Tim
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Tim
@sumostomp.bsky.social
· Apr 14
I don't spend a lot of time on social media. That's why I miss a lot of follows, likes, replies, etc. I appreciate it if you're trying to engage with me, please don't take my inactivity as a sign of disinterest. The best place to talk with me is over on sumo-stomp.com.
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I recently spoke with Bilal Hasan, CFFC's Flyweight Champion.
As he's putting together an undefeated regional run full of highlight wins, Hasan has also caught the attention of Indonesian fans, who are cheering him along
It's All Coming Together For Bilal Hasan: knockdownnews.com/2025/04/26/i...
As he's putting together an undefeated regional run full of highlight wins, Hasan has also caught the attention of Indonesian fans, who are cheering him along
It's All Coming Together For Bilal Hasan: knockdownnews.com/2025/04/26/i...
April 26, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I recently spoke with Bilal Hasan, CFFC's Flyweight Champion.
As he's putting together an undefeated regional run full of highlight wins, Hasan has also caught the attention of Indonesian fans, who are cheering him along
It's All Coming Together For Bilal Hasan: knockdownnews.com/2025/04/26/i...
As he's putting together an undefeated regional run full of highlight wins, Hasan has also caught the attention of Indonesian fans, who are cheering him along
It's All Coming Together For Bilal Hasan: knockdownnews.com/2025/04/26/i...
Big thank you to Maxx for sending me a classic Cheeky Sumo tee. We'll be giving away a Cheeky Sumo hoodie to a Sumo Stomp! subscriber after the May tournament. Head over to cheekysumo.com to check out all of Maxx's gear. And subscribe at sumo-stomp.com for a chance to win one.
April 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Big thank you to Maxx for sending me a classic Cheeky Sumo tee. We'll be giving away a Cheeky Sumo hoodie to a Sumo Stomp! subscriber after the May tournament. Head over to cheekysumo.com to check out all of Maxx's gear. And subscribe at sumo-stomp.com for a chance to win one.
My first report card for the March tournament is live.
April 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
My first report card for the March tournament is live.
I don't spend a lot of time on social media. That's why I miss a lot of follows, likes, replies, etc. I appreciate it if you're trying to engage with me, please don't take my inactivity as a sign of disinterest. The best place to talk with me is over on sumo-stomp.com.
April 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I don't spend a lot of time on social media. That's why I miss a lot of follows, likes, replies, etc. I appreciate it if you're trying to engage with me, please don't take my inactivity as a sign of disinterest. The best place to talk with me is over on sumo-stomp.com.
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Surprise Sumo Christmas podcast drop! Check out @sumostomp.bsky.social & I reviewing Grand Sumo's exceptional 2024. It's FREE! Happy Holidays!
levelchangepodcast.substack.com/p/a-sumo-sto...
levelchangepodcast.substack.com/p/a-sumo-sto...
A Sumo Stompin' Christmas with Tim Bissell | Ep. 345
We're almost to 2025, so Tim Bissell joins Stephie to recap a terrific year of Grand Sumo.
levelchangepodcast.substack.com
December 24, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Surprise Sumo Christmas podcast drop! Check out @sumostomp.bsky.social & I reviewing Grand Sumo's exceptional 2024. It's FREE! Happy Holidays!
levelchangepodcast.substack.com/p/a-sumo-sto...
levelchangepodcast.substack.com/p/a-sumo-sto...
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Ikeda Shun wins his 2nd consecutive All Japan (Amateur) Sumo Championship with an utchari at the tawara's edge in a fierce bout vs Twardorj Buchchoron of Mongolia, a senior at Nita University & winner of the Student Yokozuna title this year.
Ikeda follows (the now ozeki) Onosato as a 2x champion.
Ikeda follows (the now ozeki) Onosato as a 2x champion.
December 2, 2024 at 3:32 AM
Ikeda Shun wins his 2nd consecutive All Japan (Amateur) Sumo Championship with an utchari at the tawara's edge in a fierce bout vs Twardorj Buchchoron of Mongolia, a senior at Nita University & winner of the Student Yokozuna title this year.
Ikeda follows (the now ozeki) Onosato as a 2x champion.
Ikeda follows (the now ozeki) Onosato as a 2x champion.
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News dropped today via Inside Sport Japan's social media outlets of the Kyokai's return to the UK next year:
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/29/sumo-returning-to-london-in-2025/
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/29/sumo-returning-to-london-in-2025/
November 29, 2024 at 1:06 PM
News dropped today via Inside Sport Japan's social media outlets of the Kyokai's return to the UK next year:
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/29/sumo-returning-to-london-in-2025/
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/29/sumo-returning-to-london-in-2025/
Last chance to win an authentic ozeki Takakeisho tegata! Check the reply for details.
November 28, 2024 at 2:14 PM
Last chance to win an authentic ozeki Takakeisho tegata! Check the reply for details.
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The bylaws of the Japan Sumo Association state, that for yokozuna promotion a wrestler must win two consecutive tournaments or "the equivalent."
For example, Kakuryu and Terunofuji.
As for two simultaneous promotions? There have been five including:
Taiho and Kashiwado
Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi
For example, Kakuryu and Terunofuji.
As for two simultaneous promotions? There have been five including:
Taiho and Kashiwado
Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi
November 25, 2024 at 5:04 PM
The bylaws of the Japan Sumo Association state, that for yokozuna promotion a wrestler must win two consecutive tournaments or "the equivalent."
For example, Kakuryu and Terunofuji.
As for two simultaneous promotions? There have been five including:
Taiho and Kashiwado
Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi
For example, Kakuryu and Terunofuji.
As for two simultaneous promotions? There have been five including:
Taiho and Kashiwado
Kitanofuji and Tamanoumi
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It is not out of the realm of possibility but both Kotozakura & Hoshoryu could be promoted to yokozuna in Hatsu.
According to Takatagawa ex-Akinoshima, head of judging (and promotions), "If Hoshoryu continues to wrestle well and wins the title, he will be able to reach his dream."
(cont on page 2)
According to Takatagawa ex-Akinoshima, head of judging (and promotions), "If Hoshoryu continues to wrestle well and wins the title, he will be able to reach his dream."
(cont on page 2)
November 25, 2024 at 4:50 PM
It is not out of the realm of possibility but both Kotozakura & Hoshoryu could be promoted to yokozuna in Hatsu.
According to Takatagawa ex-Akinoshima, head of judging (and promotions), "If Hoshoryu continues to wrestle well and wins the title, he will be able to reach his dream."
(cont on page 2)
According to Takatagawa ex-Akinoshima, head of judging (and promotions), "If Hoshoryu continues to wrestle well and wins the title, he will be able to reach his dream."
(cont on page 2)
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My first exposure to sumo was the Kyushu basho in 1963 when the great Taiho and several other rikishi visited the small military base where I was stationed on the edge of Hakata Bay. [I on left redhead my wife. Young Konishki opposite. Camp Zama Army Base Hawaiian Club circa 1972/3?]
November 24, 2024 at 1:49 PM
My first exposure to sumo was the Kyushu basho in 1963 when the great Taiho and several other rikishi visited the small military base where I was stationed on the edge of Hakata Bay. [I on left redhead my wife. Young Konishki opposite. Camp Zama Army Base Hawaiian Club circa 1972/3?]
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Kyushu Basho spoilers, but...
Grand sumo trophies are so unserious. "Here's your oversized teacup and giant macaron, sir. Congratulations."
Grand sumo trophies are so unserious. "Here's your oversized teacup and giant macaron, sir. Congratulations."
November 24, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Kyushu Basho spoilers, but...
Grand sumo trophies are so unserious. "Here's your oversized teacup and giant macaron, sir. Congratulations."
Grand sumo trophies are so unserious. "Here's your oversized teacup and giant macaron, sir. Congratulations."
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Sumo Stabilio Pencil Notebook #61, page 31 2024 November, Day 5 Wakatakakage 若隆景渥.
November 24, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Sumo Stabilio Pencil Notebook #61, page 31 2024 November, Day 5 Wakatakakage 若隆景渥.
David has been manifesting this one for a while.
November 24, 2024 at 8:06 PM
David has been manifesting this one for a while.
Ok, we can all breathe now. The 2024 Kyushu Basho is a wrap. I have the results and my analysis up on the Stomp (link in the reply).
#sumo #squadgoals
#sumo #squadgoals
November 24, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Ok, we can all breathe now. The 2024 Kyushu Basho is a wrap. I have the results and my analysis up on the Stomp (link in the reply).
#sumo #squadgoals
#sumo #squadgoals
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Banzuke Scenarios, Day 14
Here's what to watch for to add some extra spice to Day 15 bouts. Sanyaku S1w Daieisho (8-6) will keep his rank. S1 Kirishima (6-8) will lose his and must beat Onosato tomorrow to limit his drop to Komusubi. K1e…
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/23/banzuke-scenarios-day-14/
Here's what to watch for to add some extra spice to Day 15 bouts. Sanyaku S1w Daieisho (8-6) will keep his rank. S1 Kirishima (6-8) will lose his and must beat Onosato tomorrow to limit his drop to Komusubi. K1e…
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/23/banzuke-scenarios-day-14/
November 23, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Banzuke Scenarios, Day 14
Here's what to watch for to add some extra spice to Day 15 bouts. Sanyaku S1w Daieisho (8-6) will keep his rank. S1 Kirishima (6-8) will lose his and must beat Onosato tomorrow to limit his drop to Komusubi. K1e…
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/23/banzuke-scenarios-day-14/
Here's what to watch for to add some extra spice to Day 15 bouts. Sanyaku S1w Daieisho (8-6) will keep his rank. S1 Kirishima (6-8) will lose his and must beat Onosato tomorrow to limit his drop to Komusubi. K1e…
https://tachiai.org/2024/11/23/banzuke-scenarios-day-14/
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Yusho Prizes: The Herend Teacup
Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of…
Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of…
Yusho Prizes: The Herend Teacup
Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of trophies and gifts from various sponsors around Japan, and around the globe.
tachiai.org
November 23, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Yusho Prizes: The Herend Teacup
Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of…
Senshuraku is upon us and tonight we will see one of our favorite gladiators win the Championship and hoist the Emperor’s Cup. But as fans of sumo know, the Emperor’s Cup is only the tip of the iceberg, the start of a rather lengthy and fascinating procession of…
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Nessun dorma.
The most anticipated senshuraku, I'm going to say, in years, is happening tonight.
Hoshoryu is ferocious. Tsuridashi(s) always astound, but lifting Kirishima up to his shoulders?!
Who is this guy?
Kotozakura on a birthday roll has never looked better.
He's primed for his 1st yusho.
The most anticipated senshuraku, I'm going to say, in years, is happening tonight.
Hoshoryu is ferocious. Tsuridashi(s) always astound, but lifting Kirishima up to his shoulders?!
Who is this guy?
Kotozakura on a birthday roll has never looked better.
He's primed for his 1st yusho.
November 23, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Nessun dorma.
The most anticipated senshuraku, I'm going to say, in years, is happening tonight.
Hoshoryu is ferocious. Tsuridashi(s) always astound, but lifting Kirishima up to his shoulders?!
Who is this guy?
Kotozakura on a birthday roll has never looked better.
He's primed for his 1st yusho.
The most anticipated senshuraku, I'm going to say, in years, is happening tonight.
Hoshoryu is ferocious. Tsuridashi(s) always astound, but lifting Kirishima up to his shoulders?!
Who is this guy?
Kotozakura on a birthday roll has never looked better.
He's primed for his 1st yusho.
I feel like we've seen a lot of kindness, respect and sportsmanship in Kyushu, with how guys fought a hurt Mitakeumi and with Hoshoryu checking on Wakamotoharu.
And then there's Abi...
Dude does not give a sheet.
#sumo
And then there's Abi...
Dude does not give a sheet.
#sumo
November 23, 2024 at 2:59 PM
I feel like we've seen a lot of kindness, respect and sportsmanship in Kyushu, with how guys fought a hurt Mitakeumi and with Hoshoryu checking on Wakamotoharu.
And then there's Abi...
Dude does not give a sheet.
#sumo
And then there's Abi...
Dude does not give a sheet.
#sumo