Sumopedia - Season 1
Season 1
Network
DatesJul 16, 2017 - Nov 21, 2017
Episodes
Season 1Episode 12 min
Yokozuna
Yokozuna - sumo wrestlers
Season 1Episode 22 min
Initial Charge
In sumo, the tachiai (initial charge) can have a big impact on the outcome of a match.
Season 1Episode 32 min
Techniques
Here are a few of the 82 recognized winning techniques used in Grand Sumo.
Season 1Episode 42 min
Gyoji
The gyoji plays several indispensable roles during a sumo tournament.
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.
Season 1Episode 62 min
Kokugikan
The Kokugikan is a sports stadium in Tokyo where Grand Sumo tournaments are held several times a year.
Season 1Episode 72 min
Dohyo
The dohyo is the sacred ring where sumo wrestlers face off during tournaments.
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.
Season 1Episode 92 min
Mawashi
See what goes in to making the mawashi that sumo wrestlers wear during bouts.
Season 1Episode 102 min
Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony
Learn the basics of the Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony that precedes top division matches.
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.
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?
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.
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."
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."
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.
Season 1Episode 172 min
Gyoji Shouts
The gyoji (sumo referee) keeps bouts in order with a lexicon that's exclusive to the sport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Season 1Episode 232 min
Sumo Stables
Stables are where wrestlers eat, sleep, and breathe sumo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Season 1Episode 282 min
Throwing Techniques
Get a grip on some of sumo's dynamic throwing techniques.
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!
Season 1Episode 302 min
Forbidden Moves in Sumo
Using any of these forbidden moves in sumo is grounds for disqualification.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Season 1Episode 422 min
Live Sumo Broadcasting
Broadcasting of sumo wrestling on television has evolved over the decades.
Nov 13, 2017
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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