Sumopedia - Season 1

Sumopedia - Season 1

Season 1

Network
DatesJul 16, 2017 - Nov 21, 2017

Episodes

Yokozuna
Season 1Episode 12 min

Yokozuna

Yokozuna - sumo wrestlers
Initial Charge
Season 1Episode 22 min

Initial Charge

In sumo, the tachiai (initial charge) can have a big impact on the outcome of a match.
Techniques
Season 1Episode 32 min

Techniques

Here are a few of the 82 recognized winning techniques used in Grand Sumo.
Gyoji
Season 1Episode 42 min

Gyoji

The gyoji plays several indispensable roles during a sumo tournament.
Chanko-nabe
Season 1Episode 52 min

Chanko-nabe

Chanko-nabe is a hearty meal that builds the massive bodies of sumo wrestlers and gives them the energy to train.
Kokugikan
Season 1Episode 62 min

Kokugikan

The Kokugikan is a sports stadium in Tokyo where Grand Sumo tournaments are held several times a year.
Dohyo
Season 1Episode 72 min

Dohyo

The dohyo is the sacred ring where sumo wrestlers face off during tournaments.
Rituals in the Sumo Ring
Season 1Episode 82 min

Rituals in the Sumo Ring

Before a sumo match can begin, several rituals are required to clear the air and expel evil spirits.
Mawashi
Season 1Episode 92 min

Mawashi

See what goes in to making the mawashi that sumo wrestlers wear during bouts.
Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony
Season 1Episode 102 min

Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony

Learn the basics of the Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony that precedes top division matches.
Rivals: Akebono and Takanohana
Season 1Episode 112 min

Rivals: Akebono and Takanohana

Flash back to the 1990s when the fierce rivalry between Akebono and Takanohana lit up the world of GRAND SUMO.
Prize Money
Season 1Episode 122 min

Prize Money

Have you ever wondered what's in the stack of envelopes that sumo wrestlers receive after winning a bout?
Gyoji's Attire
Season 1Episode 132 min

Gyoji's Attire

The traditional clothing worn by the Gyoji (referee) in the sumo ring play an important role in carrying out their duties.
Mono-ii (Judges Objection)
Season 1Episode 142 min

Mono-ii (Judges Objection)

In cases where the outcome of a sumo bout could go either way, ringside judges can dispute the call with a "mono-ii."
Sumo Topknot
Season 1Episode 152 min

Sumo Topknot

Sumo wrestlers stand out in a crowd thanks to their massive build, mawashi belt and, of course, their iconic hairstyle known as "mage."
Championship Prizes
Season 1Episode 162 min

Championship Prizes

Sumo wrestlers don't just win glory when they are crowned champion at a tournament. They also get their hands on a wide variety of prizes, ranging from cash to an entire cow-worth of beef.
Gyoji Shouts
Season 1Episode 172 min

Gyoji Shouts

The gyoji (sumo referee) keeps bouts in order with a lexicon that's exclusive to the sport.
Keshomawashi
Season 1Episode 182 min

Keshomawashi

Before top division bouts begin, wrestlers perform a ring entrance ceremony wearing colorful keshoumawashi (brocaded aprons) that express fighting spirit and individuality.
Sagari (Sumo Belt Cords)
Season 1Episode 192 min

Sagari (Sumo Belt Cords)

The host gives an in-depth view of the long-standing history and the making of the Sagari belt cords worn by wrestlers during combat.
Bow Twirling Ceremony
Season 1Episode 202 min

Bow Twirling Ceremony

After the completion of a day's bouts, the ritualistic yumitori-shiki is performed with a traditional bamboo bow in order to fend off evil spirits.
Foreign-Born Rikishi
Season 1Episode 212 min

Foreign-Born Rikishi

Grand Sumo in Japan witnesses wrestlers from more than 20 nations and many of them have made their marks on the national stage.
Banzuke (Rankings)
Season 1Episode 222 min

Banzuke (Rankings)

Sheds light on the rankings in Japanese traditional sumo, called banzuke, highlighting the importance of rankings and how wrestlers can be affected by them.
Sumo Stables
Season 1Episode 232 min

Sumo Stables

Stables are where wrestlers eat, sleep, and breathe sumo.
Basic Sumo Training
Season 1Episode 242 min

Basic Sumo Training

Sumo wrestlers train their bodies through a strict daily regimen of exercises known as "keiko" to gain the speed, power, and agility needed in the tournament ring.
Putting on Mawashi
Season 1Episode 252 min

Putting on Mawashi

Learn all the twists and turns required to properly wear the mawashi (belt) that sumo wrestlers are famous for.
How to See Grand Sumo
Season 1Episode 262 min

How to See Grand Sumo

Seeing GRAND SUMO in person is a popular attraction for visitors to Japan. Here's all you need to know before you go.
Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out)
Season 1Episode 272 min

Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out)

Yorikiri (frontal force out) is one of the most common moves in sumo. The concept is simple, but mastering it is not easy.
Throwing Techniques
Season 1Episode 282 min

Throwing Techniques

Get a grip on some of sumo's dynamic throwing techniques.
Becoming a Sumo Wrestler
Season 1Episode 292 min

Becoming a Sumo Wrestler

See how an intense training regimen and a strict bulking diet transformed a lanky 80 kg 15-year-old boy into one of the greatest sumo wrestlers to ever set foot in the ring!
Forbidden Moves in Sumo
Season 1Episode 302 min

Forbidden Moves in Sumo

Using any of these forbidden moves in sumo is grounds for disqualification.
The Floating Roof of Sumo
Season 1Episode 312 min

The Floating Roof of Sumo

The iconic roof floating above the GRAND SUMO ring has its roots in history, but it's actually an invention to solve a modern conundrum.
Rank of Ozeki
Season 1Episode 322 min

Rank of Ozeki

Ozeki is the second-highest rank in sumo wrestling, and although it is not the top rank, the wrestlers still face tough challenges.
Yobidashi
Season 1Episode 332 min

Yobidashi

In addition to building and tearing down the ring for every tournament, these men do whatever it takes to keep the bouts moving along without a hitch.
Jul 16, 2017
Gold Star Victory
Season 1Episode 342 min

Gold Star Victory

An upset victory of a maegashira sumo wrestler against a yokozuna is known as kinboshi, or gold star victory.
Jul 17, 2017
Salt Tossing
Season 1Episode 352 min

Salt Tossing

The act of tossing salt into the sumo ring before a bout is a purification ritual, but that doesn't mean that wrestlers can't sprinkle a dose of personality into how they go about it.
Jul 23, 2017
Leg Tripping Techniques
Season 1Episode 362 min

Leg Tripping Techniques

Although many sumo bouts are won through pushing and thrusting, sweeping the leg of an opponent can also earn a wrestler a trip to the winner's circle.
Jul 24, 2017
Belt Fighting Style
Season 1Episode 372 min

Belt Fighting Style

Highly-ranked sumo wrestlers leverage their strong grasp of yotsu-zumo fighting styles that target the belt of their opponent to win bouts.
Sep 11, 2017
Push and Thrust Style
Season 1Episode 382 min

Push and Thrust Style

Pushing and thrusting (tsuki-oshi) is one of the most basic styles of sumo wrestling, and it's also one of the most effective when done right.
Ceremonial Hand Gestures
Season 1Episode 392 min

Ceremonial Hand Gestures

Ever wondered what sumo wrestlers are doing with their hands after they've won a bout?
Sep 18, 2017
Special Prizes
Season 1Episode 402 min

Special Prizes

A prize is given to any wrestler who has met criteria during a sumo tournament and is below the Ozeki and Yokozuna rank.
Sep 24, 2017
Dressing Room
Season 1Episode 412 min

Dressing Room

Enriching the sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Sep 25, 2017
Live Sumo Broadcasting
Season 1Episode 422 min

Live Sumo Broadcasting

Broadcasting of sumo wrestling on television has evolved over the decades.
Nov 13, 2017
Sumo Training School
Season 1Episode 432 min

Sumo Training School

Examines the meaning behind the names of sumo wrestling rings, which mostly originate from animals or locations.
Nov 21, 2017

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