Kasugano stable
Early in his career Chiyonoyama was known for the power of his "tsuppari" (thrusting) attack but during his successful run to "yokozuna" in 1951 he made an effort to improve his "yotsu-sumo" (grappling) techniques under the supervision of ex-"yokozuna" Tochigiyama of Kasugano stable and his own head coach, former "yokozuna" Tsunenohana. He liked a "migi-yotsu" (left hand outside, right hand inside) grip on his opponent's "mawashi" and his favourite "kimarite" was "uwatenage" (overarm throw).