U.S. Sumo Federation 827 N. Hollywood Way, #473 Burbank, CA 91505 Volume 1.01 Official Newsletter of the United States Sumo Federation January 2015 E-mail:
[email protected] Website: www.americansumo.org Motivational Thought: For every person who climbs the ladder of success….. There are a dozen waiting for an elevator Inside This Newsletter Sumo Essentials: Shiko Special Feature Articles: Koshiwari Kyu & Dan Ranks Kimarite Korner: Oshidashi/Oshitaoshi Year in Review Yorikiri/Yoritaoshi Nationals World Championships Japan’s Pro News: Number 33: Hakuho US Open Topples Taiho’s Mark Birmingham, AL World Games Bid Pro Spotlight: Takamiyama – Jesse Kuhaulua American Youth Team Competes In Japan Spotlight: Yoshisada Yonezuka USSF Sanctioned Events DATE LOCATION EVENT POC TYPE 21 Feb 15 San Antonio, TX Asian Festival Tom Zabel Demonstration 27-29 Mar 15 Kansas City, MO Training Camp Andre Coleman Training 28 Mar 15 San Antonio, TX Tejeda History Faire Tom Zabel Demonstration 25 Apr 15 San Antonio, TX Texas Fiesta Tournament Tom Zabel Tournament 13 Jun 15 Parkville, MO U.S. Nationals/North Americans Matt Ritchie Nationals/North Americans 19 Sep 15 Atlanta, GA Japan Fest Packy Bannevans Tournament 24 Oct 15 San Antonio, TX Texas Classic Tom Zabel Tournament International Events DATE LOCATION EVENT QUALIFYING EVENT 29-30 2015 Osaka, Japan World Championships 2015 U.S. Nationals 27 Aug-3 Sep 2016 Beijing, China World Combat Games 2015 North Americans 30-31 Jul 2016 Mongolia World Championships 2016 U.S. Nationals 3-13 Aug 2017 Wroclaw, Poland World Games 2016 U.S. Nationals Anyone interested in helping to write/coordinate articles, etc… for the bi-monthly Newsletter please contact Tom Zabel at
[email protected] SUMO ESSENTIALS By Tom Zabel In this section we will discuss basic fundamental movements, positions, and postures.