I did not know there was a community for sumo outside of Japan. I see I just missed the September tournament. Is there another one coming up?
This sport seems super interesting but I know nothing about it.
Welcome! Really, there isn’t all that much to know. Sometimes it can sound like a lot to learn because people tend to use the Japanese terms for things, so there’s a lot of unfamiliar language being used. There are also a lot of traditions to learn about. But as far as the rules go, it’s pretty straightforward: push the other guy out of the ring, or make them touch the ground before you do.
The Sumo Prime Time youtube channel has a lot of good videos with explanations about how the sport works, as well as highlights of past tournaments.
Thanks, Ill check it out
Welcome! The 15-day “honbasho” tourneys are every 2 months, and next one starts the 2nd Sunday in November! (there are also exhibition tourneys in-between but I don’t follow them… I think they’re having one in London soon?!?)
If you want a quick intro see the following:
If you want to catch up on the recent tourney, see one of these (will be taken down soon):
- https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/
- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFEzXnIQVwV9JgQkOMJZM23G8g-wBBWKf
HAKKEYOI!!!
Added to my calendar, ty!
