As the niece of Japan's 13-time world champion and three-time Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida, Chisato Yoshida wants to continue the family's wrestling legacy in hopes of replicating some degree her famous aunt's exploits.
But by carrying the Yoshida name, the 15-year-old has a massive reputation to live up to, with her aunt, who retired from the sport in 2019, known by some as the "strongest woman alive."
"My goal is to become an Olympic champion," Chisato said.
"As (Saori's) niece, everyone expects me to perform at a high level so I'm used to dealing with pressure," she said.
A first-year student at Aichi Prefecture's Shigakukan High School, Chisato won the silver medal in the women's 69-kilogram division at last month's under-17 world championships in Rome.
The daughter of Saori's older brother Hidetoshi, Chisato took up the sport at the age of two in the wrestling school her late grandfather Eikatsu founded in central Japan's Mie Prefecture.
"I was on the mat before I developed a sense of self," she said.
At just 1.53 meters in height, Chisato excels at attacking low, and won the 66kg title at last year's national junior high invitational.
Saori has always been a steady presence in Chisato's life, and has put her various gold medals around her niece's neck many times.
"They are pretty heavy and cool looking," Chisato said.
For Chisato, wrestling is very much a family affair, now spanning three generations of the Yoshida clan.
Her grandfather, Saori's father, was a former national champion who later became Japan's national team coach.
Her father was a student wrestler who won many national titles in junior high, high school and college.
Saori was undefeated in major championships between 2002 and 2016. She won 13 world titles in a row and three consecutive Olympic gold medals, in Athens in 2004, Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012.
Chisato's aunt is teaching her to master takedowns, techniques that involve throwing an opponent off balance and bringing her to the mat, typically with the aggressor landing on top.
A double leg takedown, a single leg takedown and rear body lock takedown are just some examples.
"Always go for a takedown. Don't give up, keep shooting for a takedown," Saori advises.
Chisato is focused on growing her skillset and the teenager is always looking for new ways to improve. She also knows that an aggressive mindset aids in earning wins on the mat, and that is what she is aiming for.
"I'm going to fight until the very end and score a clean win."
