Further divided into five ranks jūryō (十両). Fixed at 28 wrestlers makushita (幕下). Fixed at 120 wrestlers sandanme (三段目). Fixed at 180 wrestlers jonidan (序二段)...

tournament, whereas other rankings are not announced for several weeks. Makushita (幕下) is the third highest division. Prior to the creation of the jūryō division...

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however if not done properly will often end in quick defeat. Makushita (幕下) 'Below the curtain'. The third highest division of sumo wrestlers, below...