Masumasumasu 902 Posted April 17, 2013 Congratulations to he and his bride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 38,008 Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) His wife is 26 year old Ai-san, a former nurse. She is three months pregnant, which means he should be a father come October. They were married at the end of March but Shouhouzan announced it at a press conference this morning. "I hope we can support each other and have a fun life!" he said. He was introduced to her by an acquaintance last March. "I like her levelheadedness," he explained. She knew nothing about sumo when they met, but at some point she had said to him that she would not marry him unless he makes it to Sanyaku.. He did make it to Komusubi in January but has had two consecutive MKs since then. "I have to take care of the two of them. I'll do a lot of keiko and get back up the ranks," he promised. Edited April 18, 2013 by Kintamayama 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted April 17, 2013 I love that pic. Always good to see that big smile he is hiding. Looks like his wife studied up enough to know what sanyaku was in time to five him the conditions for marriage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted April 17, 2013 Have you ever shaken hands with a sumo wrestler, especially one who practices a lot of tsuppari? Covered with thick calluses. Just wondered for the first time what their spouses and girlfriends think of that. I guess some martial artists do the same thing? Don't know much about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron bug 8 Posted April 17, 2013 Have you ever shaken hands with a sumo wrestler, especially one who practices a lot of tsuppari? Covered with thick calluses. Just wondered for the first time what their spouses and girlfriends think of that. I guess some martial artists do the same thing? Don't know much about it. It's a sign of a hard worker. Either a laborer, athlete, etc. Like myself, many dedicated weight lifters have thick callouses. I also have them from drumming for years. To me, hands that are soft and callous free are quite feminine (not knocking any men who match this description) and usually the sign of somebody who doesn't use their hands much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masumasumasu 902 Posted April 17, 2013 Have you ever shaken hands with a sumo wrestler, especially one who practices a lot of tsuppari? Covered with thick calluses. Just wondered for the first time what their spouses and girlfriends think of that. I guess some martial artists do the same thing? Don't know much about it. It's a sign of a hard worker. Either a laborer, athlete, etc. Like myself, many dedicated weight lifters have thick callouses. I also have them from drumming for years. To me, hands that are soft and callous free are quite feminine (not knocking any men who match this description) and usually the sign of somebody who doesn't use their hands much. I have shaken the hand of many world-class pianists. None of them had callouses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swami 231 Posted April 17, 2013 Hearty congratulations from the Swami! Swami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 10,038 Posted April 17, 2013 Happy news indeed! Congratulations to both of them. A few more pics: 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted April 17, 2013 "To me, hands that are soft and callous free are quite feminine (not knocking any men who match this description)" Or women who don't match this description I assume. ;-) "and usually the sign of somebody who doesn't use their hands much." I use my hands all the time, but I think I know where you are coming from. ------- I love the extra pics of Shohozan and his wife Ai, Yubinhaad. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron bug 8 Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) "To me, hands that are soft and callous free are quite feminine (not knocking any men who match this description)" Or women who don't match this description I assume. ;-) "and usually the sign of somebody who doesn't use their hands much." I use my hands all the time, but I think I know where you are coming from. ------- I love the extra pics of Shohozan and his wife Ai, Yubinhaad. Thanks. Yeah, it varies from person to person. Sweat is a very important factor in forming calluses. Consider yourself lucky because when those suckers tear open it hurts like hell. EDIT: This is besides the point, though. Congrats to Shohozan!! Edited April 18, 2013 by iron bug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted April 18, 2013 I have shaken the hand of many world-class pianists. None of them had callouses. Not even on their fingertips? Not that you'd detect that from shaking hands, necessarily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted April 18, 2013 "Yeah, it varies from person to person. Sweat is a very important factor in forming calluses. Consider yourself lucky because when those suckers tear open it hurts like hell." I would have never guessed the sweat factor. EDIT: Yes, asides aside: Congratulations to Shohozan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 31,366 Posted June 20, 2014 Shohozan had his wedding reception today with about 440 guests. His first son was born last October.http://www.nikkansports.com/sports/sumo/news/f-sp-tp3-20140620-1321072.htmlhttp://www.hochi.co.jp/sports/sumo/20140620-OHT1T50165.html 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shumitto 402 Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Men have to reach san'yaku to get married, women only need to sport a nice smile. Edited June 20, 2014 by shumitto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couginishiki 33 Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Men have to reach san'yaku to get married, women only need to sport a nice smile.I'm glad one of then can smile...Shoho looks like he was passing a kidney stone. Edited June 20, 2014 by Couginishiki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 31,366 Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) Shohozan had his wedding reception today with about 440 guests. His first son was born last October. Demon-kakka holding the son http://www.hochi.co.jp/sports/sumo/20140620-OHT1T50290.html Entering to the sound of sumo jinku there he was before pictures from the Yasukuni shrine, where the jungyo resumed today. Shohozan with his son Yukiya, now six months old, wearing an identical kesho-mawashi. Edited June 22, 2014 by Akinomaki 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I am the Yokozuna 109 Posted June 22, 2014 Congratulations to both of them. Hope to have many more babies. At least, she has straitened her teeth. Helps to have a wealthy hubby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asameshimae 220 Posted June 22, 2014 (edited) I rather like how people are not so stuck on how their teeth look in Japan. Edited June 22, 2014 by Asameshimae Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treblemaker 254 Posted July 6, 2014 Have you ever shaken hands with a sumo wrestler, especially one who practices a lot of tsuppari? Covered with thick calluses. Just wondered for the first time what their spouses and girlfriends think of that. I guess some martial artists do the same thing? Don't know much about it. It's a sign of a hard worker. Either a laborer, athlete, etc. Like myself, many dedicated weight lifters have thick callouses. I also have them from drumming for years. To me, hands that are soft and callous free are quite feminine (not knocking any men who match this description) and usually the sign of somebody who doesn't use their hands much. I have shaken the hand of many world-class pianists. None of them had callouses. True, Not a good indicator of hard work. Same goes for surgeons and dentists... Now, go play footsie with a ballerina. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
