Sumo Punx

The dohyo is basically just a two-person mosh pit, and Matt and Sabrina are here for all the fat slappin', sumo thrashin' action. This ain't your oyakata's sumo podcast! Covering everything from traditional Japanese grand sumo to amateur sumo in the U.S. and beyond, the meaning behind the ancient sumo rituals to the meaning behind the chicken in the chanko, how to build your own dohyo to how to get that stank out of your mawashi. The Sumo Punx Podcast gives you a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of sumo wrestling.Check out our Shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/sumopunx/shop

Sumo Punx is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 85 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Sumo in the 619

  Feb 19, 202552 minS0

  <p>That's right! We're back! And our first order of duty is having a lovely chat with our friend JJ Jones of Honu Sumo, host of the 2025 SoCal Sumo Open. We discuss the state of sumo on the west coast, the new weight divisions at SoCal, interesting human anatomy, and much more. </p><p>Grab some sweet sumo merch:https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/ or https://www.teepublic.com/user/sumo-punx </p><p>Or toss some coin into our tip bucket:https://ko-fi.com/sumopunx</p><p>Find Sumo Punx podcast episodes…</p><p>Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/sho...

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  Enter the Dark Circle - Interview with Justin Kizzart

  Oct 22, 20241h 56mS0

  <p>One of our favorite sumo tournaments throughout the year is the Consulate's Cup in Dripping Springs, just outside of Austin, Tx. This tournament is organized by Justin Kizzart, who is also the founder of Austin's own Dark Circle Sumo. If it weren't for Justin, we may not be as obsessed with sumo as we are now! In this episode, we talk to him about his amazing tournament, his powerful sumo club, his skankin' past, and the future of Texas sumo. </p> <p>Click here to find the Consulate's Cup livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkCircleSumo</p> <p>Visit Dark...

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  Yama Interview Part 2 - The Former Maegashira Who Became An American Sumo Coach

  Sep 24, 20241h 2mS0

  <p>In this half of our interview with former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama, we talk about what he thinks U.S. sumotori need to improve their skills in the ring and his plans for the future of American sumo. Don't forget to stretch!</p> <p>Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy⁠</p> <p>Find Yama on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yama600ryu/⁠ </p> <p>Check out Yama's sumo club: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/show_me_sumo_club/⁠</p> <p>Grab some sweet sumo merch:⁠ https://www.redbubble.com/people/SumoPunx/⁠ or ⁠https://www...

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  Yama Interview Part 1 - The Former Maegashira Who Became an American Sumo Coach

  Sep 8, 20241h 59mS0

  <p>We are so honored to have gotten the opportunity to interview former Maegashira, Yamamotoyama, now just known as Yama. The story of his experiences in sumo are full of triumph and loss, misfortune and opportunity, exploitation and courage. From the top division of grand sumo in Japan to working with movie stars in Los Angeles to teaching sumotori across the U.S.A., Yama tells his own story in his own words.</p> <p>Learn sumo from Yama on his Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/YamaSumoAcademy</p> <p>Find Yama on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yama600ryu/ </p> <...

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  Sensei Seth - The Martial Arts YouTuber Who Fell in Love with Sumo

  Sep 4, 20241h 34mS0

  <p>If you've never heard of Sensei Seth, you're really missing out. He's a martial artist with a rather large following on YouTube where, for the last few years, he's made it his life's mission to try every martial art and combat sport in existence. A couple years ago, he decided to try sumo wrestling. Not only did he quickly fall in love with it, but he is now on his way to Poland as part of Team USA to compete in the World Sumo Championships. In this episode, we talk to Seth about his sumo journey, how it relates...

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