SUMO SOUL: TEACHING WITH PASSION AND LOVE

Wakanosato, former Sekiwake, leads the Nishiiwa Stable. What he has learned in the six years of running the stable, and his vision for nurturing future wrestlers. He passionately discusses his goals for the future.
#sumo #muscle #barbell
00:14 Opening comment
00:53 Nishiiwa Stable in Asakusa
01:20 Stablemaster Nishiiwa - Former Sekiwake Wakanosato
02:13 Nishiiwa reflecting on six years as stablemaster
03:18 Unique training methods
04:44 Nishiiwa’s beliefs on sumo trainings
06:12 Nishiiwa and his daughter
06:40 Late afternoon training session: Lifting weights
09:46 The picture on the wall
10:12 Nishiiwa’s passionate feelings towards his trainees
12:09 Closing comment
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[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of SUMO PRIME TIME, your number one source for Japan’s national sport, sumo. This time, we paid a visit to Nishiiwa Stable, located in one of Japan's major tourist destinations, Asakusa. The stable is led by former Sekiwake Wakanosato, known for his powerful sumo techniques during his active career. It was a great opportunity to speak with him and hear his candid thoughts on being the master of a sumo stable. Wakanosato shared insights gained from his six years of running the stable and his vision for nurturing future wrestlers. The former popular rikishi remains highly motivated to cultivate the next sumo star. He passionately discussed his goals for the future, emphasizing his dedication to the sport and the development of aspiring wrestlers.

[@rosewalsh1255]

It is indeed interesting to see the different training methods at each stable. I think the yellow poles used here are a very good idea...to the wrestlers the poles will eventually seem invisible...but that means they have mastered the exercise and it will benefit them in the ring... that's good coaching.

[@SuperCaveDog1]

Can't believe how hard they train! Great video!

[@reginaldashe9786]

This was a great look at the hard training of a Sumotori! I really enjoyed this one.😊 KEEP them coming! coming!!

[@Deviated88]

This is a fantastic look inside the strength and conditioning side of a stable, great work as always!

[@Foadeso]

I like the idea of combining classical sumo training and modern functional workouts crossfit-style. I hope it will help Nishhiiwa wrestlers grow and climb up the banzuke. Thank you for the great video

[@сослангаглоев-г8ш]

Best sumo wrestler in the world never did Yaocho 😮

[@MalinSumoFox]

Thanks Hiro I Like this very much , funny that I exercise very simular . Do this from all Heyas👌🙏

[@GloeGloe98]

lovely video

[@SM-gv9nf]

❤☝️

[@АндрейРасторгуев-х5э]

Мешки с гавном😅

[@LauraJdogmom]

Thank you SPT and Hiro for introducing us to a stable we don't hear much about. Best of luck to all of them, and I hope that Nishiiwa-san can produce some sekitori. It's nice that he sees and treats his rikishi as people, not just disciples. His daughter is adorable. Loves seeing her "pushing practice."

[@Toropetskii]

Wonderful to get an insight into a stable which is rarely mentioned. Struggling along with only Jonidan charges can't be easy, and Nishiiwa seems to have a positive outlook despite the struggle. Hopefully the stable's wrestlers can find another gear and move forward together. Perhaps there's some hope of finding a stronger recruit to help the others improve with strong training partners? I think the foreigner slots are of great importance for this.

[@BasslineFrenzy]

I love the way Wakanosato trains his wrestlers. He's going to have some STRONG dudes!

[@youremakingprogress144]

Hiro's love for sumo is clear and his excitement is infectious. I enjoy every episode.

[@Monotreme101]

Right!? Same when he does the commentary during matches!

[@KamiCorp2953]

It's always good to see these sessions, shows us the amount of effort Rikishi put into their craft!

[@MarquePierreSondergaard]

I love these inside looks into the stables. It helps give a much more personal view of the rikishi... But I can't find their social media accounts? Could we have links to those please?

[@aszechy]

There aren't any. A few years ago Abi and Wakamotoharu posted some bondage prank that the JSA considered unacceptable and since then they don't allow any active wrestlers to have social media accounts. Some stables have accounts though.

[@MarquePierreSondergaard]

@@aszechy that's a real shame. Is there a place where the stables' accounts are collected in one place?

[@salamanafurahi1978]

I love learning about the lesser known stables and rikishi and about oyakatas' former careers when they were active rikishi because it's difficult finding behind-the-scenes access like this in English. Would love to see more content like this in the future. And how cute was the totally honest assessment by Nishiiwa Oyakata's daughter of her dad?

[@MrDastardly]

Thank you Sumo Prime Time. 👏👏👏

[@alanm3438]

I always enjoy your videos. I like sumo even thou I do not have that kind of talent. It is sort of neat to see what it takes to become a sumo. Thanks for making the video. From Wisconsin, USA.

[@aszechy]

Ok, so I do sense that this is SPT's subtle way of responding to current affairs ("we have to adjust methods with the times, but strictness and discipline cannot be lost..." "there's no doubt that the future of the disciples comes first; they must be raised to be responsible adults" :)) - but can we talk about the glorious throw this guy pulled on Asashoryu at 1:54? I don't think I've seen any other footage of Asa being dispatched like that :)

[@joannaedwards6325]

Got to love Asashoryu's face when he did occasionaly get thrown out. That classic, "How the fk did THAT just happen??" I miss Asa's face. 🙏 for his good recovery from cancer surgery❤❤.

[@PaulBaksy]

The sumo training is alot like basic army training,eat,sleep,train repeat.get a slap if you arnt pulling your weight,shouted at,but life lessons and a half,chiyonofuji done this weight training system back in the 80s after his morning routine whilst everybody else was sleeping and look what happened there

[@DrNaz]

Thanks for the introduction. It's always nice to have introductions to stables

[@cltmck]

A stable that brought in a modern, full time strength and conditioning staff and stopped fanatically emphasizing the "core exercises" over modern programming would be bringing a gun to a knife fight in sumo after awhile. I love the sport, but the training is so antiquated. Good on Nishiiwa for doing this, it's a start at least.

[@joannaedwards6325]

My thoughts exactly. I would think weight training should be in every stable. Thinking of muscles... I sure miss Ishiura❤.

[@joannaedwards6325]

My thoughts exactly. I would think weight training should be in every stable. Thinking of muscles... I sure miss Ishiura❤.

[@iamalonewolf1]

Nishiiwa sensei seems to be a knowledgable instructor with a good heart. Good luck to his students!!!

[@Dephire]

This was a REALLY great episode, Hiro! I love Nishiiwa's approach to training his rikishi. The painting of snow covered apples is a great touch in the stable to remind his rikishi the importance of perseverance!

[@Nusja]

Hi to SumoMemes!

[@plurplursen7172]

Thx Hiro! Wakanosato got such a sweet kid.

[@lesliebellack5678]

Can you cover more stables? That would be great.

[@joannaedwards6325]

YES PLEASE

[@FarisFranco]

It's really cool to see the different training styles in this stable.

[@MrE987]

Another very nice peek behind the curtain. And I can see you have been working on your shiko!

[@Mystery_G]

TEACHING WITH PASSION AND LOVE...AND HAZING...that must never be called "hazing" unless we call it hazing and need to shut your stable down.

[@yukkuri_lifter]

I greatly admire his fusion of old and new training methodologies. I wonder if Mr. Wakanosato would be interested in incorporating Zercher squats and Jefferson deadlifts into the weightlifting regime he's got for his wrestlers. Given the positions sumo wrestlers are placed in, I can see some utility in these odd-lifts for them.

[@bonmo1800]

うわ〜、、、、、う〜ん😂😂

[@heididebree-so6869]

Teaching with passion and love.... Master said: Lets the boys enjoy the process... I love it!

[@taylenday]

I've seen so many Sumo videos, but this Stable Master seems like the most genuine and caring and balanced Stable Master I've ever seen!

[@TerryDBlack]

I do love these videos, and this channel - but this video in particular felt like a bit of a PR exercise - or even propaganda by the JSA - after the multitude of scandals/bullying claims of late.

[@andrewcomments5812]

Much should be expected of a stablemaster. Their chosen methods of training can determine the success or failure of a rikishi's career. I wish master Nishiiwa much success and many victories for his pupils!!

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the video ❤

[@Karmzilla6767]

Hello sumo friends

[@joannaedwards6325]

Hi there ! Bet you're excited May basho is almost here. Who do you like to root for? I have many favs. . . especially Onosato & Midorifugi.

[@dieassel4239]

Hello, great Video! Where can i follow this stable on social media?

[@shawnstangeland3011]

Yeah get on the weights and trt regime.

[@adrianamt3604]

Aqui do Brasil, dizemos o bagulho é doido.

[@vsonic86]

Isn't these exercise going to decrease their weight?

[@psy4durezo]

Great video, as usual !

[@karlharrison4726]

Serious training, goes into sumo wrestling 👍

[@mrpopenfresh]

Does the oyakata have an accent of some sort? His intonation is markedly different than others I've heard.

[@mrpopenfresh]

I think it's interesting that they are training in a more dynamic way than the classic repetitive movements of sumo, but weightlifing every day is not ideal. They need periodization and other training concepts.

[@aszechy]

Yeah, I was thinking the same. At least alternate between muscle groups... But it's pretty clear that sumo as a whole is not familiar with the concept of recovery 😁

[@mrpopenfresh]

@@aszechy The traditional aspect of sumo is both it's most interesting feature and it's most frustrating at the same time. I often wonder how sumo would be in the west and among other things, the athletes would be completely different in large part thanks to dynamic training.

[@Quilyan]

thank you

[@saintlotus93]

I would argue they're over training. Optimal muscles building generally comes from 8-12 sets per week of each muscle group. So lets say doing 4 sets 3 days a week, would be more optimal. Your body will build more strength and build more muscle if you give it better recovery time. As opposed to working it every day, you just get diminishing returns.

[@RandyPass]

This is a kind of hilarious title given recent events. SPT is basically a propaganda outlet. Nothing against Hiro. But the JSA is a bit of a joke.

[@Mad_Voyager]

Great!

[@koderken]

I realize that every heya will differ, but now that I see how poorly designed their strength and conditioning is, I understand why so many rikishi suffer,chronic musculoskeletal injuries. This is not a balanced program, and utilizes unsound training principles.

[@Ganbarizer]

3:10 I think he summed that up perfectly. You can adapt to the times while still keeping the time tested methods. Discard what doesn't give good results and keep what does. Wakanosato was one of the guys who I gravitated to when I first became of aware of sumo. He had this tough, sturdy body and tenacious way of doing sumo but also had a very calm almost gentle demeanor off the ring. Wishing him and his guys all the best!

[@Lorijenken]

i love these inside and how it works from the start, wish I could watch a real sumo in Japan.

[@noiseworks]

i think there's value in sticking with traditional training methods if you don't fully understand the modern ones.

[@damon614]

Glad to see they use modern weightlifting techniques.

[@louiefillet6932]

very impressive. look forward to seeing fruits of this stables labor.

[@josephwirtz8352]

Very enjoyable and inspiring episode! Thank you!

[@ぴぴ-f4n]

相撲＝最強

[@KL005]

DOSKOI DOSKOI

[@kafuukafuu2281]

Love to see a stable master this updated to modern methods and not doing things with 100% tradition style. We always need those who branching for possibility if we seek improvement. But still flaunting around those weight plates without safety gears is still a bit worrying. keep up the great work nishiiwa oyakata!

[@Onetwothree550]

Омерзительное извращенское занятие это сумо

[@wilkothewilkoman]

Love these videos. Please do a video / section focussed on my favourite rikishi Atamifuji!

[@hanakookanah]

西岩部屋からの関取の誕生を、心より願っています🙏

[@omfgacceptmyname]

sry, i cannot watch sumo anymore. the repeated failure of the JSA and oyakata to control abuse within the stables, systemic internal factionalism, the fact that lower ranking wrestlers are expected to work for free, the hypersexist culture of the sport, the complete indifference to injury and injured wrestlers, as well as many other failures and systemic abuses, have drained the activity of any fun or interest for me. stop abusing your wrestlers. pay them. treat them with kindness because they are human.

[@ciaranleonard]

wrestlers get food and lodging for their work so they do not work for free. They are, however, in a strict controlled enviroment in order to reach their goals and to keep the structure of sumo strong. I think more independent eyes on each stable to combat abuse and bullying is now needed to keep sumo enjoyable for everyone.

[@omfgacceptmyname]

@@ciaranleonard the structure of sumo perpetuates abuse. food and lodging are not enough. pay *all* of the wrestlers.

[@ciaranleonard]

@@omfgacceptmyname i'll just say that money is not the issue but the abuse. Sumo is not as popular for parents and their sons because of the bullying and the strict discipline of the past. They have to address the abuse issue, the money issue is secondary. You are not the only one leaving sumo because of the abuse in sumo. Sumo has to stop the abuse and people still following sumo must expect and demand non-tolerance of any abuse. It will take a lot of time but has to be the way forward.

[@sakumisan]

@omfgacceptmyname Then don't come here and post. Quit virtue signaling.

[@omfgacceptmyname]

@@sakumisan i think it's important to call out abusive systems, and i will keep doing it. sumo is an abusive system, it intentionally deprives and often physically harms those at the bottom in favor of those at the top. that's bad and it needs to stop.

[@WSM113]

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