Re: [SUMO] Re: Takanohana and humility

["Brett D. DePaola" <depaola@phys.ksu.edu>]

Masumiriki wrote:

>  Along with the fact Takanohana failed to win yusho back to back basho,
>  there were some questions about his character or integrity.
>
>  1. announced his engagement to marry to a young actress, and then suddenly
>  decided not to pursue his public announcement and dumped her
>  2. kicked the side of the "sacred" dohyo stage
>  3. spitted chikara mizu water on the dohyo inside of dohyo circle
>
>  With conservative and traditional Sumo authorities having influential
>  power in Sumo community, these type of acts did not give Takanohana any
>  advantage to be promoted earlier than the time he was promoted.

Yes, I agree with Abe-san (always a safe bet!).  I think that
Takahanada was showing some of the immaturity of youth, and it had the
effect of delaying his promotion.  Thinking about it now, I wonder if
the name change to Takanohana was in some small way intended as a
statement "I am not the somewhat immature kid I had been".

IMHO, Takanohana now has an awesome demeanor.  He is calm, dignified,
and seems totally at peace.  Just look as some stills of him while he
is fighting.  I've never seen such a peaceful and calm face on a
fighter! 

Regards,

Brett