The World's Oldest Professional Sport: Sumo
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- Опубліковано 31 бер 2024
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A thing to note in case there are some die-hard sumo fans among you: please forgive any pronunciation errors I might have made. I got into Sumo during the pandemic in 2020 and my knowledge is intermediate at best. Also, English is my native language and as a southerner, I don't even do a good job of speaking that correctly.
Next tournament is May 12th, 2024! Watch it here:
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Slap, you’ve made this April Fools off-topic motorsports video a yearly tradition. Every year I look forward to what topic besides motorsports you cover for April Fools.
Australian here and even though this is an off-topic Aprils Fool Day vid its still fantastic.
If your thinking of an odd sport for next year and want to try one of our Australian oddities let me know.
This actually made me really happy. I absolutely love sumo and even seeing this as a april fools joke put a massive smile on my face.
Thank you S1apSh0es. You rule.
That's when I started watching again, in earnest, for the first time since Chiyonofuji.
Genuinely stoked to see you've caught the sumo bug. It is, at its heart, a wonderfully pure and beautiful sport. The internal workings can be as infuriating as they are remarkable to follow, but the combat is surprisingly complex.
Rather like stock car racing, in fact, it's a sport that gets a lot of sneering at from quarters that don't follow it, or follow supposedly superior forms of the same sport, but it has a vast array of complexities unique to it that other disciplines just can't match. Just as snobs dismiss NASCAR as "just turning left", snobs dismiss sumo as "fat men in nappies slapping each other". But to do so misses the entire point and so much of what makes it a fascinating sport to see.
First a video about a smash tournament now a video about Sumo Wrestling. This channel got some of the random good videos of all time
And also a video about the AK-74’s history to
My personal favorite is the spam
It's an April fools tradition that I very much look forward to
He’s just really good at telling stories, very concise, but well detailed videos.
W-Wrestling? Isn't that le fake?
S1ap: "A yokozuna... is more like a sumo god"
**Hakuho on screen as he says this**
Yeah, S1ap absolutely knows his stuff!
At 12:12 if you're wondering what the seat cushion throwing is for, that's traditionally done for a Kinboshi or a "gold star win". It's when a low ranking guy defeats a yokozuna. Although throwing seat cushions isn't allowed, everyone does it anyway, but the Osaka arena that holds 1 tourney per year has resorted to chaining the cushions to the ground. Forgot about that in the script and ran across it during editing. I just think it's funny.
Awesome video, mate, and a very nice April 1st treat!
You definitely peaked my interest in the sport!
Sadly, the Japanese Sumo Association is currently in the process of destroying Hakuho's legacy and his future participation in the sport - primarily motivated by racism.
I got into Sumo late last year. To elaborate further, the cushion throwing is meant to show the crowds displeasure with the Yokozuna for losing to a low ranking fighter. Also, since the Yokozuna is usually the last fight of each day, there’s no issue if you no longer have a seat cushion 😂
That last clip is one of my favourite matches ever. I love Takamisakari!
@@suleiman1520 Interesting. I feel like in the West more people would root for the underdog instead. That said, I doubt the cushion throwing is done in anger (any more) and I guess it's more a tradition than anything else. Thanks for the explanation.
Here we go. Slap talking about big, beefy men, tussling like only real, big, beefy men know how.
They’re more of porky than they are beefy. But still, they know how to throw their weight around, especially with some judo. Btw, thanks for your own April Fools video on the Love Bug’s last hurrah in Fontana.
@@USAKing1776NASCAR no they absolutely are beefy lmao they are fat but also very muscular
Sumo wrestlers have lower body fat percentage than the average person, and very little visceral fat. Their diet is largely fish, meat & vegetable stew with rice, and they exercise hours each day.
Anyone who watches Sumo could tell you their bodies are mostly muscle, which is visibly apparent when they're wrestling.
@@astoriarego8304More fat than the average human is bs. Most of the world don't live in America.
Smash Bros, SPAM, the AK-74 and now Sumo Wrestling. What a tradition!
RIP Akebono Taro, he passed away at 54 from heart failure, news broke of his passing last night.
There is something special about S1apShoes April 1st uploads. Always expecting a joke, and the joke is:
You get to learn something fascinating about something that isn't Nascar on a Nascar channel. Usually, something almost completely foreign to the sport or completely disconnected from the entire idea of Auto Racing.
The only channel I can think of to use the gimmick of this day right.
Here we go. The usual S1ap April Fools video that goes way harder than it should.
Addendum: I'm dismayed you didn't talk about a huge part of Canadian athletic history. The rikishi with the most wins without a single defeat. Kototenzan, better known as John Tenta, the future Earthquake in pro wrestling.
I was just watching John Tenta videos last week.
I really like these April fools day pranks. Instead of a prank like a rick roll, you basically say "Ok, lets do my style of comentary (like nascar) and apply it somewhere else, like Sumo. I think for 2025, i think you should either Do the History of Lacrosse (Both Field and Box), or Speedrunning in video games.
Lacrosse or Cricket.
I have no interest in Lacrosse but I'd for sure watch that
I don't care what anyone says, there is no sight that is as awesome as the audience of Sumo Hall throwing their cushions as a sign of appreciation. It's the best spectacle of any sport
As a member of Dallas sumo club here in Texas, thank you S1ap for teaching your audience about this fun sport!
I don't know how Dallas got to have the most famous sumo club in the US, but you guys are killing it down there. Makes me want to visit Dallas!
@@astoriarego8304 we have the most members of any club in the country!
@@astoriarego8304 I’m very new to the sport though haha, I only started in November, I started doing it because I thought it would make me better at rugby, so now I’m trying to juggle both
Lmaoooo the shade thrown on umpires halfway through…very nice
Accountability for refs in sports:
NBA: we have a points based system
NFL: the union handles it
MLB: lol
Sumo: kill yourself
@@S1apShoes LMAO
As a big sumo fan who's never visited this channel before, I applaud you. Great introduction to a great sport.
I was just wondering 10 mins ago when Slap's April Fools video was going to be released😂
This is how April Fools videos should be clearly shown that its totally different from the usual content but still done in a serious manner.👏🏻
Unlike the more subtle April Fools videos that is similar to the normal content that its difficult to determine if its a joke or not.🙄
nah sometimes the fake/joke content is good
the worst is the fake “i’m quitting youtube” videos
always super unoriginal
My Dad and I used to love watching Sumo tournaments here in the UK on Sunday nights - I grew up watching Chiyonofuji dominate bashos (sadly my father passed in 2004) - thank you for bringing back some happy memories for me.
Chariot races need to make a comeback, I've decided.
i've been pushing for that for a while
I got into a DEEP sumo rabbit hole a few years back. The sport is amazing, its explosive brutality mixed with tranquil respect is so unique. Hakuho and Tokinoshin both have incredible stories.
Slapshoes tackling sumo??? Let's go!
Watching the March 2024 tournament was a roller coaster! Every now and then, a rookie shows up to the top division, and they may dominate early on…But as the tournament continues and they get placed against stronger and stronger rikishi, they tend to falter and only obtain an okay at best score like 9-6 or 10-5. But Takerufuji just…kept winning! When he beat Ozeki Kotonowaka, that’s when I realized that he genuinely had a shot at the emperor’s cup. ALSO! The runner up of that tournament was Onosato, who was competing in only his SECOND top division tournament! Two rookies were the ones on top, and it was amazing to witness!
Welcome to the NHK
...is a fun show, BIG recommendation
Sumo is by far the best rabbit hole I ever randomly fell down. I encourage everyone to have a look at this truly awesome sport.
The best type of April Fools video
I was so happy to discover sumo in time for the New Year Basho in 2018 and that blaze of glory that Tochinoshin (retired) road. That match between Tochi and Hakuho (the greatest wrestler in the past 250 years and set records that won't be broken for one, if not two generations) was one for the ages. Thank you S1apSh0es for introducing your audience to this amazing sport!
8:39 Oh snap! It's Tochi! And Hakuho!
I f-ing love this channel. Solid Nascar stuff 364 days of the year and then an absolute banger not even remotely related to motorsports on 4/1. Thanks man. Outstanding.
To be honest, I’ve never watched sumo wrestling, & knew nothing about it. But now I want too! Thanks for the video!
Sumo is a wonderful sport with a growing fanbase outside Japan. People regular stream the basho live and talk in discord. If you have any want to learn more, please , its worth it. Ive been watching for 15 or so years and its always a rollercoaster with the stuff happening during and between the basho.
The people need to know you can recite this no script. May the gods bless you and the yokozuna.
Thank you for this video. As a diehard sumo fan it makes me so happy to see more well known youtubers covering this beautiful sport.
As a big sumo fan, this video is very well made. If anyone is on the fence about trying out watching sumo, DO IT!!! It is an incredibly fascinating and deep sport. I also implore you all to watch the Netflix show, "Sanctuary". It's a great sumo related series that was released last year and is most likely getting a season 2!
Excellent Video! As a former NHK Employee, I lived for those tournaments. It is one thing to see it on TV domestically or internationally, there is another to see it in person.
Wow this ones out of left field, very cool you you are focusing on stuff outside of nascar!
It’s far from the first such video to emerge from S1apland (get it?), and I doubt that it’s going to be the last of its kind.
The only reason i look forward to april 1st is to see what awesomely random production S1ap will come out with and it never disappoints!!
Your pronunciation is damn good, actually; and any beefs a hardcore sumo fan would have are minuscule. The thing about sumo is, you can enjoy watching it knowing nothing about it equally as much as if you knew a lot about it. And the process of learning about it is endlessly fascinating.
Glad you're on board; lookin' forward to May!
S1ap going from a vehicle contact speed sport to a actual contact sport. both forms of entertainment. Fascinating.
I was in Japan a year ago and I was doing sightseeing near Ryogoku Hall, the most renowned sumo arena in Tokyo. I had the chance to see two sekitori walking out of the hall and I still remember how freaking big they were. I'm not a small guy, but I looked tiny compared to them.
Worth noting is that Hakuho's 2007-2021 stint was his time as a yokozuna-- his sumo career actually began a few years before. He is arguably the most dominant athlete in terms of his success and longevity of his career in any sport.
Hakuho began his career in 2001, and became Yokozuna 6 years later. It took him some time to start dominating.
I loved randomly catching Sumo Digest on ESPN2 back in the late 90's early 2000s.
S1ap continues to prove that so long as he puts put a video, I'll watch it, regardless of what the subject matter is. And it's a near guarantee that regardless of whether I started the video caring about the subject, I will care by the end of his video. Great job again, S1ap!
S1ap’s April fool’s videos only prove he needs to make a second channel based on all sports and motorsports histories and not just NASCAR.
Did I just learn about sumo wrestling more than I should've??? That was outstanding!!!!
S1ap, I love your ability to transition from NASCAR traits and folleys to Indy car thoughts and dreams to breaking down the 1 on 1 reason we watch sports today. Thank you for your content and please, Sir, enlighten us all!
Fascinating stuff. I actually feel like I understand Sumo now. Please please please do a piece on the U.K. oval scene. National Hot Rods is an interesting category as is BRISCA F1.
Honestly I want just more of you breaking stuff down like this…. I don’t care if it’s April Fools.
I’m a new sub and I need more!
Nobody:
Absolutely no one:
S1apShoes: SUMO!!!
Me: Hell Yeah!!
"willing to take his own life when making a wrong call" ... man thats the spirit i wanna see in european football refs..
Just so people know, if you want to watch more than just the top division, there are plenty of streamers here on UA-cam and also on twitch who stream every minute of the entire tournament, including the lower divisions. My personal recommendation is Leo Dickinson, he does great commentary.
ngl sumo is my faorite sport to watch and chris sumo is the only youtuber i watch covering it
This reminded me of when I was younger. My brother and my best friend challenged each other to sumo rules wrestling. They fought a few rounds to see who would be the champion of talking the most s#it. It was the funnest thing ever, two young men slapping each other out of a circle. Thank you for making me remember this.
At first I was just gonna skip this one (sacrilege) but I decided to watch this and was not disappointed. S1ap can talk about anything and make it interesting
Back what there were only 3 networks on the Television. Every Saturday afternoon, if the chores were done in time. Me and my Father would sit down and watch ABC's wide world of sports. Hosted by (in my opinion, one of the GREATEST announcers of ALL time) Jim McKay. They would feature Sumo every year. In what i remember to be the final tournament of that year. It was so cool to see back then. 🏆 Another great Vid. Thanks Slap
This was actually a lovely suprise for a Day of Foolish Fools jokes. _Thanks, Slaps._
You're too good at making these please make more
I would love to see s1apshoes make more content like this. Would love to see a deep dive into other fighting disciplines like muay thai or leithwei.
The amount of time devoted to researching and 'composing' these videos, editing, narrating etc is just so professional. Love every minute of everyone of these videos. The history being conveyed to create the foundation of the video is awesome. Thanks for enriching my knowledge.
I got into Sumo after stumbling across a guy on imgur who posted these really great breakdowns of famous boxing matches, and then started doing Sumo as well. I can't say why but i am totally fascinated by it.
I simply must see this; is there a link to that guy's imgur?
Shoutouts to my all time favorite Oosunaarashi of Egypt, beat two Yokozunas while fasting.
sadly his career was otherwise plagued eith injury concerns and it ended in a scandal (iirc driving without a license?)
I love slap-shoes random April fools videos another banger keep up the good work 👍
Sumo is amazing! Its a super fun sport to watch and follow. Hokutofuji, Tobizaru, and Hoshoryu are my favorites right now!
Its especially fun because I'm not personally super huge in sitting down and watching a game or race for hours. But I can watch a whole day of top division matches of a Sumo tournament in about 30 minutes! I really dig it!
Ura is my current fav. He's busted out some 1 in a million moves out of now where a few times and win or lose, he's all smiles.
Check out dirt track racing
@@S1apShoesHello fellow Ura fan!
Can't wait for a video on Kellog's next year 🥰
Every April Fools we all wait to see what s1ap has cooking for this year
As a side note, almost nobody gets DQ'd if they wind up on their strikes as long as they keep it open palm. A few matches straight up turn into slugfests with guys throwing haymaker palm shots until someone staggers and typically ends up tossed down/out.
The Takakeisho Special- roundhouse slaps, lol.
I love April 1st - we got a video about video games, canned meat, guns, and now sumo lol
I really enjoy your videos, the narration and just your voice in general adds a very pleasant feel to the very interesting subjects.
Tochinoshin 🇬🇪❤❤❤
Soooo... can we get a Sumo shoes channel now?
My Father is a big Sumo fan, thanks for bringing attention to this ancient and beautiful sport
A slap April 1st video never disappoints.
I was watching the most recent tournamennt myself. I feel like I learned so much.
Favorite content creator talking bout my favorite sport? Yes.
I genuinely want more Sumo videos from you
Another great piece! Thank you!
I have learned a bunch from your videos and greatly appreciate all the excellent work you produce.
Very interesting video, thanks!
Sumo is freaking cool
I love S1aps method of April Fools videos. I want to try this next year. 😅
Dude. You’re really good at this. Well done. Keep it up.
I'm here for it
I realy like this. its new yet still follows your content type and its entertaining and educational. I would mind more like this keep it up man.
I really enjoy the way you research and present information. Anything you talk about is a good video. Love the nascar but these random videos really bring a lot of entertainment.
Keep doing you with the channel! Youve got a great script layout and a great cadence and voice. You made me a nascar fan from just good story telling.
I was at day 12 of the Spring tournament and saw Takerufuji get handed his first loss by Hoshoryu.. that bout was nuts and you could hear Hoshoryu's drive into the tachiai throughout the whole venue!
The year before that, I was at the New Year's tournament and saw Steven Seagal in the crowd?? At any rate, great video! This is a great primer for anyone interested in the sumo! The sport is in good hands with a bunch of strong young bucks like Onosato and Takerufuji coming in.
As some who got into sumo last March, great video to introduce people too!
Also, 7:27 Takanoyama is is awesome, unfortunately mass means so much in this game but he's truly one of a kind. There's an amazing highlight of him online, go look it up..
What a pleasant surprise! Great video, Slap :)
More fun facts:
-All ring side judges are current stable masters (coaches)
-All stables are only allowed 1 foreign born wrestler at a time
Excellent video
Way to branch out slap. Its funny, because I thought this was a April fools joke, but then I watched it and got completely dragged into the world of sumo competition. Thats a incredible gift you got there slap.
more sumo videos please!
Always love these non-nascar s1ap vids, shows how good a tale-teller s1ap is
This was awesome! Completely out of left field and I found it refreshing, and enlightening. Uncle Sam sent me to Japan twice. Once for a year with the Marine Corps and once for a few weeks while in the National Guard (B co 4-118 IN, Fountain Inn SC). Both times I wanted to see a Sumo tournament and a Kendo tournament. Time did not allow for either.
I hope you continue to make more videos like this along with your motor sports related videos.
This is cool as hell to hear you talk about a sport I know nothing about.
I'm a fan of mostly all sports, including Sumo. You did a great job!!!
New video idea: *Pikes Peak*
I can only imagine what you will do next year. I wonder what an April 1st S1ap on Location would look like?
very interesting thanks for video!
Dude you are so talented at this format its insane. These april fools videos are such a flex about how you can use any subject matter
Well done @slapshoes. I’ve been subscribed for a while and have always enjoyed the nascar content but I never would have guessed you were so cultured 🤯 How’s a good old boy from sc learn Japanese pronunciation? Chionofuji was a hammer and will forever be a legend. You the man slap keep killing it 👏
Ugg and Grugg were all grunt and no bite. They never caught a single mammoth, lost their cave betting on saber-toothed cat fights + didn’t even have a pelican to mix cement with after they pawned it for rock.
I’m loving these new videos S1ap! If you’re making a video about it I’m interested in it!
I guess I wasnt the only one that got that March Sumo Tournament in my youtube recommended huh