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So, just for a small update, Hoshoryu, this stable's top wrestler, is now a Yokozuna, the highest rank of sumo wrestler. In addition, this stable now has a Youtube channel that shows the everyday life of their stable regularly.

Martins got called Yujiro Hanma by a Japanese sumo wrestler. Pretty sure that’s gotta be the ultimate compliment one can achieve in Japan. Or anywhere else for that matter.

As an avid sumo fan, I'm really pleased with how you refrained from doing the typical "Westerner visits sumo stable" schtick of mysticizing and/or mocking sumo and portraying the rikishi as those exotic, almost unhuman creatures. I could tell while watching that you're genuinely interested in the sport and the culture surrounding it, and it was heartwarming to see you going the extra mile and speaking Japanese to the athletes. I also really like how in-depth you went with the information, and it was great to see Tatsunami-oyakata casually explaining things to you. I'd love for you to do another video like this someday, maybe in a different stable, or highlighting different aspects. New Western perspectives on and exposure for sumo are always greatly appreciated! 🙂

the stable's top wrestler Hoshoryu is now a yokozuna. the pinnacle of sumo.

横綱・若乃花は相撲競技におけるダメージについて「毎日、ちょっとした自動車事故に逢うようなもの」と言っていました。力士はもっとリスペクトされるべきです。

This series isn't just a "look at me" as some might think, it is a cultural learning experience. Great job and thank you Martins and Romark.

This should be accessible at Netflix or Discovery or something else. It's pro content!

4:24 sumo guy's a Baki fan lmao. That's high praise

There are Westerners who ridicule sumo wrestlers as being “merely obese.” They do not understand the reality. The wrestlers’ subcutaneous fat functions as a form of protection—essentially a defensive armor. Beneath it lies an extraordinary amount of powerful muscle.

Sumo...the most underappreciated sport in the world.  Rikishi do training that would make most other athletes cry and give up, and they do it being the size of (and larger than, in some cases) NFL offensive linemen.  It's insane to see a 400 lb man do a pirouette after exerting all his massive strength in slapping and grappling his oppoent only to arm lock him and be able to spin and hip toss him from the dohyo.  Their athleticism is just astounding.  Glad Martins showed this.  Hope many others come to appreciate their prowess.

I absolutely love how respectful both sides were about trying to help with language. So much respect on both sides.

Watching the sumo guys being impressed by the size of Martins. Imagine you take Brian Shaw, Tom Stoltman or Hafthor in there lol. This is such a good series. Amazing work Martins and Romark.

I watched this after watching a different "youutbe person tries SUMO" type video, and the difference is night and day.
This is educational, respectful, professional, not all about the man in the video.
Great stuff Martin, you really are the world's strongest weeb

海外のアスリートが相撲に挑戦する動画は沢山ありますが、最も相撲へのリスペクトを感じる動画でした。
こうやってみると世界クラスのストロングマンに体格で劣らない日本人力士って凄いな…😂

Next grand sumo tournament is mid January. Tune in folks!

Hats off to Martins for training with them! Sumo wrestlers are serious athletes who deserve respect on what they do 🎉

People don't understand just how strong Sumo's are. They are NOT big fat lazy people. They are stellar athletes that go through GROOLING TRAINING on a daily basis. It is an ancient sport one of the last remaining that dates back to the Samurai. I have so much respect for Sumo and what these giants are able to do in the Dohyō. Ganbatte to all of them.

体験の外人さんがパンツ履かずにまわし締めてるの初めて見たかも
気合いが違う
さすがストロングマンのトップ選手ですわ

Thank you for coming to Japan! In Japan, sumo wrestlers have long been a symbol of strength. It is said that babies grow up healthy when they are held by a sumo wrestler. I was also hugged by a sumo wrestler when I was a baby!😊😊