Chiyotaikai Ryūji the power to continue wrestling my brand of sumo anymore," said Chiyotaikai. He remained as a coach at his stable under the "toshiyori" name of Sanoyama-"oyakata". He had his "danpatsu-shiki", or formal retirement ceremony, at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan on October 2, 2010. Shortly after the death of Chiyonofuji on July 31, 2016, Chiyotaikai was confirmed as the new head coach of Kokonoe stable, changing his name from Sanoyama to Kokonoe-"oyakata". Chiyotaikai was somewhat above average in size (1.81 m/158 kg), but was nonetheless a very agile fighter who preferred quick decisions by "oshi-sumo". He was known mostly for his explosive
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