Asashio Taro
朝潮 · Yokozuna · Takasago stable · retired
File:Asashio_III_1956_Scan10011.jpg?utm_source=ja.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=api&utm_content=original / / Wikimedia Commons (Wikimedia Commons; cropped to a square around the face)| Highest rank | Yokozuna |
| Stable | Takasago stable |
| From | Hyogo-ken, Kobe-shi |
| Born | 1929-11-13 |
| Height | 189 cm |
| Weight | 145 kg |
| First tournament | 194810 |
| Retired | 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z |
What the name means
The ring name is written 朝潮. Taken character by character:
| 朝 | morning |
| 潮 | the tide |
These are the dictionary meanings of the characters, not a statement about why this particular name was chosen — that is the stablemaster’s business, and we do not guess at it. How ring names are put together →
Career record
Asashio Taro has fought 259 recorded bouts, winning 179 and losing 80 — a winning rate of 69.1%. He has taken 1 championship.
How he wins
| Technique | Japanese | Wins | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontal force out | 寄り切り | 49 | 27.4% |
| Frontal push out | 押し出し | 42 | 23.5% |
| Frontal crush out | 寄り倒し | 19 | 10.6% |
| Frontal push down | 押し倒し | 13 | 7.3% |
| Over arm throw | 上手投げ | 12 | 6.7% |
| Beltless armthrow | 掬い投げ | 8 | 4.5% |
| Frontal thrust out | 突き出し | 5 | 2.8% |
| Twisting backward knee trip | 切り返し | 4 | 2.2% |
Counted from his winning bouts in this database. English names follow NHK WORLD-JAPAN. All 87 techniques →
Most frequent opponents
| Opponent | Bouts | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tochihikari Masayuki | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Wakahaguro Tomoaki | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Kitanonada Noboru | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Haguroyama Sojo | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Ohikari Sadayuki | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Dewanishiki Tadao | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Kotogahama Sadao | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Wakanohana Kanji | 11 | 5 | 6 |
Recent tournaments
| Tournament | Rank | Record |
|---|---|---|
| January 1962 | Yokozuna 2 West | 0–0–15 |
| November 1961 | Yokozuna 2 West | 2–5–8 |
| September 1961 | Yokozuna 1 East | 0–4–11 |
| July 1961 | Yokozuna 1 West | 12–3 |
| May 1961 | Yokozuna 1 East | 0–4–11 |
| March 1961 | Yokozuna 1 West | 13–2 |
| January 1961 | Yokozuna 1 East | 9–6 |
| November 1960 | Yokozuna 1 West | 11–4 |
| September 1960 | Yokozuna 1 West | 11–4 |
| July 1960 | Yokozuna 1 West | 9–6 |
| May 1960 | Yokozuna 2 East | 10–5 |
| March 1960 | Yokozuna 1 West | 4–6–5 |
| January 1960 | Yokozuna 2 East | 11–4 |
| November 1959 | Yokozuna 2 East | 0–0–15 |
| September 1959 | Yokozuna 2 East | 0–0–15 |
Head-to-head records
Rivalries with at least 12 meetings, each with every bout listed:
| Opponent | Bouts | Record |
|---|---|---|
| Tochihikari Masayuki | 17 | 11–6 |
| Wakahaguro Tomoaki | 17 | 15–2 |
| Kitanonada Noboru | 16 | 9–7 |
| Haguroyama Sojo | 15 | 9–6 |
| Ohikari Sadayuki | 13 | 11–2 |
| Dewanishiki Tadao | 12 | 7–5 |
More detail
The Japanese side of this site carries seven pages on Asashio Taro: tournament-by-tournament results, every bout he has fought, head-to-head records against all opponents, a breakdown of his winning techniques, a reading of his fighting style, and his records.