Recent event covered: May 28, 2011 – Joe Wheatley Productions present Muscle Beach Sumo Classic.
About SUMO:
The sport of sumo originated in Japan over 1,500 years ago. Although similar to belt-wrestling styles found in other ancient civilizations, sumo began as a form of ritual to the gods, with prayers for an abundant harvest. Throughout the centuries, sumo has evolved from Shinto ceremonies, to warrior combat training, to an entertaining sport for all social classes. Modern sumo exhibits much of this history through its disciplined training, pre-bout rituals, and mutual respect between athletes.
The object of sumo is to force your opponent out of the 15-foot ring, or onto the ground. You can push, thrust, trip, or flip your opponent, but punching and kicking are prohibited. A common strategy for controlling your opponent is to grab the mawashi (belt). The simplicity of the rules, combined with the variety of winning techniques, makes sumo an exciting spectator sport.
In addition to being Japan’s national sport, sumo is growing in popularity around the world. Professional sumo has over 20 foreign wrestlers, while International amateur sumo has participants from over 80 countries. The International Sumo Federation is even recognized by the International Olympic Committee, with hopes of sumo becoming an Olympic sport in 2016. The ancient ideals of respect, honor, and self-improvement make sumo a popular sport among athletes of all cultures.
FOR MORE INFO: www.ettsumo.com
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The results are in from the 05.28.11 Muscle Beach Sumo Classic. Thanks Six-time US Sumo Heavyweight Champion Dan Kalbfleisch for the results.
Lightweight 1. Kyle Bumanlag 2. Brian Kalbfleisch .3. Mike Pranger
Middleweight 1. Steve Bird 2. Jose Jimenez 3. Ryan White
Heavyweight 1. Dan Kalbfleisch 2. Rich Anderson 3. Omar Coronado Openweight 1. Dan Kalbfleisch 2. Rich Anderson 3. Omar Coronado
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Event photo highlights:
Their truck features a perfect blend of sashimi and sushi made into a finely rolled “temaki” ready for you to devour. Their motto is..”If we wouldn’t serve it to our mom..we wouldn’t serve it to you.” Check them out on Twitter and Facebook! Twitter: http://twitter.com/TemakiTruck Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Temaki-Truck/132864633405058
Photo: Firestation 63 spotted at the event.
—– Way to go Joe! Thanks for another exciting Muscle Beach event.
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