This time we spotlight tachiai, the initial charge that starts all bouts. It's said that 90% of matches are decided at the faceoff. But there are many factors at play. Do you lead with your right foot or your left? Should you put more emphasis on your first step or your second? And what kind of mind games take place as rikishi go through pre-bout rituals and synchronize their timing? Our guest is Nishonoseki Oyakata, who reflects on his tachiai technique and talks about facing off against fierce rivals.