Tochitada Hideaki - 栃忠 秀昭 (born March 1, 1941 - January 21, 2008) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Tokuji, Yamaguchi. He made his debut in May 1959 and last wrestled for Kasugano stable. He reached the juryo division in May 1965. His highest rank was juryo 9 and he retired in September 1967.
Early Life[]
Tomokage attended Hofu High School where he was a member of the sumo club. In 1957 he participated at the 22nd National Sports Festival of Japan held in Shizuoka and won the sumo championship during his first year in high school. He was seen to have a bright future, however, in May 1958 he sprained his left knee during training. Nevertheless, he was recruited for professional sumo and joined Kasugano stable.
Career[]
He made his professional debut in May 1959 and was promoted to sandanme in January 1960 and makushita in July 1960. In January 1962, he changed his shikona from his surname to "Tochitada" (栃忠). In March 1965 he won the makushita yusho and was promoted to juryo for the May 1965 tournament. His first juryo run only lasted two tournaments and he was demoted back down to makushita in September 1965. In March 1966 he won his second makushita yusho and was promoted back to juryo in November 1965 where he remained for another seven tournaments.
Retirement from Sumo[]
Tochitada retired from sumo in September 1967. After retiring, he worked at a construction company in Tokyo and was engaged with the fishing industry at his hometown. He died on January 21, 2008, at the age of 67.
Fighting Style[]
Tochitada 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: 230-190-8/420 (51 basho)
- Juryo: 61-74/135 (9 basho)
- Makushita: 129-108-8/237 (35 basho)
- Sandanme: 19-5/24 (3 basho)
- Jonidan: 14-2/16 (2 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 7-1/8 (1 basho)
Championships[]
- 2 Makushita Championships
- 1st (March 1965)
- 2nd (March 1966)
Shikona History[]
- Tomokage Michitada (1959.05 - 1961.11)
- Tochitada Hideaki (1962.01 - 1967.09)