Tough and Balanced: Inside Sumo Wrestling
Greg Chapman - Research
On Wednesday, January 30, Nat Geo will be premiering Explorer: Inside Sumo at 8p et/pt. The show will not only profile one Japan's greatest traditions and cultures, but will also showcase what makes these gentle giants the athletes that they are.
Here is some information that I was given by a "super-fan" of Sumo Wrestling this morning:
The National Geographic sumo documentary shows a lot about professional sumo, especially their tournament in Hawaii in 2007. Well, in 2008, pro sumo wrestlers are holding another even bigger tournament in Los Angeles on June 7-8. This is a very rare chance to see pro sumo wrestling in the United States! The basic info is on SumoTour.com
If you want to get really good advance tickets for a discount, then check GrandSumoTickets.com -- I was told they will have great deals on advance seats by February 10. Keep checking back for info.
For details on some other sumo events in the United States, you can check out USSumoFederation.org.
Thanks to National Geographic for sharing sumo with Americans, who are mostly not familiar with the sport
-- Sumo Fan Man
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it's possible to have inside sumo in DVD ?
Konishiki:
At this time, plans for releasing Inside Sumo on DVD have not been set. To see all the DVDs available from National Geographic go to http://www.shopngvideos.com
Thanks!
Jeff
Do you think it might be prudent NOT to put superimposed banners on the screen when there is sub-titled dialog?
Isn't there someone who watches out for this sort of thing?
How the heck am I supposed to tell what the sumo guy is saying? It is, after all, central to the whole show/idea.
I am a LONGTIME fan and veiwer...this would be my only complaint.
I would love to share this show with my students - but it appears that the canadian NG programing is different than the american one - how frustrating
Is there any other way to get hold of this show?
Please contact us if you are interested to watchreal Grand Sumo Tournament 2008 in Los Angelse.
Sumo@Sumotour.com
Had a great time at the Hawaii Grand Sumo Tournament 2007. Took a family of 6 and felt like we had all traveled to Japan for the afternoon. My recommendation is to go to both days if you can afford it. Also read up on the top wrestlers before you go. Extremely fun and the action puts you on the edge of your seat. No kidding!
See you all in LA this summer.
Can't get to LA this weekend. Will it be broadcast anywhere on TV?
Hi anyone
is there anyone know how ho to wear Mawashi?
i want to be a SUMO wrestler.
Thank You
pao-pao
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