1. grade of 6
1st Level – Jonokuchi
Typical gap since previous grade: 3 monthsestimate
Basic Tsuppari (palm strikes), Mawashi belt grips, and Shinto rituals.
Requirements for this grade
We do not yet have documented requirements for this grade. They will be added once the relevant organisation’s syllabus is available.
Absolute beginning ("the mouth") in the professional hierarchy of Japanese Sumo.