 Hakuhō would indeed surpass Taihō's all-time championship record by winning his 33rd "yushō" in January 2015, two years after Taihō's death.Taihō was noted for his skill and power when he grabbed his opponents' "mawashi" or belt– techniques known as "yotsu-sumo".His preferred grip was "hidari-yotsu", a right hand outside, left hand inside position.