Oushimaru1138

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  1. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    So I’ve been curious about this, what are the age limits for becoming a rikishi? I read for the physical, you had to complete high school, and be under 23. I’m currently 25, and have been thinking about one day trying to start with amateur, and work my way to pro, and hopefully move there. But I feel like it would be too late. Does anyone know the ways in which someone in their mid 20s could join?
  2. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    It all depends on how things play out. I still need to get a mawashi, but believe me, no matter what, I will not give up
  3. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’ve been actually practicing, mostly the basics, and thing I can do alone, cause the only group that actually gets together and train is pretty much close to 150 miles away. Which is depressing when you don’t have a vehicle, and it would take 2 days to to go there and back. but I’m planning on going to the New Orleans open when that rolls around.
  4. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    Practicing mostly, no money, or means of transportation to meet up with the only group that practice sumo in the whole state of Florida, or to go to the tournaments that are out of state. It’s actually kinda depressing. My goal is to spend the year training, and go to the New Orleans open in March.
  5. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    Interesting. Personally I liked sumo more than football. I tend to lean more towards combat sports.
  6. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    That’s what it’s called, thanx
  7. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’ve literally just joined the forum. I’ve always wanted to do sumo, and a friend told me about when he first moved to Japan, he was able to get a visa that allowed him to stay because he was learning a fighting style there, and I was hoping sumo would’ve been one of those. And personally it’s not even about going pro anymore, more I’d want to be able to hold my own. I made the original post in order to get some answers, abd it just became this. And if people thought it was a waste of time, why even comment? And also I am setting everything up so I can start practicing this year. I hope to prove some the people on here wrong. And I want a chance to earn the respect of a former Yokozuna. Even if I can’t be pro, I can still train to be as strong as them.
  8. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’m doing it regardless. I’ll admit there is a bit of validation, but it’s mostly for myself, to prove that I can do it, and if I get recognition for this, I’ll be happy. But my goal is to at least reach a level comparable to yokozuna. And to maybe one day meet the rikishi that inspired me to want to do sumo in the first place
  9. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’m always trying to keep that mindset. Even if I go pro, I still want to be the best I can. One of my goals would to be able to hold my own against a pro. It’s kinda disconcerting when people make it sound like it’s pointless, or doesn’t have as much respect as pro. A lot of it is me psyching myself out too. Which usually happens if there’s something I’m getting into. But it can also be a good motivator. Thanx
  10. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’m enjoying the discussion for the most part. I’ve always admired the sport, but seldom get to talk about it, so it’s nice to have a discussion. And I don’t know how to address the rest of your comment without coming off as braggy, or egotistical. I just want to do my best, and have fun, and if I gain notoriety, I’ll be happy. Even better if I ever had a chance to have a pro fight.
  11. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’ve always wanted to do it. I want to learn different fighting styles. But sumo was a sport that I promised myself I’d do if I had the chance. And it has to have some kind of popularity if it’s being brought up for discussion in the olympics. And it’s more I’d want to be at the same level as a Yokozuna, regardless if I went pro
  12. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I was asking an opinion. That was in response to the other guy. I’m still new to the community itself. I’ve been mostly studying the sport. I joined the forum to meet people, and ask questions.
  13. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    Well that gives me hope lol
  14. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    That’s why I said settle for amateur. But even if I can’t go pro, I’m gonna train like one. I’ll push myself to be at the same level as a Yokozuna. Also if they aren’t on the same level, is amateur even worth it then in your eyes?
  15. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    When it came to amateur sumo, I felt like it would be looked down on by the pros. Like why would someone who lives sumo 24/7 ever respect, or take a amateur seriously? Or that an amateur champion would never be on the same level as a Yokozuna. I know that’s more than likely wrong, and I’m just letting nerves get the best of me. And personally I want to prove my notions wrong, and prove to myself that an amateur wrestler (because I don’t know if rikishi is strictly used for pro) can take on and beat a yokozuna. I’m pretty sure it’s all fear, and nerves talking. But I want to earn the respect of the pros, and I felt the only way that was possible was to be a pro.
  16. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    Out of curiosity, are monikers a thing in amateur sumo, or is that strictly a pro sumo thing
  17. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I get it lol
  18. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    To me, it doesn’t sound right. I prefer to try and use either rikishi, or wrestler
  19. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    Yeah, I try to use correct terminology, but it tends to slip my mind.
  20. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’m working on it. I’m saving up to buy one and I’m still new to the forum. I’ll hopefully be able to really get started in the coming year.
  21. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I know the basics, but I’m willing to learn. I just don’t have many friends that are into sumo. I’m sorry if I came off as disingenuous, that was not my intention. I’m a fan of the sport, I just haven’t really refreshed my memory on everything I’ve read. But if I have to, I’ll prove that I’m serious about being a rikishi, even if it’s only amateur, I still want to train like a pro. And with it gaining popularity in America, it reignited that flame I felt when I first learned about the sport.
  22. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    Believe what you want. All I know is I’m serious about wanting to do the sport. Yeah I may be naive to some parts, but I do know some of the basics. And idk how to prove it to you guys, but I am 100% serious when I say I want to do sumo. And yeah, there are things I don’t know, but I’m always willing to learn. Call me a troll all you want, but I know that in the end, this is a sport that calls me
  23. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    It bugs the hell out of me too, I catch myself switching out the terms without thinking about it. It’s something I’m working on though.
  24. Oushimaru1138

    Age limits

    I’m aware of the training. I’m 5’9 and 200lbs, but I’m planning on going for the heavyweight class. I plan on taking this seriously. Every night I practice the basics, getting the feel for it, and will start to push myself. I’m saving up for a mawashi, and I’ve been practicing palm thrusts on the tree outside my house. This was the one sport that spoke to me the most. And seeing videos of the training has basically only strengthen my desire. And next to palm thrusts, and shikos, I’ve been working on being able to do a full split. I may not know all the terminology, but this is the one sport that always called to me. Everything about the sport interests me. When I say I want to be a rikishi, I damn well mean it.
  25. Oushimaru1138

    New to the forum

    Hello, I’m new to the forum, and I wanted to get to make some friends, and maybe a training buddy. I’ve been interested in sumo since I read a National Geographic article on Akebono, and it stuck with me ever since. And recently I’ve been wanting to actually start taking up the sport, and I’m always lookin for more friends in this community. If anyone in Florida near the Orlando Kissimmee hit me up. Let’s talk, meet, and maybe have a bout, lol. I’m looking forward to making new friends.