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Isegahama & Myagino Stable - JSA Decision - The final chapter

Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - A Statement from the JSA on Isegahama Stable and former Hakuho Myagino Stable.

Is this the final chapter of a sad story caused by bullying.

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Day 15 Senshuraku - May Grand Sumo Tournament

Sun, 24 May 2026 21:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 15, Senshuraku, of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

An exciting final day of the Tournament with all sorts of outcomes possible.

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Days 13 14 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Days 13 & 14 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

The race is now wide open for the Yusho Trophy!

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Day 11 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 11 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

We might be missing some sanyaku but we are still getting some good fights.

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Day 10 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 10 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Its still strange, but we had a contender for Fight of the Year tonight. And a really big bandaid.

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Day 9 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Mon, 18 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 9 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Is this the cursed Basho?

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Days 7 & 8 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Days 7 & 8 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

A tight battle for the lead.

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Day 6 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Sat, 16 May 2026 11:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 6 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Can the crowd keep up with Ozeki Kirishima?

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Day 5 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 5 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

No Kyujo's tonight!! Some good fighting though.

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Day 4 - May Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 13 May 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Another Sanyaku falls. More chance for others to win the yusho.

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Day 3 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Tue, 12 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Kirishima wins twice in one fight. Ura bends like Ura bends.

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Day 2 May Grand Sumo Tournament

Mon, 11 May 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 2 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

Opportunity for all the rikishi to take a yusho with both Yokozunas out.

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Day 1 May Grand Sumo Tournament Natsu Basho

Sun, 10 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Day 1 of the Natsu Basho, the May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Kyujo injury withdrawals are the order of the day. Bad news aplenty.

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Terunofuji Violence Scandal - The JSA Statement

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Terunofuji Violence Scandal - The Isegahama violence scandal has more information. Today we got the full statement from the Japan Sumo Association Disciplinary Committee on what happened that night. No-one comes out clean.

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Terunofuji Violence Scandal - Punishment Revealed

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Terunofuji (Isegahama Oyakata) Violence scandal Update. the JSA met and decided the punishment for Terunofuji after he committed violence against Hakunofuji. How will it affect Isegahama stable.

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Enho returns to Juryo

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Enho, former Makuuchi wrestler, former Myagino Stable, is confirmed as returning to Juryo. Hear what that means and why his name means so much.

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Day 15 Senshuraku - March Grand Sumo Tournament

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 15 Senshuraku Day of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

The yusho has been won, tonight was about getting kachi koshi, winning special prizes and finishing on a good note for May.

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Day 14 March Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Basho

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 14 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

Yusho Defining Day for our leaders.

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Day 13 March Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Basho

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 13 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

Pointy end of the tournament with a clear leader!

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Days 10, 11 and 12 March Grand Sumo - Haru basho

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 10, 11 & 12 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

3 days of action from Osaka.

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Day 9 - March Grand Sumo - Haru Basho

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 9 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

Shaping up for a good finish to this basho.

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Days 7 & 8 - March Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Basho

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 7 & 8 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

The leading pack gets thinner by the day.

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Day 6 March Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Basho

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 6 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

Fight of the year contenders, Upsets and injuries. It all happened on Day 6.

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Day 5 March Grand Sumo - Haru Basho

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 5 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

Whoops! - Takanosho is also on 5 wins with Takayasu. My bad! Go Papa Bear!

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Day 4 March Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Basho

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

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Day 3 March Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Baso

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

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Day 2 - March Haru Basho Grand Sumo tournament

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 2 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka.

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Day 1 - March Grand Sumo Tournament

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 of the March Haru Grand Sumo Tournament live from Osaka. Some good match ups on Day 1.

(Ed: Sorry for the audio issues - seems my microphone is having a moment)

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Terunofuji Isegahama Violence Scandal - Update

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Terunofuji (Isegahama Oyakata) Violence scandal Update. More details have been reported. A temporary punishment has been given to Terunofuji. Some details have emerged around finances in the Isegahama. Just before the March Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Terunofuji Isegahama Violence Scandal

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Another scandal emerges as Terunofuji is investigated for violence against Hakunofuji - What's it all about? Join me as we look at the history of this situation with the Hokuseiho Scandal of 2 years ago, the Myagino Stable merger and Hakuho. Just in time for the March Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Day 15 Senshuraku - Yusho Day of the January Grand Sumo

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 15 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament live from Tokyo. Senshuraku Day - Yusho deciding day with so many scenarios. Who wins the January Tournament.

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Day 14 - January Grand Sumo Tournament

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 14 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament live from Tokyo.

Twists and turns on Day 14. And all to play for on Day 15.

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Day 13 January Grand Sumo Tournament

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 13 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament live from Tokyo.

The leading pack gets thinner, not the wrestlers.

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Day 12 - January Grand Sumo Tournament

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 12 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament live from Tokyo.

A sole leader emerges from the pack.

Full score roundup of all the top division.

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Day 11 - January Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 11 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament live from Tokyo. Cute Atamifuji story as well.

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Day 10 - Breaking news on Hakuho Stable & Grand Sumo Action

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 10 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan.

Breaking News on Myagino Stable & Hakuho! Will we see Hakuoho and Kusano back on the Banzuke.

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Day 9 - January Grand Sumo

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 9 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. Injuries? Poor performance?

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Day 8 - January Grand Sumo - Royal Sumo Day

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 8 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. A special day at Nakabi Sunday in Tokyo as the Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko attend the Sumo.

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Days 6 & 7 January Grand Sumo

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Days 6 & 7 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. A big pack chasing the Emperor’s Cup for the yusho.

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Day 5 January Grand Sumo

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 5 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. A big pack still in contention

(Sorry- couple of minor audio issues today)

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Day 4 January Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. Strange night and rare kimarite techniques tonight! Plenty of action.

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Was Ura Robbed? Judges explain. Day 3 Sumo

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 3 January 2026 Grand Sumo - Extra special episode - Was Ura robbed by the judges? We get more explanation of the decision by the Chief Shimpan.

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Day 3 January Grand Sumo Tournament

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan. Controversy Tonight! A really dud decision tonight.

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Day 2 January Grand Sumo Tournament

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 2 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Settling in to the tournament. Yokozunas and Ozeki fighting well.

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Day 1 January Grand Sumo 2026

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 1 of the January Hatsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. A big first day with some great match ups. New shikona, debutants, a few injuries. Join me as we look at all the action from Day 1.

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2025 Fight of the Year (Audio Version)

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Fight of the Year 2025 - Audio description version. I pick my favourites for the year from Grand Sumo - Most Embarrassing, Most Brutal, Best Kimarite, and a few contenders for Fight of the Year for 2025.

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Grand Sumo 2025 Review - with guests - Dave & Amy from the Sumo Mainichi Podcast

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - The 2025 review of the Grand Sumo Tournaments - Featuring Special Guests Dave and Amy from the very popular Sumo Mainichi Podcast. We look at each of the Grand Sumo Tournaments this year, our favourite performers, Who disappointed and much more. Join us for a great Sumo chat about the year that was in Sumo and what we see coming in 2026.

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Final Day - Day 15 November Grand Sumo - Yusho decider

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 15 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan. The yusho has been decided. What a finish to this 2 week tournament. A quick round up of the win.

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Day 14 November Grand Sumo

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 14 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan. Grasping for the Yusho cup as it slips through the fingers.

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Day 13 November Grand Sumo

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 13 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan. Onosato faces off with Aonishiki. Controversial finish.

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Day 12 November Grand Sumo 2025

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 12 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka Japan. The leaders now face critical matches every day.

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Days 10 & 11 November Grand Sumo

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 10 & 11 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka Kyushu, Japan. The race is now wide open!

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Day 9 November Grand Sumo

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 9 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka Kyushu, Japan. Who can stop Onosato.

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Days 6, 7 & 8 November Grand Sumo

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 6, 7 & 8 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka Kyushu, Japan. 2 leaders with a chasing pack.

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Day 5 November Grand Sumo

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 5 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 from Fukuoka Japan.

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Day 4 November Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 from Fukuoka Japan. The favourites are doing it easy.

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Day 3 November Grand Sumo 2025

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 from Fukuoka Japan. Who can beat Aonishiki?

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Day 2 November Grand Sumo 2025

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 2 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament from Fukuoka Japan. Can Hoshoryu recover from his Day 1 loss?

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Day 1 November Grand Sumo 2025

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 1 bouts of the November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan. Day 1 action with some rusty rikishi after London.

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November Grand Sumo Preview - With Special Guest Goose

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament and Banzuke Preview - with Special Guest Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo Show - we talk Aki Basho, London Sumo, Banzuke and more. Join us as we look at the Sumo wrestlers chances for the next basho!

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London Sumo Tournament - Final Day

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - London Sumo Tournament 2025 - Final day fights and thoughts. Did you enjoy this tournament? I certainly did. Lets look at how it finished.

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London Sumo - Days 2 & 3 bouts

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 2 and 3 of the Special London Sumo Tournament. A fun little 5 day basho with a bit of entertaining sumo between Grand Sumo Tournaments. Lets catch up on whats happening in London.

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London Day 1 - Special Tournament

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 of the Special London Sumo Tournament live at the Royal Hall. Special demonstrations, explanations and a 5 day basho.

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Day 15 - Aki Basho Grand Sumo - Yusho Winner

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 15 - Aki Basho September Grand Sumo Tournament - live from the Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. We have a Yokozuna Yusho Winner!!!

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Day 14 Aki Basho September Grand Sumo Tournament

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 14 of the Aki Basho - Grand Sumo Tournament Live from the Kokugikan in Tokyo Japan. A bit of an unusual day with the final day to find our Yusho Winner. Join me for a round up of the days action.

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Day 13 of the Aki Basho - September Grand Sumo

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 13 action live from the Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Join me as we look at all the action from tonights bouts.

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Days 10, 11 & 12 - Aki basho Grand Sumo - Live from the Kokugikan

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 10, 11 & 12 of the September Aki Basho Grand Sumo Tournament. I’ live from the Stadium tonight with all the Day 12 action.

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Day 9 - Aki Basho - September Grand Sumo

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Say 9 of the September Grand Sumo Tournament Aki Basho at the Japan Sumo Stadium, Kokugikan, In Tokyo. Luck or Skill. A little bit of both tonight.

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Days 6, 7 & 8 September Aki Basho Grand Sumo

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 6, 7 & 8 of the September Basho - Aki Grand Sumo Tournament from Tokyo, Japan. 3 days of bouts!

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Day 5 - Grand Sumo Tournament Aki Basho

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 5 of the September Aki Basho - Grand Sumo Tournament. New Sole Leader.

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Days 2 & 3 Aki Basho - Grand Sumo Tournament

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 2 & 3 of the September Aki Grand Sumo Tournament from Tokyo. Yokozuna Henka!

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Aki Basho Day 1 Grand Sumo Tournament

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 of the Aki Basho - September Grand Sumo Tournament 2025 at the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. All the bouts from top division.

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Aki Basho 2025 - Banzuke & Basho Preview - with Special guest Ron

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Join Ron and I as we look at the July tournament and how the Banzuke Ranks look for September. We look at all the winners and not so winners from July. Aki basho approaches !

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Day 15 Senshuraku Final Day - July Nagoya Grand Sumo

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 15 of the July Grand Sumo Tournament from Nagoya Japan. We have a First time Yusho winner!

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Days 13 & 14, Nagoya Grand Sumo July Basho

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 13 and 14 of the July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, Japan. We have a sole leader heading into Day 15! Who will win the basho?

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Days 11 & 12 July Nagoya Grand Sumo

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 11 and 12 of the July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, Japan. The leading pack is still changing. A grandstand finish awaits!

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Nagoya Sumo - Days 9 & 10 bouts

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 9 and 10 of the July Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Sole leader being chased by a big pack

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July Sumo Days 4 - 8 Nagoya Grand Sumo

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 4 to 8 of the July Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Join me for a bit of a late update of the first week of the basho.

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Day 2 & 3, July Grand Sumo Tournament

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 2 & 3 July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya, Japan. Some Sanyaku in trouble early. Some firing on all cylinders.

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Nagoya Grand Sumo - Day 1

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 1 of the summer basho at the brand new IG stadium.

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July Nagoya Banzuke Ranks

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Banzuke Ranks for the July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. New Yokozunas, New Stadium - exciting times.

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Yokozuna Hakuho Resignation Press Conference

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - The formal resignation Press Conference of Yokozuna Hakuho. Hakuho details why he was resigning, and his plans going forward. He did have some jabs at the JSA.

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Yokozuna Hakuho Retires. JSA accepts

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Former Yokozuna Hakuho resigns from the JSA. How did we get to this point. A sad day for Sumo.

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Natsu May Sumo Post Tournament with Guests Goose and Ron

Tue, 27 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - May Grand Sumo Tournament - Join me for a post tournament review with Special Guests Goose and Ron from Sunday Morning Sumo Show. We go through the winners and losers of the Natsu Basho from Tokyo.

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Day 15 May Grand Sumo Senshuraku Day

Sun, 25 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Senshuraku Final Day of the Natsu Basho - May Grand Sumo Tournament from the Sumo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Onosato is the Yusho winner but tonight he faces Yokozuna Hoshoryu.

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Days 12, 13 & 14 May Grand Sumo

Sun, 25 May 2025 15:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 12, 13 & 14 of the May Grand Sumo Tournament, from Tokyo, japan. Important end of the Natsu Basho! Can anyone beat Onosato?

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Day 11 May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 21 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 11 bouts, Natsu Basho Grand Sumo Tournament, from Tokyo. Can anyone catch Onosato?

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Days 9 & 10, May Natsu Basho Grand Sumo

Tue, 20 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 9 & 10 bouts of the May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament, from the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Can anyone chase Ozeki Onosato?

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Days 7 & 8, May Grand Sumo

Sun, 18 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 7 and 8 of the May Natsu Basho Grand Sumo Tournament, Tokyo, Japan. The clear leaders are showing their style and ready for week 2. Join me as we look at what happened in the last 2 days.

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Days 5 & 6, May Grand Sumo

Fri, 16 May 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 5 & 6 of the May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo Japan. Leaders are emerging towards the end of week 1.

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Day 4 Bouts - May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament

Wed, 14 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 bouts of the Natsu May Grand Sumo Tournament from Tokyo, Japan. Angry Clayton tonight. Find out why.

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Day 3 Fights May Grand Sumo

Tue, 13 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 3 fights of the May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament from Tokyo, Japan. Some surprises on Day 3.

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May Grand Sumo - Day 2 fights

Mon, 12 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - May Grand Sumo Tournament Day 2 bouts reviewed. Sanyaku doing their job!

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May Sumo Day 1 bouts

Sun, 11 May 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 bouts of the May Grand Sumo Tournament. Yokozuna Hoshoryu looking to cement his position as the highest rank Sumo. Onosato looking for promotion.

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May Sumo Preview with Special Guest Goose

Sat, 10 May 2025 13:00:00 +1000

May Grand Sumo Tournament Preview Episode - with special guest Goose from Sunday Morning Sumo show. We chat about March, who favoured to do well in May and more.

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Osaka Post Tournament Review - Special Guest Ron

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Clayton & Special Guest Ron from Sunday Morning Sumo Show - post tournament review of the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament. Who did well? Banzuke predictions, and the Henka! Join us as we chat all things Sumo

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Day 15 Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 15 Grand Sumo Tournament - Haru Basho Osaka, Japan. Sport is exhilarating but it can be a cruel mistress. How did the Yusho finish?

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Days 13 & 14 Osaka Grand Sumo, Haru Basho

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 13 & 14 of the Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament, Haru Basho. A Grandstand finish is set for Day 15.

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Day 12, Osaka Grand Sumo Haru Basho

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 12 Grand Sumo Tournament, Haru Basho, Osaka Japan. The leading pack see saws day to day!

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Day 11 Osaka Grand Sumo Haru Basho

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 11 Grand Sumo Tournament Haru Basho, Osaka, Japan. A quick update on Day 11 matches - we have a race for the Yusho.

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Days 9 & 10, Osaka Grand Sumo Haru Basho

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 9 & 10, Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, Japan. We have a sole leader.

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Day 8 Osaka Grand Sumo Haru Basho

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 8 of the Haru Basho, Grand Sumo Tournament from Osaka, Japan. The leading pack is getting thinner.

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Days 5, 6 & 7, Osaka Sumo Haru basho

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 5, 6 & 7 of the Grand Sumo Tournament, Haru Basho, in Osaka Japan. The leading pack is getting thinner now!

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Day 4 Osaka Grand Sumo Haru Basho

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the Haru Basho Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka Japan. Unusual Kimarite, furious Oshi… its all happening in Party town.

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Day 3 Osaka Grand Sumo

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the Haru Basho, Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, Japan. Join me as we look at the bouts for tonight.

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Day 2 Osaka Haru Sumo

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 2 Haru Basho, Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, Japan. Yokozuna and Ozekis looking for a good night after a few loses day 1.

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Haru Basho Day 1 Osaka

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 bouts at the Haru Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, Japan. The debut of the Shin Yokozuna Hoshoryu.

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March Preview with Special Guest Goose

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Lets review January and look towards March with Clayton and special guest Goose from Sunday Morning Sumo on YouTube. All the happenings in January and how we see March Grand Sumo in Osaka. Join us for a chat about Sumo!

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Yokozuna Ring Entering Ceremony - What are you watching

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Yokozuna Ring Entering Ceremony - Dohyo iri. What is it all for? What is the ceremony? Lets look at what new Yokozuna Hoshoryu is trying to learn before March Basho.

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When is a Scandal not a Scandal? Scandal month!

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - in February Scandal Month (or so it seems), a new scandal which apparently is not a scandal breaks. Warning - Unsavoury acts by wreslters. Also update on Myagino Hakuho Stable.

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Tobizaru Scandal Update - Denials

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Tobizaru Scandal - update. Formal complaints, interviews and denials. Lets update the bullying scandal for the Flying Monkey.

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Tobizaru Scandal - Whats it all about?

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Tobizaru scandal? What are the rumours and what’s it all about. Is it another Hokuseiho type scandal? Join me for an update on sumo.

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Jan Sumo New Yokozuna & Day 15 All results

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Tournament - All the other results from Day 15. Who finished where? Breaking News - Hoshoryu Approved as the 74th Yokozuna

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January Day 15 - Yusho Winner Decided!

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 15 - The Yusho winner is decided in the most exciting finish ever. Join me as we look at how it was won.

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January Sumo - Days 13 & 14 Bouts reviewed

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 13 and 14 bouts. Who is still in the yusho chase? How will Day 15 work? Will we see a play off for the Yusho

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January Sumo Days 11 & 12 bouts

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 11 & 12 of the Grand Sumo Tournament from the Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan. Dowb to brass tacs now as the leading pack try to catch Kinbozan. Lets look at the fights for the last 2 days.

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January Sumo Day 10 bouts

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 10 of the January Grand Sumo Tournament from the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium in Tokyo Japan. The Big Ura Show tonight.

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January Grand Sumo Day 9 Bouts

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 9 of the January Grand Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Lets look at the matches.

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January Sumo Day 8 Sunday

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 8, Sunday, of the Grand Sumo Tournament from the Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Lets look at the fights from tonight.

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January Sumo Days 6 & 7

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Tournament from the Kokugikan in Tokyo. Day 6 and 7 Bouts reviewed.

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January Grand Sumo - Days 4 & 5 bouts

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Days 4 & 5 of the January Hatsu basho - lets check the bouts for the last 2 days! (Sorry about the mic crackliness- change of microphone for next episode)

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January Sumo Day 3 Hatsu Basho

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Day 3 of the January Grand Sumo Tournament, Hatsu Basho from the Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Lets review the Day 3 bouts.

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January Sumo Hatsu Basho Day 2 Bouts

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 2 bouts reviewed. Ozekis under pressure. All the action from the Sumo Stadium, Kokugikan in Tokyo

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January Hatsu Basho Day 1 Sumo Bouts

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Hatsu Basho, January Day 1 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Kokugikan in Tokyo. Yokozuna returns, Ozekis looking for promotion. Lets review the Day 1 top division bouts.

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January 2025 Preview Featuring special Guest Goose - Sunday Morning Sumo

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - A round up of the 2024 Sumo world and preview of what our predictions are for 2025. Featuring special guest commentator Goose from the Sunday Morning Sumo show on YouTube and Discord. We discuss Kotozakura's first win, Hoshoryu and Kotozakura's chances of Yokozuna promotion, Fights of the Year and more. Join us for our look into what we think is going to happen in the coming January Basho in Tokyo!

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Fight of the Year 2024 Episode (AUDIO Version) - Let's Learn Sumo

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Fight of the Year Episode 2024 - (AUDIO VERSION) - Join me as we go through the Most Memorable Fight, Most Brutal Fights, Best Kimarite and our Top 3 Fights of the Year. This episode is the full audio description - The video episode with video replays is now available on YouTube. This Audio version has a better description of the fights for those that can't watch the video. What a great year of sumo - 1800 bouts - let's choose the best ones.

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Sumo Tournament in London 2025

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Breaking News - Sumo wrestling is coming to london in 2025

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November Sumo Day 15 - Ozeki wins the Yusho

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - November grand Sumo Tournament - Day 15 - Ozeki yusho. Join me for a round up of the final day of the Kyushu Basho.

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November Kyushu Sumo Days 13 & 14

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament Says 13 & 14 Kyushu Japan - The race for the yusho! Ozekis in the lead

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November Kyushu Sumo - Days 11 & 12 Bouts

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament - Fukuoka Kyushu Japan. Days 11 & 12 fights reviewed. The yusho race is taking shape!

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Kyushu November Sumo Basho - Days 9 & 10

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament - Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka, Japan. Days 9 & 10 bouts. The leading pack!

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Kyushu November Basho - Days 7 & 8 bouts reviewed

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament - Days 7 & 8 bouts. A big leading pack at halfway!

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Kyushu Sumo Basho Days 3-6 bouts reviewed

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament 2024. Days 3, 4, 5 and 6 bouts reviewed. Some hot, some cold.

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Kyushu Basho Day 2 Bouts reviewed - Autumn Grand Sumo

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 2 bouts reviewed. A quick update.

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Kyushu Day 1 Bouts reviewed (Video on YouTube)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament Day 1 bouts reviewed - Live from New Zealand (Video available on YouTube at Lets Learn Sumo)

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November Sumo Banzuke Day - Review

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Sumo Banzuke - Big news in the ranks released today! Who make a return to the top division. Join me for a review of the ranks for the November Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.

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Documentary - Kessenuma, the Tsunami and the Yokozuna

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Documentary - The great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, devastated the port city of Kessenuma north of Sendai. This is the story of their 9th Yokozuna, Hidenoyama Raigoro. The video of this documentary is available on YouTube at Lets Learn Sumo

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Injuries- Are Sumo wrestlers too big?

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Sumo injuries - Are sumo wrestlers too big? What can be changed to reduce injuries after a period of higher injury rates. Lets look at why wrestlers are getting injured.

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Aki Basho 2024 - September Sumo Tournament - Post Basho Review

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - The Aki Basho - Post September Grand Sumo Tournament Review - Live from the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. (Audio version - See YouTube - Lets Learn Sumo for the video of this podcast).

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Aki Basho Sumo - Days 12 to 14 reviewed.

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Aki Basho - September Grand Sumo Tournament - Tokyo Japan. Lets go through days 12, 13 and 14.

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Aki Basho - Days 8-11 review - September Sumo

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Grand Sumo Tournament - Aki Basho - at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. Can anyone stop Onosato?

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Aki Basho Days 4 to 7 review - September Grand Sumo

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 22:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - September Aki Basho from Kokugikan in Tokyo. Lets look at Days 4 to 7 of the tournament so far.

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Aki Basho - Tobizaru Robbed? Days 2 & 3 wrap up

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Was Tobizaru robbed? Lets look at the action from Days 2 and 3 at the September Grand Sumo Tournament, coming to you live from the Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo.

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Aki Basho - Day 1 Review - Live from Kokugikan in Tokyo

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 01:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Aki Basho - September Grand Sumo Tournament - Live from the Kokugikan in Tokyo. Join me for a review of the Day 1 bouts.

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Aki Basho Preview Live from Kokugikan in Tokyo

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Live from the Kokugikan Stadium in Tokyo - A quick preview of the Day 1 matches.

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September Sumo - Aki Basho - Banzuke

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - September Aki Basho Banzuke now released. Lets check the ranks and predictions for Septembers Tokyo Sumo tournament. Plus some news about where I will be in September.

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Nagoya Sumo - Post Tournament review - Special Guest Goose

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:00:00 +1000

Let's Learning Sumo - Nagoya Sumo Tournament - Post Basho review with Special Guest Goose from Sunday Morning Sumo (YouTube Live Commentary).

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Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Sumo Day 15 - Yusho winner

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 15! Yusho Winner decided.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Sumo - Days 12, 13 & 14

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament - Days 12, 13 & 14. Can anyone catch the Yokozuna Terunofuji for the Basho?

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Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Days 10 & 11

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Days 10 and 11. Can anyone catch the Yokozuna.

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Lets Learn Sumo Nagoya Day 9

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament 2024 - Day 9 review.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Mega episode - Days 5, 6, 7 and 8

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Mega Episode - Days 5 though to Day 8. Have we seen the Fight of the Year between Terunofuji and Ura! The yusho race is taking shape. Join me to review the big fights of the past 4 days.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo - Day 4

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 of the Grand Sumo Tournament from Nagoya, Japan. Lets look at the Day 4 bouts and a few injuries so far.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Days 2 & 3

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya 2024, Grand Sumo Tournament. Days 2 & 3 review of bouts.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Sumo Day 1

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Summer Basho - Day 1 review of the action from Dolphin stadium #sumo #Nagoya #terunofuji

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July Tournament - Banzuke Ranks released

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - July Nagoya tournament - Banzuke Ranks released. Lets look at the new ranks and see who got a good promotion and who got a nasty demotion!

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Become a Sumo expert in 1 lesson

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - All you need to know in 1 lesson to start watching sumo. What is Sumo, What are the rules, what are the sumo ranks, how are sumo paid, what are the techniques, what is a Sumo stable. Become a sumo expert in 1 lesson.

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Post May Sumo Tournament review with Special Guest

Tue, 28 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Let's Learn Sumo - Post May Grand Sumo Tournament Review with Special Guest 'Goose' from Sunday Morning Sumo - Live Stream. We chat about Onosato's journey to victory, Best Fight, Best moves, Worst fight and more.

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Days 15 - Onosato wins - May Grand Sumo Tournament

Sun, 26 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - May Grand Sumo Tournament Day 15 - Natsu Basho - Komusubi Onosato wins!

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May Days 10 & 11 Natsu Grand Sumo tournament

Wed, 22 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo, Natsu Basho, May Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Days 10 & 11. New sole leader - Maegashira 10, Shonannoumi who beat Takarafuji.

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May Days 8 & 9, Natsu Basho Grand Sumo Tournament

Mon, 20 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - May Grand Sumo Tournament Days 8 and 9, Natsu Basho.

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May Days 6 & 7, Natsu Basho Grand Sumo

Sat, 18 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - May Grand Sumo Tournament Days 6 & 7, Natsu Bashoz

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Days 4 & 5, May Sumo Natsu Tournament

Thu, 16 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 4 & 5 Natsu Basho Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Japan.

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May Days 2 & 3 - Grand Sumo Tournament

Tue, 14 May 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 2 and Day 3, Natsu Basho - May Grand Sumo Tournament review.

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May Natsu Sumo Tournament Day 1

Sun, 12 May 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 matches of the May Natsu Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. A bad day for the Ozekis

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May Natsu Sumo Basho Preview Update

Sat, 11 May 2024 11:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Hakkiyoi! A quick Natsu Basho Update. The May Grand Sumo Tournament starts tomorrow in Tokyo. Join me for a quick preview of Day 1 matches on the Torikumi. No Takerufuji. No Asanoyama!

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May Sumo Banzuke Ranking List

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - May Basho Banzuke Sumo Ranking list now released. Who goes up, who goes down. Where does Takerufuji land after his historic March win. CORRECTION : Hoshoeyu gets Jun Yusho not Onosato

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Akebono - Why was he special

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Akebono Taro - First foreign yokozuna Grand Champion in Sumo. Why was he special.

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Post March news & Banzuke predictions

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - news update after the March Basho Tournament, plus some predictions on the May Banzuke.

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Hokuseiho : Disgraced Sumo - His Story

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +1000

Hokuseiho : Disgraced Sumo - His Story - A Lets Learn Sumo Special Episode on the rise and fall of disgraced Sumo wrestler Hokuseiho from the Miyagino stable of former Yokozuna Hakuho.

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Osaka Day 15 - History made - Takerufuji wins

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Osaka Basho Day 15 - Takerufuji wins an historic victory.

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Osaka Haru Basho Days 12 & 13

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 11:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Osaka Haru Basho Days 12 & 13 - Grand Sumo Tournament - Japan. Quick update as Takerufuji leads by 2 wins with 2 days to go.

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Osaka Haru Basho Day 11

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Osaka Haru Basho Day 11 - Takerufuji takes a 2 bout lead by beating Ozeki Kotonowaka

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Osaka Haru Basho Days 9 & 10

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo, Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament, Days 9 & 10

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Osaka Haru Basho Days 6, 7 & 8 Grand Sumo

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Hakkiyoi - Lets Learn Sumo. Grand Sumo Tournament Osaka Haru Basho Days 6, 7 and 8. Halfway through we look at the matches for the last 3 days.

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Osaka Sumo Day 4 & 5

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Grand Sumo Tournament Osaka Haru Basho Days 4 & 5. Whats wrong with Kirishima, The Yokozuna is in trouble. Miyagino Stable update

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Osaka Basho Sumo Days 2 & 3

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Hakkiyoi, Lets Learn Sumo - A look at the bouts and action from Days 2 & 3 of the Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka, Japan. The Haru Basho.

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Osaka Sumo Haru Basho Day 1

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Day 1 action from Osaka in the March Grand Sumo tournament. Plus update on the Hokuseiho Miyagino stable scandal.

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Hokuseiho scandal update - Miyagino Stable

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Hokuseiho scandal Update - New Interim Stable Master takes over Miyagino Sumo stable. Hakuho accepts blame. Hakkiyoi - Lets Learn Sumo

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Hokuseiho Scandal Update & March Banzuke Ranks

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - join us for the March Banzuke Rank and tournament preview. An update on the Hokuseiho / Hakuho scandal. What happened and what was the outcome.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Hokuseiho Scandal

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Big scandal news in Sumo today - Hokuseiho and Legendary Yokozuna Hakuho in front of the Japan Sumo Association. Allegations of violence and more against Hokuseiho. We look at the history of these allegations and what is likely to happen

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Lets Learn Sumo - January Review

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - January post tournament review. A bit late but here it is.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Days 4 & 5

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - January Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Hatsu basho- roundup of Day 4 & 5 action.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - January Hatsu Days 2 & 3, 2024

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - January Hatsu New Years Grand Sumo Tournament, a round up of the matches from Day 2 & 3 in Tokyo.

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Hakkiyoi Lets Learn Sumo - 2024 January Day 1

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - Welcome to 2024, January Hatsu Basho in Tokyo Day 1. We do a quick round up of Day 1 matches to start the year. Hakkiyoi

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Fight of the Year 2023

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - 2023 Grand Sumo Fight of the Year. We count down the Top 10 Bouts in Makuuchi Top Division Grand Sumo. Henka of the Year. Join me to look at the best Sumo bouts of 2023.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Review - Day 15 Results

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament Review. Lets review the Day 13-15 action and have a look at who made Kachi Koshi and who made a Make Koshi losing record in Fukuoka.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Days 11 & 12

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament Days 11 & 12 in Fukuoka

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Days 9 & 10, November Sumo tournament

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament - Review Days 9 & 10 of the action in Fukuoka, Japan

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Basho Review Days 5 to 8

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Days 5 to 8 - lets review the highlights of the past 4 days of the Fukuoka November Tournament. We discuss a Mizu-iri water break in an epic 6 min plus battle.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo - Day 3 & 4 review

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo - Day 3 & 4 review - lets look at the matches and highlights of the Sumo in Fukuoka, Japan. The last tournament of the year.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Tournament Days 1 & 2 review

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament - Lets review Days 1 & 2 in Fukuoka, Japan. A great start to this Basho with the Ozeki’s showing real intent.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Preview

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament - Lets preview the tournament and look at who is in form, who is injured and what their chances are.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - November Banzuke Review

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - November Grand Sumo Tournament - Banzuke rankings review. Lets check out who’s up and who’s down for the tournament starting in a bit over a week in Fukuoka, Japan.

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Lets Learn Sumo - How much are Sumo wrestlers paid

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +1000

How Much are Sumo wrestlers paid? Quite a bit it seems. Join me for another episode where we learn more about the pay structures in professional sumo (Note: Small error - 10 million Yen to win a Tournament, not Dollars! Dollars would be quite the win)

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Let’s Learn Sumo - The Henka, is it true Sumo

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 08:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - The Henka, is it true sumo. Lets look at what the henka is, it is real sumo or a low down dirty trick?

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Let’s Learn Sumo - September Aki Grand Sumo - Review

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:00:00 +1000

September Tokyo Aki Basho - Grand Sumo Tournament of September review. Lets look at the September Grand Sumo Tournament winners and losers.

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Lets Learn Sumo - September Days 9-12 Grand Sumo Tournament

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - September Days 9-12 Grand Sumo Tournament - Who is in the lead after 12 days in Tokyo. A look at the bouts from Day 9, 10, 11 and 12.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - September Days 6 to 8, Aki Basho Grand Sumo

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - September Days 6 to 8, Aki Basho Grand Sumo tournament - a look at Day 6, 7 and 8 of the September Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Who’s doing well, who’s not doing well.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - September Sumo Tournament days 3 to 5 review

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - September Sumo Tournament days 3 to 5 review - A quick review of bouts in the Tokyo Aki Basho days 3, 4 and 5.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - September Grand Sumo Day 1 & 2 review

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 20:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - September Grand Sumo Day 1 & 2 review. Lets look at the matches from the first 2 days of the Aki Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Match of the Day, some upsets and good form by the Ozeki’s.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - September Aki Basho Tournament Preview

Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Preview of the September Aki Basho Tournament starting tomorrow. A quick round up of who’s in and who’s out. A look at the Day 1 and 2 bouts.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - September Banzuke Ranks

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - The Banzuke List or ranks for the September Grand Sumo Tournament have been released. Lets look at the Sumo ranks. Who got promoted, who got demoted. How many did I guess right? How many did you get right. A quick look at ranks before the September Grand Sumo Tournament starts in just under 2 weeks.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Why arent there any women in Sumo

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:00 +1000

Hakkiyoi - Let’s Learn Sumo - Why arent there any women in Sumo? Lets explore the history of why women arent in professional Sumo ranks. Will Sumo ever change to allow women?

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Yobidashi Sumo Ushers

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Let’s Learn Sumo - Yobidashi. This episode we have a look at Yobidashi, those ushers, corner workers, banner holding, Sumo calling guys at the tournaments. Who are they and what do they do. Another bite sized Sumo episode. Hakkiyoi!

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Dead Body Rule explained

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Hakkiyoi, Let’s Learn Sumo - This episode we look at Shinitai - or Dead or Dying Body Rule in Sumo. Why sumo wrestlers can win even if they touch down first.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - July Grand Sumo post tournament extended Review

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Full review of all the action from the 2023 July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya. A look at all the matches Hoshoryu and the contenders fought, My Fights of the Tournament, unusual Kimirate moves and more. Join me for a look at all the action.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - July Grand Sumo Tournament - Day 12-14 Highlights

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +1000

July Grand Sumo Tournament - Highlights from day 12-14 in Nagoya. Quick look at Day 15. Can the debutant Hakuoho win?

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Lets Learn Sumo - Ozeki runs & Kadoban

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - this episode we look at an Ozeki Run and what it takes for sumo to qualify for the 2nd highest Sumo Rank of Ozeki. We also loon at Ozeki going Kadoban after the score a losing record.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament Days 9-11 review

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +1000

July Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya - lets Review days 9-11. Nishikigi takes the lead, Our 3 Sekiwake are still in contention for their Ozeki runs. Kirishima battles to avoid Kadoban for September.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament Day 8 Nagoya

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Lets learn sumo - Day 8 Quick update - July Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya Basho - Midorifuji wins, new Mawashi, mawashi bout pause and more cushions!

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July Grand Sumo Tournament Days 6 & 7 review

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - the July Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament - lets review Days 6 & 7. Matches of the day, rare Kimirate and Stick Bug Sumo Update. A quick look at matchups for Day 8.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - The Banzuke - Sumo Ranking List

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - the Banzuke, or the Sumo ranking list.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament 2023 Nagoya Day 4 & 5 review

Thu, 13 Jul 2023 20:00:00 +1000

July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya Japan - Lets Learn Sumo - review Day 4 & 5 action and a quick look at match ups for Day 6. Hakkiyoi!

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July Grand Sumo Tournament Day 3 review & Day 4 preview

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +1000

July Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya 2023 - Review of Day 3 action including the epic bout of Terunofuji vs Tobizaru and todays bouts of Day 4. (Audio issue Sorry Listeners - Audio issue noted halfway thru episode. Seems my microphone gave up.. sorted for next ep.)

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July Grand Sumo Day 2 review, Day 3 preview

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:00 +1000

Day 2 of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Lets review the action from day 2 bouts and look at some bouts of interest for tonight.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - What does it all mean? Sumo Rituals

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +1000

What do all those rituals mean at a Sumo Tournament. Why do they clap hands, the sumo stomp and more. Decoding the Sumo tournament.

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July Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya 2023 Day 1 Reveiw

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +1000

July Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya - Lets do a quick review of Day 1 action and look to day 2 bouts. Fight of the day.

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July Sumo Tournament Late news

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 22:00:00 +1000

Late breaking news on the July Grand Sumo Tournament starting in Nagoya Japan tomorrow. Just a few snippets of info. July preview notes available on the twitter Let’s Learn Sumo page

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Let’s Learn Sumo - A Day at the Sumo Tournament

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +1000

Lets Learn Sumo - How to go to a Sumo Tournament in Japan. How to get tickets, where to sit, timings.

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Extended Episode July 2023 Sumo Tournament Preview

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:00:00 +1000

Lets preview the July Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament 2023. Terunofuji, Takakeisho and the new Ozeki Kirishima. Who will will the July Basho? Join me for an extended episode where we look back at May’s winners and losers and see how July might play out in the summer heat.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Mawashi Sumo Belts

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000

What is the belt that Sumo wear? The Mawashi belt explained. The next episode where we learn about Sumo.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - Sumo techniques - Kimarite explained

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000

What are the sumo techniques, Kimarite? The next episode where we learn about Sumo Wrestling.

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Lets Learn Sumo - Sumo Ranks explained

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000

What are the different Sumo Ranks? The next episode where we learn about Japan’s Sumo Wrestling.

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Let’s Learn Sumo - How to watch Sumo outside of Japan

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000

Tips and Apps to watch Sumo Tournaments on live streaming when you arent in Japan. How to enjoy the tournaments live and in replay.

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How does Sumo work?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000

How does Sumo work in Japan? When are the tournaments? The next step in learning about Sumo.

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What is Sumo Wrestling?

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:00 +1000

What is Sumo wrestling? Our first step in learning about all thing Sumo. Bite sized episode.

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