Asaarashi Daizaburo - 朝嵐 大三郎 (born July 8, 1943 - April 2, 2023) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Fukui City, Fukui. He made his debut in March 1959 and wrestled for Takasago stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1969. His highest rank was maegashira 12 and he retired in March 1973.
Career[]
Early Career[]
After graduating from junior high school in Osaka city, he moved to Tokyo and joined Takasago stable. He made his professional debut in May 1959 and was given the shikona "Asahibiki" (朝響). He was promoted to sandanme in November 1961 and makushita in November 1962. In May 1964, he changed his shikona to "Asaarashi" (朝嵐). In May 1966, he produced a 5-2 record at the rank of makushita 2 and was promoted to juryo in July 1966.
Juryo Career[]
Asaarashi was unable to establish himself in juryo until his fourth attempt in September 1968. After four consecutive winning records, he was promoted to makuuchi in May 1969.
Makuuchi Career[]
In his makuuchi debut, Asaarashi could only manage a 5-10 record and was demoted back down to juryo. This proved to be his only tournament ranked in the top division.
Later Career[]
He remained in juryo for majority of his later career, however, he was demoted back down to makushita in May 1971. He eventually returned to juryo in November 1971, but was unable to return to the top makuuchi division.
Retirement from Sumo[]
Upon retirement from active competition, he became an elder in the Japan Sumo Association, under the name Takadagawa. He later acquired the Furiwake name (currently owned by Takamisakari) and reached the Sumo Association's mandatory retirement age in July 2008.
After leaving the sumo world, he published his autobiography in January 2010 called "大相撲 型破り交遊録".
Death[]
Asaarashi died of a heart attack on April 2, 2023 at the Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center in Koshigaya, Saitama. He was 79 years old.
Fighting Style[]
Asaarashi was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a migi-yotsu (left hand outside, right hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 403-425-7/828 (84 basho)
- Makuuchi: 5-10/15 (1 basho)
- Juryo: 209-256/465 (31 basho)
- Makushita: 121-89-7/210 (31 basho)
- Sandanme: 26-16/42 (6 basho)
- Jonidan: 34-46/80 (11 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 8-8/16 (2 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Sasaki (1959.03 - 1959.07)
- Asahibiki (1959.09 - 1964.03)
- Asaarashi Daizaburo (1964.05 - 1973.03)
Gallery[]
