Also, getting a great chanko chef is half the battle. No one wants to eat bad food.) I wonder if he will institute a continuing education program? I think there are a couple of stables that encourage their youngsters to finish high school. It will be interesting to see what happens if, as I expect, most or all of Michinoku beya's rikishi join Otowayama beya after Michinoku closes in March. Not only will their numbers increase, but they'll most likely have an Ozeki among their numbers. Michinoku also has two coaches. I hope that Otowayama-san can manage the abrupt shift in dynamics.

[@genaky30]

おお鶴竜やん！！ 頑張ってくれ！

[@yohancyrus6159]

Very excited for Kakuryu. Hope a Dai Yokozuna rises from this wonderful stable.

[@hanspecans]

Kakuryu seems like the very best kind of Oyakata. Ganbatte! ✨

[@JohnnySabu]

I just know Otowayama will produce technically great rikishi who will reach high ranks in sumo. Ten years from now, I will come back to read this comment and smile.

[@uwalkeruwalker9576]

相撲と関係ない話になりますが、鶴竜の話し方が凄い好きです。こんなに穏やかにポイントを逃さず話す人って日本人でもそんなにいない気がします。こんな風に話せるようになりたいです❣

[@marthab4172]

Nice coverage Hiro ! Long way to go , a few more years, and looks very good! Please Hiro update us on how it's growing and progressing in the near future! Great to know of these fresh developments in sumo !! Hiro , thank you very much my friend, see you soon , sumo prime time!!❤😊😊

[@factspoken9062]

wrestlers who used their technics during their active career make better coach than those who depended on brute strength. Kakuryu will make a great coach.

[@user-rx2pt6ni4b]

大変面白かったです！！ 色々な相撲部屋を巡ってインタビューして欲しいです！

[@heididebree-so6869]

Wish master Kakuryu and his Otowayama stable a very good luck and sucess in the near future!

[@WaldoCampos1]

I think it's great to have a man in a position of power within sumo such as a stablemaster be aware of some of the aspects of sumo that have not adapted well to more current times.

[@buddhatheauthor]

Hiro is such a gem.

[@martincolvill5453]

Fascinating interview, Hiro. As a westerner I love learning more of Sumo and Japanese culture. This was very insightful. Thank you.

[@maxmalten7749]

Hey seems like a very intelligent and empathic guy, and I hope he will not only teach them how to win matches, which he certainly can, but also how to be responsible adults.

[@verholdt]

Love the video. Love to see more Kakuryu. Love the Genghis Khan picture on the wall.

[@TechJapanology]

When Michinoku stable closes this year, it is expected that most if not all the Rikishi will be transferred here.

[@LauraJdogmom]

I certainly hope that Kirishima joins him. I believe that Kakuryu has contributed greatly to his success. We'll know after the March basho.

[@annabyerly1386]

I heard that from retired Takatoriki in his channel . I'd be very happy to see that happening. I'd like to visit Kakuryu's stable next time I'm in Tokyo for a basho. May 2022 I visited Arashio stable and met Kotokuzan, hapa Filipino-Japanese. He dropped to Makushita last basho.😄

[@gnaz4272]

What a great interview.

[@Fanaro]

This man is also very wise.

[@gurubhat6680]

I really want to Kakuryu produce many good rikishi and go on to get a Ozekhi and even a Yokozuna. Good luck!

[@kenbufukutani9542]

ちゃんこを食べるところが、黙々とみんな食べてるのには、親方の性格あらわれてるなと感じた。今度は、若衆がガツガツ美味しそうに食べてる絵が欲しいね。美味しそうじゃないもん。それと親方は、横綱になって人間が出来てるかもしれないけど宮城野部屋の北青鵬みたいに問題児も入ってくるだろうから、その指導で足を引っ張られないように気をつけて欲しい。そんなんで部屋閉鎖とか悲しいから。音羽山親方応援してますよ。頑張って下さい。

[@user-qq1fb7ge4m]

無自覚なんだろうけど、文章が偉そうだな

[@RDG99]

I love that he has a portrait of Genghis Khan in the stable

[@glemmstengal]

Hakuho does too.

[@govols1995]

Kinda weird since he killed millions. Like having a portrait of Hitler on your wall lol.

[@dcpoor0]

That's one of the things that irks me about Mongolians. The indoctrination of Genghis as a national hero is strong. It's like Chinese hanging up a portrait of Mao, Russians a portrait of Stalin, or Koreans of Kim Il Sung hundreds of years from now. But with more violence, death, and wiping out of cultures/societies.

[@LucidFlameX]

Mr. Unflappable. I hope those young warriors can hang in there and achieve success.

[@user-kf9uw4pn9w]

ありがとうヒロモリタ‼︎ 待ってました音羽山部屋あああああああああああああああああああああああー

[@j1j1j1j1j1]

I recently found myself infatuated with Japanese culture and particular Sumo. I want to say a big thank you, as an English speaker, for the excellent coverage and presentation. It's just what I was looking for and I look forward to more videos just like this!

[@Mikio_Tanaka_maniaxpace]

さすが学者の息子。理路整然とした話し方は本当に素晴らしい。

[@jimmierasmussen9298]

It was the "BEST" Sumo Prime Time" video due to Otowayama Oyakata's spirited character. 😊

[@Vera150607]

Excellent content, as always!!!

[@FarisFranco]

Thank you for putting out these videos Hiro and everyone working behind the scenes!!

[@danleighton]

Hiro, you are doing such an excellent job of this channel. So many thanks for all your hard work. Keep going!!

[@djdruidum8668]

I just love it. Great with all these details about the sumo. Thank you so much. Great work Hiro!

[@khanbal]

awesome interview and content!

[@alanm3438]

That was a great interview.

[@madafaka8784]

Looks awesome, I'll be rooting for you guys!

[@metallicamadsam]

This was fantastic!

[@starfox1]

love kakuryu ! 💪

[@daasscott461]

This is one of my favourite videos ever

[@sazarod]

Wholesome!

[@wrisky]

Thank you for yet another peek behind the Sumo curtain.

[@wordsisnukes]

I wish you only the best, Otowayama oyataka!

[@NavyGal]

I would like to wish Oyakata Otowayama the best of luck. I respect his methods of guiding these new young rikishi in their new lives. It is refreshing to hear how he intends to guide them with respect and not with bullying. I think more parents would be willing to turn their young ones over to Oyakata, who follow this method. I believe that sumo will experience a resurgence with more men like this guiding sumo. Ganbatte!

[@thomasdowe5274]

Nice to learn more about Sumo from Hiro!!!

[@Alex-gc7yv]

Gotta love a small stable

[@Thulgore]

Sumo is not a sport a follow. It is a sport I absolutely love. I don't know if that makes sense. I never want it to become obsolete.

[@robstorm]

considering kakuryu and hakuho's relationship, it'd be nice if they will hold inter stable sessions in the future.

[@daniaaldossary5055]

Goooood luck stablemates Otowayama!!

[@cltmck]

Kakuho and Hakuryu, the Pro Evo versions of Hakuho and Kakuryu.

[@curtcoeurdelion]

Good luck to Kakuryu and to all his endeavors!

[@vinniego]

Going from only having 4 recruits in this video to having an ozeki now? That's amazing

[@gladystaketa5110]

I truly hope he can help Kirishima overcome his physical and mental block to get back on track to regain his ozeki status and keep moving forward to... Yokozuna? What a wonderful boost to his stable that would be and help recruit more young rikshi for him to train!!🙏❤️🙏 I like Kirishima and wish him and Otowayama all the best! Looking forward to Nagoya and the summer basho!!!

[@masakisawada7820]

Japnese love kakuryu because he is so humble, lay back and some how low key. Japanese don't like anything goes to win nor over celeberting after the winning.

[@exoterric]

Thanks for the inside scoop. The "Big 3" all train new rikishi very differently

[@drzlb]

One of the greats during the golden age of Sumo!

[@lionsgarage]

what a nice man

[@macmirror5129]

みんな素晴らしい四股踏むね！ 自分が若い男の子だったら鶴竜の部屋に入りたい。

[@JugglerOfWords]

this looks like a promising new stable.... I only saw Takeuchi fight in his debut in January, but if the other young recruits are of a similar level, one of them could very likely win a lower division championship during this year, maybe already in March....