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happybird

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3. I got into it a few years ago

Reply to rsdsharp (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 12, 2022, 10:17 PM

Jan 2022

when the only channels the tv antenna would pick up were PBS, which included NHK. I’m not into other wrestling or combat sports, just sumo. The tradition and ceremony and everything involved is fascinating! As are the slo-mo high-def jiggly shots, lol! I’d love to one day see it live in Japan.

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Wow! Some exciting sumo today! [View all] happybird Jan 2022 OP

My brother spent 10 months in Kyoto in the seventies. rsdsharp Jan 2022 #1

I got into it a few years ago happybird Jan 2022 #3

Some serious stress on those knees and ankles, I think. nt OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2022 #2

And they can't really take time off for injury happybird Jan 2022 #4