Kintamayama 44,354 Posted December 11, 2018 16 hours ago, Naganoyama said: Is it time to close this thread? Why? It's the thread that makes the most sense these days. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted December 12, 2018 I've seen this type of posts in a golf forum. A person new to the forum posts for the 1st time asking about his chance of becoming a pro. Many are trolls. Once in a while, someone sounds genuine (but extremely naive). This is the 1st time I've seen a post like this in sumo forum. My advice to the OP - find something you can do for a decent living. You can always watch sumo and daydream. Your chance of becoming a pro sumo wrestler is near zero as my chance of becoming the president of United States. For those who are giving him actual advice as if the dream is even remotely possible, you know you are not doing him any good (and shame on you). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nantonoyama 246 Posted December 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, robnplunder said: I've seen this type of posts in a golf forum. A person new to the forum posts for the 1st time asking about his chance of becoming a pro. Many are trolls. Once in a while, someone sounds genuine (but extremely naive). This is the 1st time I've seen a post like this in sumo forum. On the one hand, this whole thread is obvious trolling. On the other hand, we had some kind of precedence on this forum with a gaijin becoming sekitori. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,815 Posted December 12, 2018 38 minutes ago, robnplunder said: Your chance of becoming a pro sumo wrestler is near zero as my chance of becoming the president of United States. Judging by recent events, I'd say less. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 227 Posted December 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, Nantonoyama said: On the one hand, this whole thread is obvious trolling. On the other hand, we had some kind of precedence on this forum with a gaijin becoming sekitori. If you are referring to Osuna, he was already in amateur sumo and at an age where he could do the move to pro. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, robnplunder said: I've seen this type of posts in a golf forum. A person new to the forum posts for the 1st time asking about his chance of becoming a pro. Many are trolls. Once in a while, someone sounds genuine (but extremely naive). This is the 1st time I've seen a post like this in sumo forum. We've had quite a few actually, most of them by the same guy making his yearly rounds under different handles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oushimaru1138 5 Posted December 12, 2018 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted December 12, 2018 Yes, a cultural activities visa is one type of visa that is granted to those wishing to reside in Japan beyond the limits of a tourist stay. You can check the website of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or search for one of many of the companies that assist people attempting to get certain visas for a fee. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oushimaru1138 5 Posted December 12, 2018 2 hours ago, Otokonoyama said: Yes, a cultural activities visa is one type of visa that is granted to those wishing to reside in Japan beyond the limits of a tourist stay. You can check the website of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or search for one of many of the companies that assist people attempting to get certain visas for a fee. That’s what it’s called, thanx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,725 Posted January 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Otokonoyama said: 1) most are too short; NFL offensive lineman are usually ~6'4" (193 cm). 2) offensive linemen cannot hold the opponent (I know, I know, they get away with it too often), so there is NO mawashi-grabbing allowed. 3) offensive lines (2 tackles, 2 guards, 1 center) must act as a unit, especially in pass defense; rikishi don't seem very good at that. It makes more sense the other way around: NFL linemen would be thrilled to find out that they could hold legally. The prototype for this body type would be, say, Baruto (with more speed). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,246 Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 17 hours ago, John Gunning said: I've taken NFL linemen into sumo stables and rikishi to football games. Did a piece on that topic here: Thanks, I've always wondered about that. Lineman even do butsugari but the one lending the chest is always just a simple sled. Edited January 18, 2019 by Tsuchinoninjin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oushimaru1138 5 Posted August 22, 2019 On 15/01/2019 at 04:24, Otokonoyama said: Interesting. Personally I liked sumo more than football. I tend to lean more towards combat sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 227 Posted August 22, 2019 On 12/12/2018 at 13:33, Oushimaru1138 said: 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. So, 9 months into the year, how's trainning going and when can we see the first bouts either in Professional or Amateur Sumo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,135 Posted August 22, 2019 And posting on the forum or watching Kinta's videos don't count as training... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oushimaru1138 5 Posted August 22, 2019 1 hour ago, RPedro44 said: So, 9 months into the year, how's trainning going and when can we see the first bouts either in Professional or Amateur Sumo? 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oushimaru1138 5 Posted August 22, 2019 3 minutes ago, Katooshu said: And posting on the forum or watching Kinta's videos don't count as training... 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 227 Posted August 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Oushimaru1138 said: 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. Ok. Report back in March. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oushimaru1138 5 Posted September 14, 2019 On 22/08/2019 at 19:01, RPedro44 said: Ok. Report back in March. 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
