Anybody watch Sumo?

[dsbigred1]

Lots of fantastic storylines in the July basho:
The return of the GOAT Hakuho from a lengthy absence after surgeries. He is the lone Yokozuna at present.
Terunofuji’s quest for Yokozuna status after falling all the way down to division 5.. maybe farther, I forget. But it is remarkable.
Ura’s return to Makuuchi level after two horrible knee injuries.
Takayasu’s attempt for Ozeki rank seems unlikely as he was out the first 2 days.
Takakeisho is out on day 2 with injury
Shodai’s run as a poor Ozeki seems to be continuing…
And all of this is happening while the pandemic is pretty bad over there. They are allowing spectators though.
Does anyone else enjoy the tradition and battles of sumo?

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

No, but sometimes I watch adult films featuring what is known as a PAWG. That mean anything?

 

[NEHusker54]

 

[Kaladin]

 

[dsbigred1]

Have none of you ever banged a Japanese broad and awoken to her watching Sumo highlights? I think that is what hooked me. Because every time I watch it, I tend to get slightly aroused.
At least I hope that’s why…
Fuck, I might be gay

 

[HuskerGarrett]

I’ve seen Austin Powers when Fat Bastard became a sumo wrestler

 

[dsbigred1]

I’ve seen Austin Powers when Fat Bastard became a sumo wrestler

We’ll count it, but the Japs think his technique was awful and he had low quality Sumo and a poor demeanor

 

[HuskerGarrett]

We’ll count it, but the Japs think his technique was awful and he had low quality Sumo and a poor demeanor

I’m 1/4 Japanese and disagree. He’s the best

 

[dsbigred1]

I’m 1/4 Japanese and disagree. He’s the best

So you’re 3/4 wrong Garrett!

 

[Johannes de Silentio]

I remember they used to show it in random, large blocks on ESPN2 back in the day. It was sort of like what they'd do for World's Strongest Man. I'd find myself getting engaged for that block of programming with both of them. I haven't noticed it on TV in ages, though.

 

[dsbigred1]

I remember they used to show it in random, large blocks on ESPN2 back in the day. It was sort of like what they'd do for World's Strongest Man. I'd find myself getting engaged for that block of programming with both of them. I haven't noticed it on TV in ages, though.

Yea, I haven’t seen it in ages. That was back in the days of Akebono, the first Hawaiian Yokozuna. Have to watch on YouTube now, as far as I know.

 

[lee_carvallo_12]

Yea, I haven’t seen it in ages. That was back in the days of Akebono, the first Hawaiian Yokozuna. Have to watch on YouTube now, as far as I know.

Do you remember the WWE wrestler Yokozuna? Loved that guy.

 

[Ext. 55]

Do they have female Sumo? That seems hot

 

[dsbigred1]

Do they have female Sumo? That seems hot

Not that I have seen, but I would love to watch a feature on the number and duties of each Sumo’s Geishas 😉

 

[Jim14510]

No, but sometimes I watch adult films featuring what is known as a PAWG. That mean anything?

Was scared but googled anyway.

 

[bbenson67]

Lots of fantastic storylines in the July basho:
The return of the GOAT Hakuho from a lengthy absence after surgeries. He is the lone Yokozuna at present.
Terunofuji’s quest for Yokozuna status after falling all the way down to division 5.. maybe farther, I forget. But it is remarkable.
Ura’s return to Makuuchi level after two horrible knee injuries.
Takayasu’s attempt for Ozeki rank seems unlikely as he was out the first 2 days.
Takakeisho is out on day 2 with injury
Shodai’s run as a poor Ozeki seems to be continuing…
And all of this is happening while the pandemic is pretty bad over there. They are allowing spectators though.
Does anyone else enjoy the tradition and battles of sumo?

Hell yeah. I love Sumo and became somewhat of an aficionado when going to grad school in Hawaii. It had taken Hawaii by storm as the first foreign born Sumo had just achieved great success. His name was Jesse Takamiyama Kuhaulua. 450 pound local from Maui who was the first foreigner to win the highest championship and achieved the rank of Sekiwake. Japanese loved him too. KIKU Japanese TV station in Honolulu would run tournaments all the time. This was the mid '70s.

Sumo lifestyle is a great rabbit hole to go down with their crazy diet and just how structured Sumo life is in general. I saw a couple of Sumos in an elevator in Tokyo at the Keio Plaza Hotel which is where they stay for tournaments. They don't even look real they're so big.

 

[tman87]

Average lifespan between 60 and 65: Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy between 60 and 65, more than 20 years shorter than the average Japanese male, as the diet and sport take a toll on the wrestler's body.

I am surprised they live that long on average.

 

[HuskerGarrett]

Average lifespan between 60 and 65: Sumo wrestlers have a life expectancy between 60 and 65, more than 20 years shorter than the average Japanese male, as the diet and sport take a toll on the wrestler's body.

I am surprised they live that long on average.

You would think a Japanese person in such supreme physical condition could live until 130 or so.

 

[dsbigred1]

Seriously, as I type this with only one eye open, I do hope it has exposed at least someone to Sumo that finds it appreciable.
I love it, and think the tradition and history pomp of the bashos is awesome.

 

[Cookiemonster]

I was super into it in middle
School. But that’s been nearly 20 years. It is an interesting culture for sure. The physicality is fun to watch. I’m surprised no sumos go the football route as they have a superior level of strength leverage and quickness.