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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)...

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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...

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