Sadogatake Trip to Israel Chronicles

[Kintamayama]

Video batch no. 1- Dead Sea:

Kotomitsuki gets thrown in the pool;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a20j82IfIU

Osh throws someone:

Oyakata and son in the Dead Sea:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rve9evhz5ns

Rikishi float-fuzzy but wuzzy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THLw2TeP4qI

Rikishi enter the Dead Sea:

[Kintamayama]

Kotooushuu water kawai-gari:

[Onnagumo]

Moti, thanks..... I just don't know what else to say..... (Clapping wildly...)

[Blue_Wolf]

Oh yeah, and this..

Since i found this forum i always enjoyed your wonderful works. But today this touched my heart. You are the best of the best, Kintamayama san. (Dohyo-iri...) And a really crazy sumo maniac. Tnank you. :-)

Edited June 10, 2006 by Blue_Wolf

[sekihiryu]

...."Ganbare sumoforum!!!" indeed, I would have wet myself if you had written "Gambarize Sumoforum!!!"

It would have made for an interesting conversation with the Sadogatake Boys.

I reckon the next time you come to Japan to watch sumo the Sado boys will most definitely be able to "hook you up" so to speak.

Something to look forward to, a just reward for your recent dedication.

(Sign of approval)

[sekitori]

It looks as if the entire Sadogatake delegation had a great time in Israel. After their return to Japan, have there been comments from any of them individually concerning the trip? Since Israeli and Japanese cultures are so unlike, I would be interested to know what they thought about it.

[Kintamayama]

It looks as if the entire Sadogatake delegation had a great time in Israel. After their return to Japan, have there been comments from any of them individually concerning the trip? Since Israeli and Japanese cultures are so unlike, I would be interested to know what they thought about it.

I haven't read any individual comments made by them in the press after their return, but I did hear individual comments from them personally before they left.

They all said they had a fantastic time, and some even pledged to return.

[Kintamayama]

Video batch 2-Dead Sea and others..

I gave myself some, shall we say, "artistic freedom' , with these.

[Fay]

And poor Kotomisen has to carry all purchases. Hope he could get something for himself (Whistling...)

[rhino]

This is all awesome- congrats and thank you! (Whistling...)

Any chance of seeing a video of Mickey's izori? When I first read about this kimarite, I barely even believed it was possible to do!

[Kintamayama]

This is all awesome- congrats and thank you! (Whistling...)

Any chance of seeing a video of Mickey's izori? When I first read about this kimarite, I barely even believed it was possible to do!

The whole show will be broadcast in about a week on the sports channel-I'll record it and post the match.

[slt]

Thanks Moti, great, great stuff !! (Sign of approval)

Must have been a hectic few days...

[Kintamayama]

More pics-this time exclusively from the Exhibition matches in Caesaria, taken by a loing time lurker on the ML and a good friend:

Caesaria album:

http://photos.yahoo.com/motidi

[Kintamayama]

Two more pictures which I just received, really nice ones:

Osh with kids in Caesaria:

Mickey with kids:

[Jakusotsu]

Is it just me hearing Osh sing "Fee! Fie! Foe! Fum!"

Lil'Jack on the right is so wishing for his axe right now.

[Kintamayama]

And now, the official pictures, taken by the producers. Over 500 pictures in 5 albums. I am in some of them, though I appear closer than you think.

http://sumo.gfoto.com/

[Fay]

And now, the official pictures, taken by the producers. Over 500 pictures in 5 albums. I am in some of them, though I appear closer than you think.

http://sumo.gfoto.com/

This was definitely too much for my weak heart :-)

[YukataNinja]

What does Osh's shirt say?

[Kintamayama]

Sports channel broadcast of the Caesaria exhibition tournament started a few days ago. Two memorable bouts:

Can someone name the kimarite here?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqA7o1Eulmo

The rare izori I promised-Kotomitsuki against Kotoshougiku:

Edited July 2, 2006 by Kintamayama

[Fay]

Sports channel broadcast of the Caesaria exhibition tournament started a few days ago. Two memorable bouts:

Can someone name the kimarite here?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsI7aefqnQM

The rare izori I promised-Kotomitsuki against Kotoshougiku:

If I could see this only once from Mickey in the Kokugikan ... Poor Shogi has to loose everytime to Osh and Mickey, it's time for him to climb up.

But nevertheless Mickey for Ozeki ..... (I am not worthy...)

Edited July 3, 2006 by Fay

[Jakusotsu]

Can someone name the kimarite here?

Either makiotoshi or sukuinage would be my guess.

[Kintamayama]

Day 1 saw every single rikishi who came to Israel (except Kotootori who won and Kotokuni, Kotofubuki and Kotokasuga who haven't fought yet) lose. OTOH, Kotohikari who didn't come over won..

Edited July 9, 2006 by Kintamayama

[Fay]

Day 1 saw every single rikishi who came to Israel (except Kotootori who won and Kotokuni, Kotofubuki and Kotokasuga who haven't fought yet) lose. OTOH, Kotohikari who didn't come over won..

Perhaps you did the wrong medicine in their wine? Or you should had tried a Chianti instead of this Jerusalem vineyard? (I am not worthy...)

[Asojima]

Day 1 saw every single rikishi who came to Israel (except Kotootori who won and Kotokuni, Kotofubuki and Kotokasuga who haven't fought yet) lose. OTOH, Kotohikari who didn't come over won..

All of that mud must have sucked out their genki. (Blushing...)