Meeting Sumo’s Iron Man - Fall Tourney Champ Tamawashi

37-year-old Tamawashi who’s the top division’s elder statesman won his second Emperor’s Cup at the September tournament. He’ll turn 38 in November but has shown no signs of slowing down. In fact, he’s never missed a single day of competition since his pro debut in 2004. What makes him so tough and durable? SUMO PRIME TIME pays a visit to Kataonami stable to find out what Tamawashi is really made of. Tamawashi teaches Hiro about the secrets of his go to weapon the nodowa stiff arm. In the end, Hiro and Tamawashi go mano-a-mano in the middle of the ring, so don’t miss the showdown!
00:00 Hiro’s opening comment
00:29 Tamawashi’s greeting
00:39 The Iron Man of sumo wins 2nd title
01:14 Tamawashi talks about his age
01:31 Morning session at Kataonami stable
02:12 Innovative trainings
03:40 Hiro trains with Tamawashi
04:23 Tamawashi teaches nodowa to Hiro
06:18 Tamawashi defeats Takayasu in fall tourney
06:50 Hiro challenges Tamawashi
07:34 Tamawashi’s goal in upcoming meet
08:00 Hiro’s closing comment
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[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello everyone, I'm Hiro Morita and welcome to SUMO PRIME TIME! First, I want to thank each one of you from the bottom of my heart for checking our contents. We also love hearing from you so please keep those comments and suggestions coming! On this episode of SUMO PRIME TIME, we pay a visit to a rikishi who's known as "The Iron Man of Sumo". He's also the winner of the fall tourney in September. Yes, you know who I'm talking about and he is Tamawashi. He's the top division's elder statesman who'll turn 38 in November. That said, nothing seems to slow him down and in fact I think he's getting better and stronger with age. What I wanted to find out this time was the secrets of his toughness and durability, and also how he's able to keep himself in tip-top shape. He overwhelms his opponents with the devastating nodowa stiff arm attack and I wanted to learn some of the keys to successfully unleash his go to weapon. After receiving some tips from Tamawashi, it was time for me to challenge the iron man. Watch Tamawashi and I lock horns in the middle of the ring and see who comes out on top! Arigato always for watching SUMO PRIME TIME and we hope you enjoy the show!!

[@DrNaz]

Sumo Prime Time!!

[@gka4976]

Keep up the good work!

[@SirChristian100]

Hiro, thank you for your uploads! I love the more playful approach you have to show us Sumo in an easy light! I am a newcomer and interested in all the aspects of sumo! Also, astonishing how these giants from mongolia can learn the difficult japanese language too! How they do it? Greetings from Germany!

[@johnlouised.garcia3375]

If Kataonami stable only has four rikishis, then how do they manage to do other non-ring tasks such as cooking the chanko for a post-practice meal.

[@johnlouised.garcia3375]

If Kataonami stable only has four rikishis, then how do they manage to do other non-ring tasks such as cooking the chanko for a post-practice meal.

[@MCAIO89]

It's impossible to not love him. He's so powerful despite training in a stable where he really needs to invent new training methodologies in order to improve

[@edgarpelayo14]

Agreed, Hiro really is a specimen of a human!

[@BillHallProductions]

Yeah when i heard he wrestled two or 3 guys at once it seemed odd. Seeing how small the stable is and how big he is I understand

[@zerofox7347]

He seems pretty accomplished in the sport. Sumo isn’t known for “inventing new methodologies” they are all in with the way they do it now, like 2000 years all in!

[@BTHobbies]

The physical comedy in this episode is excellent! I respect Hiro's commitment to getting absolutely bodied for content.

[@mariopaintcomposer5975]

seriously, it seems like tamawashi wasnt holding back at all. hiro got FLUNG.

[@CalebHSumo]

For anyone wondering, it sounds like Tamawashi is talking about engaging his lats, mid traps and rhomboids to stabilise his shoulder and arm while pushing, the same principle required to bench press well.

[@BillHallProductions]

I found that super interesting. And when watching him attack with that in mind you can see him arch his back a little to engage those muscles.

[@hakushoryu7212]

I loved the first person perspective of the nodawa. It shows how scary and helpless it feels to be shoved back with that technique.

[@jornavyr2459]

Wow, the staggeringly modest conditions of Tamawashi's stable make his accomplishments all the more impressive. The fact that he is able to compete at the highest level at such a consistent standard is nothing short of amazing.

[@annabellepries4050]

Tamawashi seems so kind hearted, and it's amazing he's never missed a day in competition! I think an interesting video would be seeing how the mawashi are made! I know sumopedia has a short video on it but I think it would be interesting to be able to see the process more in depth!

[@joannaedwards6325]

And that Sumopedia mawashi video stars an absolutely adorable young URA. Check it out ppl if you've never seen it.

[@JohnnySabu]

Hiro going to such lengths to provide us this type of content is amazing. Thank you Hiro and Sumo Prime Time for the wonderful videos that we have never seen before.

[@mtgmac1]

Always cool to see Hiro fishing out the top wrestlers for an interview and a training session. Easily my favorite content of this channel! Tamawashi is a cool dude!

[@ArminEghdamiDrums]

Its great to see the sumos showing their skills on a normal person. This makes their power so much more impressive

[@davidtyers4903]

What an absolute monster. A very loveable and likeable Rikishi but he really is an iron man.

[@Old.Dude_1969]

Tamawashi he is a very good Rikishi and very respected by everyone. Respect from Greece.

[@gka4976]

Συμφωνώ απόλυτα!

[@Old.Dude_1969]

@@gka4976 👍👍

[@chwhite6886]

How do these videos keep getting better when they were really good to begin with? Hiro, you are such a good sport to get on the dohyo with Tamawashi and show us up close what it's like. I really appreciate you work! I hope Tamawashi-zeki gave you some cookies later.

[@robstorm]

his attendance already speaks volume of how athletic he is, his age screams it

[@christofferthorsson607]

Tamawashi seems like a very nice and knowledgeable man. His stablemates must be lucky to have him as a training partner. Also respect to Hiro for getting knocked around for demonstrations purposes. Really shows the strength and balance of the rikishi to send people flying without effort, and how impressive it is for their opponents to withstand them. As always thanks towards the sumo prime time team for bringing us these interviews and sumo coverage between tournaments. But if we're going to see these interviews with every tournament winner I'm hoping Takayasu finally becomes champion in November. Would be interesting to see what techniques he would demonstrate on poor Hiro.

[@Betortitas89]

The only thing missing on this video is how does Tamawashi does to bake his famous cookies. By far one of the greatest skills the Iron Man has IMO

[@Thejoeb]

Tamawashi is everything that is good about Sumo. He exemplifies true sumo spirit at all times and is so strong in body and mind.

[@thedrumist1784]

Had no idea Tamawashi only has 3 training partners! Those younger rikkishi looked so happy too, I love to see it! At least now with the covid restrictions lessened, rikkishi have been able to train at other stables. I hope Tamawashi gets more training partners to strengthen even more. Clearly his 3 training partners at his stable have been enough though!

[@mrrhombus716]

Honestly there is something to be said about having fewer training partners. It allows Tamawashi a chance to build his own style exactly how he wants without constantly adjusting to a new opponent every bout.

[@thedrumist1784]

@@mrrhombus716 very true

[@RabidJohn]

Not sure about the physical abuse Hiro puts his body through, but this sort of access to rikishi and oyakata makes for unique content on YT. You can't do too much of this sort of content, Hiro and team. Great stuff.

[@dwightrawson6523]

Hiro is the fan for all of us. He’s living the dream

[@mitchellbrian2585]

Sumo Prime Time! I loved the last few videos. These were the kind of videos I was really hoping to see on here. We foreign fans really appreciate these! Tamawashi looks like he could push out a bear! It is especially interesting when you find out how small some sumo stables are and what the wrestlers do to over come that disadvantage.

[@aetd106]

I know very little about sumo, although thanks to Sumo Prime Time and ChrisSumo that is changing, but it's strange to see someone able to inspire themselves in training despite (from the look of it) being the most experienced or talented in the stable. He must have a lot of discipline and fortitude to compete at such a high level despite not having (again from an uneducated and external perspective) that constant competition and challenge in training. Arigato gozaimasu for the content and effort JSA

[@gerrywowiling1454]

go see NattoSumo if you wanna watch the tournament..and yes ChrisSumo and this channel give more deep insight about sumo world and news

[@lucienwolf5353]

Well before Covid and now that restrictions are less severe Rikishi would train in other stables from time to time to improve thier skill3 against certain styles or even certain opponents, like how Chiyonofuji trained against Konishiki after having lost to him.

[@RellshouldBsleep]

Crazy I never liked him before I always thought he was rather arrogant and aggressive. But I have really seen a new side of him in this interview and since he won the last bashio. I’m A new fan and giving him Japan’s biggest compliment…do your best!

[@egparis18]

Me too, but I did know he's famous in the sumo world for his toothsome cakes and cookies, so I thought he couldn't be all bad.

[@herewardfeldwick8230]

Oh man I love this show. Hiro-san, you are such a hero, and it was amazing to see such an in-depth view of Tamawashi-zeki in his training. Really enjoy Sumo Prime Time!

[@Jauphrey]

At 35, the only time I ever feel old is when I'm watching commentary about sumo. ;) I mean I totally get it, doubly so given how young they start and how hard they train every day. Yet still, when I hear them talk about age in sumo I immediately feel motivated to have the most full day ever to make sure I'm not wasting any of my life, haha!

[@denisetaylor4528]

He’s such a gentle giant - such a small stable but they get results - they’re competing and in it for the long haul 😊

[@tf320]

I am so glad the Japan Sumo Association made this channel. I am becoming more and more interested in the Sport.

[@chrism4008]

🤣🤣🤣 he picked him up off the ground like he was a little kid 🤣🤣🤣 Im loving this content Hiro, thank you!

[@cosroro5203]

Hiro's got some muscle on him. He's no where near a small tiny man. Yet my man Tom grabs him from the ground like a toddler. What a wonderous and terrifying strenght he has. Mad respect for being one of the strongest ever at his age.

[@donnajohansen4994]

When he picked Hiro up, that was the highlight for me. Such strength picking up a full grown man like that, and then gently placing him down. Love Tamawashi - and Hiro is such a good sport.

[@afleitan77]

Go for a 3rd yusho Tamawashi 💪

[@BloodoperaBlackvomit]

His body just scream PERFECT for Sumo. I became quite a fan during the september basho.

[@Chrree]

Such a powerful athelete! When you see a sekitori like him compared to a regular person like Hiro you understand why they are seen as demi-gods. Btw. Hiro you seem to be in pretty good shape yourself. Looks like you're working out.

[@itnaklipse1669]

These examples of sumo techniques with Hiro at the receiving end really demonstrate how strong these guys are. Nodowa never looked like such a big deal in the ring, but Tamawashi could have simply crushed Hiro's throat with it. Wow. i've been watching Sumo over ten years, but these videos show aspects of it i've never really considered.

[@samuelsmiley5940]

Hiro puts his life on the line to make these videos

[@Trollioli]

Holy crap, Tamawashi lifted Hiro like a literal child.

[@shakerLT]

Tamawashi is a true professional and a powerful warrior!

[@kochiyama]

The part with him sparring 1 v 2 and working out by bench-pressing his juniors is like something out of an anime.

[@lssjbrogeta]

Great video, I love these up close and personal videos with the wrestlers themselves, thank you for this content you can't find it anywhere else!

[@No1BRC]

damn, how tamawashi picks up hiro like a little kid😁

[@domonkoskiraly]

Tamawashi

[@itstrivial1522]

Watching Hiro vs Tamawashi gives me anxiety. I mean the man is literally risking his life to bring us content lol. Respect

[@adrianoperez61]

I sometimes think so.

[@tupo_x]

thank you for putting your body on the line hiro so we could learn more about how great tamawashi is 😭

[@shadapakap]

Tamawashi is so adorable. ❤

[@juliagoolia08]

No him picking Hiro-san up like a doll. Lol Great video!

[@erice5372]

It’s amazing how powerful Washi is. Picks Hiro up like bebe.

[@BKMHang10]

Much respect to Hiro for taking the bumps on our behalf and really showing the impact of sumo techniques! Also respect to Tamawashi for finding ways to be successful even with the challenges of age and lack of training partners.

[@vita123abc]

That throw of Hiro just using the hip shake & body rotation from behind is a real eye-opener.

[@xxxqwertxxx]

Tamawashi using 1/10th the power in his left pinky finger.

[@stricttime6481]

It’s mind boggling to think of the power on display during a competition tachiai!

[@ArminEghdamiDrums]

I love these episodes where the rikishi show a bit of technique like laat time with haouho. It is sooo interesting. Thank you very much for the videos!!

[@zzzandman]

4:27 "sumo fry time!" ironman is hungry lol

[@kingrama2727]

He always seems so happy

[@MrMali22]

I love most of the rikishi, but I think this guy takes the cake. I think Tamawashi and Ichinojo are my favorites. Something about the fun gentle giants that can turn it up when needed.

[@chandrasekharkotillil4249]

Fantastic content and POV narrative from Hiro. Its frightening to see Tamawashi, what a real life hulk he is, demonstrating the incredible amount of kinetic power they deliver with all that muscle. A common man's throat will be broken easily if not the ribs..

[@asknwclips7672]

Tamawashisan is such a smooth operator. always a pleasure to watch.

[@wanderer0013]

amazing how he picked him up off the floor just like a child ^^;

[@chonqmonk]

*Tamawashi is my hero.*

[@decadentdragon6217]

Tamawashi - Iron man but all heart! ❤ Really nice report! Enjoyed it!

[@thesyrinjun1850]

Tamatensho’s Sumo PrimeTime slash was awesome !!!

[@Kupoinfo]

Tamawashi's great! Seeing how he trains is very interesting! Who would've thought that he'd use his junior wrestlers as a bench press XD Here's to many more years of Tamawashi's Sumo!

[@AntiNubDevice]

I really enjoyed this one. Tom o'Washy has been a favorite of mine since I fairly recently started watching, so it was cool to see direct interactions. Also, Hiro is a brave man.

[@diegomr6969]

tamawashi a beast and one of the most tactical wrestlers , A TRUE LEYEND FIHGTING.

[@Pleasant-but-Enigmatic]

Tamawashi is so cool😤👌!! Anywho, ❤Great video S.P.T. . I hope Hiro, gets payed well for putting himself through these antics😆🫶. Also, the click bait for this channel is strong. Kudos to the one who does the thumbnails, you too deserve to be well paid👏.

[@chadhagans6687]

I think we should make it a standard part of the show that Hiro must go flying off/out of the dohyo when one is present.

[@1UkuleleDude]

Great video, Hiro! I really liked the focus on the nodowa! It is one of the many subtle things that many of us don't realize when watching sumo. Now that I know about it, I'm sure I will see it in many matches!

[@Toropetskii]

I always love cheering for Tamawashi. Thanks for the up-close look!

[@LauraJdogmom]

Excellent video. Tamawashi is such a cool guy--a gentle giant. He is very thoughtful about his sumo, not to mention creative when it comes to training. No wonder he can fight without significant injury. He seems to be a good teacher also. I wonder if he has plans to become a coach eventually. Hopefully that will be years in the future. I'd love to see him as a top division rikishi into his 40s. I would think that with his success, they could recruit a few more rikishi. The ones that are there sure get a bunch of individual attention, though. I wish we could have seen him bake or embroider something. He is a multi-talented individual. Maybe someday Sumo Prime Time can give us a peek into the rikishi's personalities and hobbies.

[@hugotabellion9759]

Thanks Hiro to withstand the powerfull charges of Tamawashi to show us what it's like !

[@ScorphiusMultiplayer]

As Tamawashi says. Be Openminded to all. Great Advice. Thank you Tamawashi.

[@justcral]

3:47 is literally the face you see before you die lmao. Tamawashi knows what he's doing right there.

[@grendelum]

you really forget just how big top division rikishi are until you see them next to an average sized person 😂

[@ericdietz1795]

I stack up pretty well sizewise, but most anyone in the upper ranks would still destroy me.

[@w0197]

Hiro has a broad chest and defined calves, he is no weakling. It shows you how massive and strong the rikishi are.

[@totalmadnesman]

Morita-san thnak you for bringing us this content! Especially the 1st person POV of the nodowa was amazing and surely required a lot of guts to take it from zthe iron man of sumo!

[@wordsisnukes]

Another Tamawashi fan is born!

[@AlexJones0316]

I like how Tamawashi shows personality. seems like a cool guy. looking forward to the November basho!

[@lordhuggington9615]

Great job Hiro and co. The comedy of watching Hiro get beat up by Tamawashi combined with the educational elements was awesome. One of your best vids. ( Hakuho was good too )

[@matija700]

Tamawashi zeki looks like an awesome guy :)

[@0anant0]

Tamawashi is always in beast mode! I remember him pushing Hokutofuji out with only one hand! Raw power mixed with a heavy dose of modesty!

[@pumpkinface59]

Wow. Love Tamawashi, but I have to say I'm more impressed by Hiro's bravery in this than anything else. The programmes give us unique insight into Rikishi's power and skills, but don't get hurt, Hiro!

[@waltermcinnis]

I can't stop laughing when Hiro gets rag dolled. Love this channel :)

[@donnajohansen4994]

Love Tamawashi - his strength and sumo style is amazing, and his personality seems to be so friendly - he's always having a laugh and smiling outside the ring, and his creative hobbies just make him the epitome of a gentle giant. The fact that he helps his other stablemates and they all seem happy too, says a lot about the atmosphere of their training and their oldest rikishi. Gambatte for years to come, Kataonami boys!

[@puzzzl]

Is it just me or are Tamawashi's hands absolutely enormous? 5:54

[@DarthGandalf710]

The best channel in the YT SUMO game!! Keep up all the great work Hiro!! We love your videos!

[@grendelum]

always cheering for you tamawashi !!

[@townazier]

Definitely my favourite video on your channel so far. And with my favourite rikishi as well, thank you!

[@luciagianquitto4010]

Tamawashi really made Hiro fly away!

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

Top Notch contents sumo prime time and Chris sumo have the best insight into sumo.

[@sumimasenq1]

Tamawashi is a G.

[@8964TS]

I’d like Tamawashi to be asked about his fighting style. He’s Mongolian but a rare one who uses oshizumo. The others are grapplers due to their backgrounds in Mongolian wrestling. Why is he not?

[@zamedoeswtever5267]

Simple, because he did little Mongolian wrestling in his teenage years, only came to Japan to reunite with his elder sister in the first place, only picking up sumo later and the rest is history

[@mitchconner2021]

@@zamedoeswtever5267 makes perfect sense. I always just figured its cuz he's older and couldn't do the throws as good

[@8964TS]

Yeah, I meant I’d like to hear it from him, in his own words. That aside, it’s not a given he’d become a pusher-thruster just because he learned in Japan. Grappling is also Japanese. And Tamawashi learned sumo at a time when Japanese rikishi were just as likely to fight on the belt as not. It’s only the youngsters now who have gone oshi mad.

[@sakumisan]

Thank you for this channel! I discovered sumo during the September tournament and this channel has been very helpful!

[@heldencape4359]

Awesome work hiro san. You should organize a gathering of fans in osaka in the next basho in march

[@kingkobashi_kisenosatoichi5592]

Love the Iron Man 💪💪💪 go Tama !!

[@ysk4677]

Tamawashi is probably the strongest 38 years old in the world💪Tobizaru was blown away ((((；ﾟДﾟ)))))))

[@user-ov7ci8tp8v]

Everything about this is absolutely wonderful

[@may_laytrucker3127]

Real gentleman of sumo 😊

[@ZoDDto]

Tamawashi-san is beautiful person.

[@axeman_hf9147]

New fan of Tamawashi..stroooong💪🏽

[@LucidFlameX]

It's interesting how he pursues his training. Truly an iron man.

[@aka6double0]

Love this, Thanks again Hiro!

[@yorkshirepudding9860]

This was fantastic. My face when Hiro nearly took out that row of expensive looking plants! 😯

[@rickdem2230]

Tamawashi champion bravo