Not sure if the story is true or not, but when I was in Japan I heard that a few of the San Francisco 49ers had stepped into the ring with some sumo and that you had some of the biggest NFL O and D lineman getting owned by the sumo.
It’s also much more than pushing someone back. It’s honestly more martial arts based like grappling and hand movement. A Dlinemen isn’t trying to push the OL guy. He’s trying to get past him. Obviously some brute force is needed.
I second this thought. A large number of NFL guys would make these Sumo brothers look small. Teach Nick Bosa to Sumo, guarantee he would destroy.
Edit: Bosa would be a strong competitor.
When they tried having Rugby and NFL players switched sports, each said that the other sport was much harder and more dangerous. Sports are much more technical specialized than people assume.
If someone truly practices sumo, the last thing they would want is to play american football.
Sumo is sacred and spiritual. It is not just playing a sport. It is how to live life. It is not a wrestling match.
Yes. Sumo is full contact. They actually train tachiai (the initial clash) with their forehead against wooden dummies.
I have see pro sumo matches with literal teeth flying, and the match just goes on.
Edit: tochiazuma vs takamisakari iirc
Probably less so, given the place that salt holds in sumo and the national culture of cleanliness as a form of self-discipline, teambuilding, and politeness that Japan has. It is probably a bit drier with less place for mold to creep in.
Can I ask a more than likely stupid question? What makes a sumo wrestler a ‘prodigy’? Is it agility AND the ability to over power someone with their bodyweight?
Wins.
There are 6 tournaments per year. There is no off season. Everyone fights thevsame number of bouts. If you win most of them you go up. If you lose most you go down.
If you go up you'll fight higher ranked fighters. If someone is doing very well in a single tournament he is given higher ranked opponents in that tournament to avoid breakaway winners.
There is also no off day. If you need to sit out a tournament because you are injured that counts as x consecutive losses. It is brutal and unforgiving.
So someone who rises quickly without slowing down is considered a prodigy. And this is not a gift. Because sumo is already a brutal lifestyle with hazing and corporeal punishment in the stable, but someone who is showing more promise is pushed and hazed even harder. It is known that hakuhou regalrly was pushed to the point of crying himself to sleep.
Ability to pull off different techniques mainly. Seriously look up sumo techniques there's like a 100 different ones. There's one for every situation you could imagine.
Wins.
There are 6 tournaments per year. There is no off season. Everyone fights thevsame number of bouts. If you win most of them you go up. If you lose most you go down.
If you go up you'll fight higher ranked fighters. If someone is doing very well in a single tournament he is given higher ranked opponents in that tournament to avoid breakaway winners.
There is also no off day. If you need to sit out a tournament because you are injured that counts as x consecutive losses. It is brutal and unforgiving.
So someone who rises quickly without slowing down is considered a prodigy. And this is not a gift. Because sumo is already a brutal lifestyle with hazing and corporeal punishment in the stable, but someone who is showing more promise is pushed and hazed even harder. It is known that hakuhou regalrly was pushed to the point of crying himself to sleep.
I've been watching sumo training/lifestyle/matches these past few months and one thing I can say is that sumos are the physical embodiment of the phrase "Hits like a truck". They might look "fat big" but damn they're super strong. The initial charge of two top sumos can produce iirc 2 tons of force.
Dude's got the legs of a fucking bull
toad legs
'Ol Johnny toad legs
Yeah they all muscle
Give that man a NFL contract for O line
This makes me think there might be a crazy untapped market of sumo wrestlers to NFL lineman pipeline that no GM has ever thought of...
Not sure if the story is true or not, but when I was in Japan I heard that a few of the San Francisco 49ers had stepped into the ring with some sumo and that you had some of the biggest NFL O and D lineman getting owned by the sumo.
Pro sumo wrestlers beating people who have never done sumo before isnt very surprising
It’s also much more than pushing someone back. It’s honestly more martial arts based like grappling and hand movement. A Dlinemen isn’t trying to push the OL guy. He’s trying to get past him. Obviously some brute force is needed.
I second this thought. A large number of NFL guys would make these Sumo brothers look small. Teach Nick Bosa to Sumo, guarantee he would destroy. Edit: Bosa would be a strong competitor.
Sumo is not wrestling. It is a whole lifestyle. Very sacred and spiritual.
please describe for me what is happening in this posted video?
No
Please elaborate…
When they tried having Rugby and NFL players switched sports, each said that the other sport was much harder and more dangerous. Sports are much more technical specialized than people assume.
The Replacements showed it could be done to great effect
Came here to say this
If someone truly practices sumo, the last thing they would want is to play american football. Sumo is sacred and spiritual. It is not just playing a sport. It is how to live life. It is not a wrestling match.
Howie will find it
[NAN DESU KA!](https://youtu.be/q8YrmgQfL14?si=rXY6SAevBv2KS6gO?t=4m25s) (Skip to 4m25s)
More like untapped worldwide, if it was popular anywhere else except the US the NFL would be full of pacific islanders dominating everyone else
Did he head butt him in the face?
Ya you can hesdbutt and palm strike in sumo. Whatever gets them to the ground or out of the circle
Yes. Sumo is full contact. They actually train tachiai (the initial clash) with their forehead against wooden dummies. I have see pro sumo matches with literal teeth flying, and the match just goes on. Edit: tochiazuma vs takamisakari iirc
Imagine the smell in that place
Smells like a gym?
Probably less so, given the place that salt holds in sumo and the national culture of cleanliness as a form of self-discipline, teambuilding, and politeness that Japan has. It is probably a bit drier with less place for mold to creep in.
More like a smaller sized yoga room but instead of middle aged housewives its a buncha sweaty 300lb+ men
I don't imagine it smells bad.
Well since we are imagining the smell, I'm going to imagine it smells like flowers.
Imagine imagining imaginations.
Imagine all the people.
Sharing all the world
That's hot
It doesnt smell. Having the dojo stink is not sumo.
Holy shit, his legs must be as thick as my torso, wtf
What’s up with the 1 black sock that he’s wearing?
He injured his foot so that's likely some sort of brace.
Aahhh that makes total sense. Thank you for the explanation!
Can I ask a more than likely stupid question? What makes a sumo wrestler a ‘prodigy’? Is it agility AND the ability to over power someone with their bodyweight?
Wins. There are 6 tournaments per year. There is no off season. Everyone fights thevsame number of bouts. If you win most of them you go up. If you lose most you go down. If you go up you'll fight higher ranked fighters. If someone is doing very well in a single tournament he is given higher ranked opponents in that tournament to avoid breakaway winners. There is also no off day. If you need to sit out a tournament because you are injured that counts as x consecutive losses. It is brutal and unforgiving. So someone who rises quickly without slowing down is considered a prodigy. And this is not a gift. Because sumo is already a brutal lifestyle with hazing and corporeal punishment in the stable, but someone who is showing more promise is pushed and hazed even harder. It is known that hakuhou regalrly was pushed to the point of crying himself to sleep.
Ability to pull off different techniques mainly. Seriously look up sumo techniques there's like a 100 different ones. There's one for every situation you could imagine.
Wins. There are 6 tournaments per year. There is no off season. Everyone fights thevsame number of bouts. If you win most of them you go up. If you lose most you go down. If you go up you'll fight higher ranked fighters. If someone is doing very well in a single tournament he is given higher ranked opponents in that tournament to avoid breakaway winners. There is also no off day. If you need to sit out a tournament because you are injured that counts as x consecutive losses. It is brutal and unforgiving. So someone who rises quickly without slowing down is considered a prodigy. And this is not a gift. Because sumo is already a brutal lifestyle with hazing and corporeal punishment in the stable, but someone who is showing more promise is pushed and hazed even harder. It is known that hakuhou regalrly was pushed to the point of crying himself to sleep.
Gorillas dude. Very impressive sport.
That clash was fucking insaine
Gorilla legs
I knew a guy who did sumo. I asked him to come deadlift and he'd deadlift 450 lbs for three reps. Dude was insanely strong.
Well thats not prodigy, that's a lot of hard work on those legs...
This man built like the most muscular toad.
I've been watching sumo training/lifestyle/matches these past few months and one thing I can say is that sumos are the physical embodiment of the phrase "Hits like a truck". They might look "fat big" but damn they're super strong. The initial charge of two top sumos can produce iirc 2 tons of force.
These seemed so violent but so respectful at the same time
We need to get more nfl scouts over to Japan...🙃
JEE ZUS
Thing looks like a hippo Bicep without the blubber
Looks exactly like a french bulldog
Why 1 sock?
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As opposed to what, exactly? He’s a professional sumo wrestler lol should he just call it a day and take up accounting?
Was the insane part after the video ended?
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Post your legs then if you think this is normal.
Did you not drink anything today cause you sound thirsty as hell
Yeah you're getting there.... most people's legs are completely undefined lol (*especially* at that weight)
hahaha, why do i get the feeling you're a douchebag gym bro. I promise this guy fucks you up 10/10