Toshuzan Koichiro - 土州山 好一郎 (born January 1, 1904 - May 4, 1977) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Akaoka, Kochi. He made his debut in May 1922 and wrestled for Futagoyama stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1933. His highest rank was maegashira 4 and he retired in January 1939.
Career[]
Early Career[]
Yoshiharu Takeuchi joined Futagoyama stable which was run by former maegashira Toshuzan who came from the same hometown of Takeuchi. He initially wrestled under the shikona "Tosanoumi" (土佐ノ海) before he was given the new shikona "Tosanoyama" (土佐ノ山) in May 1931. Shortly prior to promotion to juryo in February 1932, he was given the shikona "Toshuzan" (土州山) which was his stablemaster's ring name during his active career. He won the juryo yusho in March 1932 with a strong 8-2 record and he was promoted to makuuchi in January 1933.
Makuuchi Career[]
In January 1934, Toshuzan finished with a strong 8-3 record and finished runner-up to Minanogawa's 9-2 record. He was ranked in the top division for six years, reaching as high as maegashira 4 in May 1934. In January 1939, he finished with a winless 0-13 record and retired from the sport after the tournament.
Retirement from Sumo[]
After retiring, he remained in sumo as an elder of the Japan Sumo Association, working as a coach at Futagoyama stable under the name Otake Oyakata. Upon the stable's closure in June 1947, he transferred to Nishonoseki stable. He reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 in 1968. He died on May 4, 1977, at the age of 73.
Fighting Style[]
Toshuzan was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. His most common kimarite was utchari (backward pivot throw) and tsuridashi (lift out). He was also fond of employing tsuppari, a series of rapid thrusts to the chest.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 89-102/191 (18 basho)
- Makuuchi: 65-86/151 (13 basho)
- Juryo: 24-16/40 (4 basho)
Championships[]
- 1 Juryo Championship (March 1932)
Shikona History[]
- Tosanoumi (1922.05 - 1931.03)
- Tosanoyama (1931.05 - 1931.10)
- Toshuzan Koichiro (1932.01 - 1939.01)
Gallery[]
