1.   An even louder drumbeat accompanies their high-stepping moves and sharp arm thrusts, all executed with a determined gaze and heads held high.

2.   Ozeki Chiyotaikai exploded out of the blocks and overwhelmed winless top maegashira Akinoshima with a barrage of powerful arm thrusts to also remain undefeated.

3.   After a barrage of arm thrusts to the face and neck, Tosanoumi shoved his opponent out to pick up his fourth win.

4.   In his final bout with yokozuna Takanohana, Akebono, famous for his strong arm thrusts, failed to use either arm effectively.