the day of false starts?

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[–] 2 points 1 month ago (1 child)

There's a lot that can happen. Sumo's got throws and trips like judo. Armlocks like BJJ. Shoves like American Football. It's all about balance and force. The really top guys are strong, nimble, and creative.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago*

    I think I'm like most dumbass Americans in conceptualising Sumo as "just a bunch of fat guys bouncing off each other until one a them falls out the ring, haha."

    But in reality, yeah, those guys are actually thunderous powerhouses of muscle and technique, from what I understand. I've read here and there about what makes for a sumōtori, and it's... gosh, almost like living upon a different planet. Almost.

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