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Takamisato Katsuyoshi

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Takamisato Katsuyoshi - 高三郷 勝義 (born March 30, 1990) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Azumino, Nagano. He made his debut in March 2005 and wrestled for Azumazeki Stable. His highest rank was makushita 16 and he retired in May 2018.

Early Life[]

Katsuyoshi Waki was born the second son of four brothers in Azumino, Nagano. All of his brothers stood over 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in), but Waki was still particularly larger than all of them. He practiced judo at a local dojo during his time in junior high school. An acquaintance of Waki's mother was a member of the Azumazeki stable's support group, or koenkai, and he had been recruited for sumo since his time in elementary school. He initially refused the invitation, but in September 2004, he decided to move to Tokyo and later joined Azumazeki stable.[1]

Career[]

Waki made his professional debut in March 2005 alongside Wakanoho, Daido, and Hishofuji. Upon promotion to sandanme in March 2009, he was given the shikona "Takamisato" (高三郷). He reached the makushita division in May 2013. In May 2016, he was aiming for the makushita yusho and won his first six matches, however, he lost to Onosho in his final match. Nevertheless, he was promoted to a career-best makushita 16 for the following July 2016 tournament.[2]

From the 2014 spring regional tour to the 2018 spring regional tour, Takamisato began performing comic sumo displays (初っ切り, shokkiri) with Shobushi of Takadagawa stable.[3]

Retirement from Sumo[]

Takamisato retired from sumo in May 2018. After retiring, he got a job at a company responsible for setting up tour revenues related to sumo.[4]

Fighting Style[]

Takamisato's Fighting Style

Takamisato defeats Kotokino by yorikiri (force out)

Takamisato 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).[5] His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.[6]

Record[]

Division Results[]

  • Total: 275-271/546 (79 basho)
  • Makushita: 78-90/168 (24 basho)
  • Sandanme: 106-90/196 (28 basho)
  • Jonidan: 78-76/154 (22 basho)
  • Jonokuchi: 13-15/28 (4 basho)

Shikona History[]

  • Waki Katsuyoshi (2005.03 - 2009.03)
  • Takamisato Katsuyoshi (2009.05 - 2018.05)

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