Tensuiyama Masanori - 天水山 正則 (born December 8, 1940) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tensui, Kumamoto. He made his debut in May 1956 and wrestled for Isegahama stable. He reached the makuuchi division in May 1965. His highest rank was maegashira 10 and he retired in September 1968.
Career[]
Early Career[]
After graduating junior high school, Ikeda moved to Tokyo and joined Araiso Stable (later renamed Isegahama stable). He made his professional debut in May 1956 and was given the shikona "Tensuiyama" (天水山). He was promoted to sandanme in May 1957 and makushita in September 1958. In May 1963 he won the makushita yusho with a perfect 7-0 record at the rank of makushita 6 and was promoted to juryo for the following July 1963 tournament.
Juryo Career[]
In his first tournament as a sekitori, Tensuiyama posted a solid 9-6 record and was able to establish himself in the division. In January 1964 Tensuiyama produced an 11-4 record and was promoted to the rank of juryo 4 in March. In this tournament, Tensuiyama won the juryo yusho with an 12-3 record and was promoted to makuuchi for the following May 1965 tournament.
Makuuchi Career[]
Prior to his makuuchi debut, Tensuiyama suffered from appendicitis and muscled through the tournament by taking pain killers and he finished with an 8-7 record. He was promoted to maegashira 10 where he posted a disastrous 2-13 record and was demoted back down to juryo. He returned to makuuchi in July 1967 after winning his second juryo yusho. However, he could only retain his top division status for two more tournaments before falling back down to juryo.
Retirement from Sumo[]
After falling back down to makushita in September 1968 he announced his retirement after the tournament. After retiring, he worked for Sumitomo Metal Industries and he also worked as an instructor for the company's sumo club.
Fighting Style[]
Tensuiyama was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He favored a hidari-yotsu (right hand outside, left hand inside) position when gripping his opponent's mawashi (belt). His most common kimarite was yorikiri, or force out.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 397-367-2/764 (72 basho)
- Makuuchi: 23-37/60 (4 basho)
- Juryo: 203-202/405 (27 basho)
- Makushita: 122-97-2/219 (30 basho)
- Sandanme: 33-23/56 (7 basho)
- Jonidan: 13-3/16 (2 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 3-5/8 (1 basho)
Championships[]
- 2 Juryo Championships
- 1st (March 1965)
- 2nd (May 1967)
- 1 Makushita Championship (May 1963)
Shikona History[]
- Ikeda Masanori (1956.05 - 1956.05)
- Tensuiyama Masanori (1956.09 - 1963.01)
- Ikeda Masanori (1963.03 - 1963.05)
- Tensuiyama Masanori (1963.07 - 1968.09)
Gallery[]
