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@@sammyoak5378 I think "Rikishi Seth" or "Sumotori Seth" would be a much better fit Yokozuna is the highest rank, not a general definition for "master" or "teacher". It seems to me that such a channel name would be disrespectful to the cultural aspect of sumo. Yokozuna is seen as a demigod by people who take sumo seriously. You can't be self-aggrandizing like that in my op. It is not worthy.
@@Lazy--Bones I mean, *technically* he shouldn't refer to himself as "Sensei", it's a title that other people call you. You can't call yourself that. And it's supposed to go after your name, not in front of.
Its a really good idea. I took up an extremely niche sport in my country in my late 30's, and went on to be national champion and represent my country internationally, despite the fact that I basically sucked.
Whoever you are to make that statement is pretty bold…. it takes all types in this world. I’m a former professional touring drummer, a rockstar, and I would never disparage or text somebody like this unless I walked a mile in their shoes. What if you achieved to make such a bold statement, prove me wrong.!!!! and I won’t even give you my résumé because that was just purely implode your fucking narrow minded statement
As a former offensive lineman for 10ish years, I've always maintained a VERY strong lower-body. Even during an unhealthy time when I dropped down to 175lbs I had a 40 inch hips. Even at my largest as an adult (250 lbs) squats are pretty much effortless, muscle endurance is great. All that to say I have been considering doing Sumo as sort of a hobby because I always want to stay active. Especially since surviving Stage 4 Cancer a few years ago. Watching Seth go for it is really making me want to make some calls in my state to see if there is any organization that would have me train and possibly compete. Congrats on the win! (Imma come for your medal, Seth!)
@@lake0417as an offensive lineman he would most likely be 6foot 4 if he was playing a guard position up to like 6foot 7 if he was a Tackle. Could be anywhere in-between and give or take an inch or 2 but generally that's the height of linemen in football
i didn't initially follow you for sumo, but your sumo videos are probably my favourite ones you've put out, this one included. seeing you work so hard for that national championship is inspiring. keep it up bro. worlds isn't ready for peak seth
Jared winning gold was all kinds of inspiring. And his matches were very enjoyable. Good job, Jared! I don't know you, but I'm proud of you, for whatever that's worth from a stranger on the internet.
@@ultimatefactschampionship8758 I don't know the exact rules if that step counts as out or not. While we have the benefit of instant replay, I trust the officials to know the rules better than we do.
@@ultimatefactschampionship8758saw that too in the replay. However, the officials here, unlike in the Japanese tournaments, may not be able to employ such video replays. 🤷🏼 Still a fun match though.
@@ultimatefactschampionship8758 It's such a small thing, hard to spot live. That said, a coach of mine said "You can't be salty about things like that as it happens to everyone. Ultimately if you lose to something minimal you didn't train hard enough, because something small was able to overcome your victory. In that sense, the loss was just. Do better."
I remember first watching the original Sensei Seth Tries Sumo video ages ago, and thinking to myself "This is kinda ridiculous but I guess it'll still be entertaining since it's Seth", but with every subsequent video and the manner in which the martial art is explained, and the great storyboarding and plot-building that is shown through exceptional scripting, editing, and whatever Sensei Seth Magic you work time and time again, I have become enamoured with the art, and fully invested in your Sumo journey. I really wonder if you fully realise how significant the positive effect you have on so many of your viewers is. Thanks for everything Seth. 🙏
If you haven't checked it out yet, NHK puts out all top division matches in daily chunks from the professional tournaments in Japan on TH-cam, in english. it's a blast, first sport I've been able to consistently follow.
I always thought sumo was mildly interesting. You've turned me into a full blown fan. And I've said it before, you went from being the pretty funny martial arts channel to sometimes doing outright documentaries. Love the progression you've made in sumo and as a general person. Awesome stuff man! We're all rooting for you!
During lockdown the Japanese sumo tournament where the only sport on before the ufc, I got really into . To me the most interesting aspect is the tournament bracket structure, guys have to compete multiple times a day, with everyone trying to maintain or rank up lots dramatic rematches and last stands or rivalry. Plus the sheer size and athleticism of these giants , if u see them train u realise it’s not just fat .
Kind of true. A bit of surprisingly from basically karate master he already proved the applicability of sumo during the Self-defence Championship; would be interesting to see it in Amateur MMA. …But I think our Sensei Seth is a too kind person to go to street beefs.
@@Memorixt well they do already hold more then just MMA fights, I could see them at least giving sumo a try even if it doesn't stick. I do kinda agree that I don't think Seth would be much of a fit for that though, it tends to draw in the people looking to fight rather then looking to compete. Seth definitely comes across more of a competitor then a fighter.
Its incredible when you remember that Seth is a karate-base martial artist who has dabbled in more than a handful other styles/arts and still regularly practices others. This is the journey! Great work!
@@monkeyboy275bobo8 Seth's only real meaningful background influence aside from karate - which is by far his primary background - was his high school sport of American football. It definitely has some carry-over, but not everyone who has tried the same gridiron-to-sumo switch has been so successful. He has also done about five(?) years of Muay Thai now, but his lifelong sport was definitely karate until he started exploring a variety of arts and then picked up sumo.
your storytelling has gotton so good over the years. honetly felt like a movie. and the part about the title was genius. i was on the edge of my seat during the whole tournament segment. Also loved the music choices
I love that Seth doesn’t use being a content creator as an excuse to be mediocre. So many people on TH-cam doing everything from athletics to engineering stay very mediocre because of their TH-cam job and I can always tell They are depressed because they can’t become great.
You didn't just win. You swept it against the best in a country of 300 million+ people. It's gratifying to watch someone be excellent at something. Thank you for what you do.
Seth, you might be the most open minded martial artist I've ever seen online. You're humble and down to earth, which is KEY in learning techniques that can change the tides of battle
Well done man! What a story, beat both guys that you lost to before. Your journey in sumo is literally the martial arts redemption stories that so many movies try to capture haha. Literally shows what discipline and perseverance do. And the tournament will be in Poland! Awesome, congrats from a Polish fan and best of luck :)
It’s so cool to see Sensei Tom reffing these matches. He was my coach at Mighty Eagle Sumo! I really can’t think of a combat sport that is as fast and intense where you can be knocked out in only 10 seconds and that’s it. I struggled a bit since I am about 20 lbs under weight for the lowest men’s weight bracket 😂
It's always inspiring to see the mutual respect between competitors in something like this. Every person on that podium KNOWS that the others worked their ass off to stand beside them. You can't resent that. Which also makes it super satisfying when the person you're rooting for gets the win. You just know that it was NOT easy for them. Congrats on a well-earned win, Seth! And congrats to the rest of the Raijin Sumo Club members who competed their heart out, you all did amazing!
God damn man, I'm stressed enough from my own tournaments. You got me anxious like I'm your teammate at the event. The hugest congratulations man, you're amazing!
This is the greatest a video on the internet has made me feel since I found TH-cam. It made me laugh, gasp, cheer, and cry. I was invested the whole time and I just wish there was more. Seth, if you see this, you deserve way more subs man. Just way more.
Man, you really do embody the concept of "sensei". The way you teach the world at large about martial arts, the way you show how teamwork, well. Works. Your work with Mike. And, then there's your personal success. Wreck them in Poland, sir. You have earned it.
I'm subscribed to seth and a channel member because he inspires me to be more. As a bigger guy In martial arts I get told to do sumo as a joke and that the only thing I fight for is my next meal but this man since day one hitting the chubby suprise to now taking the sport that people joked about and making a video that shows just how hard and how cool it is. Seth is doing what a sensei does. Not just teaching moves but giving hope. And inspiration. Congrats on the win. Poland won't know what hit them
as a sumo fan i love these videos, they do an amazing job introducing sumo to the world, it introduces it to people who would probably not give it the time of day. and congrats
Your storytelling has gotten so good over the past few years. And this time, it was just perfect being able to actualize your title. Congrats on the win! And the story only continues- nor shall it ever end, win or lose!
JJ is like a brother to me .. I co promoted him to black belt in bjj just about 6 years ago.. I am so proud of all he’s doing for the sumo community ..
Seth, I am at @7:15. You are a really good story teller and director at this point. I don't know if you are editing or if you have hired an editor... If you wanted I think you could have a future in making riveting docuseries on events and sports. Great work. It has been really cool watching you get better and better better at this craft and in your martial arts journey. Thank you for sharing it all. I wonder if you could reach out to someone from the International Sumo Federation, get them to give you a media spot and sponcer you filming some of these matches. I think it could lead to a real bump in people watching the sport.
I am in no way a martial arts teacher in any definition of the title. But I would love to have seth as a student just to build me up as a badass. "Because he can" Pure cinema🔥🔥🔥🔥
Not only does your mastery of other martial arts help you to progress quickly and excel in Sumo but your techniques make it more entertaining and exciting to watch. You've found the sport where you can shine the most and win it all. Best wishes!
Been following your sumo journey for a while now, Seth! Such incredible progress!!! Congratulations on the championship! I CANNOT WAIT for this next video! Jared almost reminds me of Takanoyama or Mainoumi - very slim but amazingly technical and tenacious. He's got a ton of potential for his weight division!
Yama has just taken a bunch of people from the US amateur scene to Japan to train at his old stable for a few weeks. I bet Seth could come along if he does that again
@@zanderrose I would just like Seth to get a chance to see what real top level sumo feels like. US Nationals yeah that's cool but the level of competition in America is Weenie Hut Jr. level
I saw this yesterday, but was out with family, so i saved it. I watched it this morning and, man. What an uplifting and positive way to start the day! Congratulations man. Now get to getting after it!
Yes, Seth. YES!!! You proved that it's possible for you to win a big tournament! You showed that your previous experience in martial arts was good enough for you to pick up sumo and quickly gain enough experience to win titles. 12:06 - WHAT A WAY TO WIN LITERALLY FROM BEHIND. PS. The fact that you will represent US in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP... AWESOME. PPS. Five guys won medals from your school and three of them (including you, Seth) won gold. You chose the right school.
I just watched that Wushu video today and here she was again! very very cool - she seems ! would love this group/team to become Seth's main focus Sumo-Sensei Seth having binge-watched a whole lot of Seth's videos (along with some of his collaborators like Mike, Wonderboy, Jesse) in the past week, the sumo stuff is the best by far!
Seth, this made me tear up out of pride and happiness for you and your team. Congratulations for achieving the next step of your dream. I must also compliment you on your gosh darn good storytelling and editing. All the best with your training for Poland!
First of all - Congrats! It is very cool to see your progressing and gaining victory! I think we all need to support Eric after this tournament. He competed just incredibly in my opinion. I always enjoy watching his matches. His attitude, concentration, not to mention his technique, are inspiring and his matches against heavier and bigger opponents are amazing. It is a pity that he get silver this time, but he prepared, trained and brought several athletes to a high professional level, as far as I understand. I'm very happy that Seth finally took the gold, obviously, but I don't want to forget who inspired and trained him. What a great rikishi! I hope to see more sumo videos and more of him in these. Congratulations again to all of you guys! You are awesome!
I really love watching these competition videos. Congratulations on a very well fought victory. I love this journey you're taking with Sumo and the way you're telling the story.
Great video as always. I'm a savate practicioner/teacher in Chile but I also enjoy other underrated combat sports, and sumo is just amazing. Felicitaciones.
Congratulations on your victory and good luck in poland, it’s cool to see someone that isn’t a big head about which martial art is better but someone is a student of all things martial arts, amazing person doing amazing things
Seth, this is one if the best videos you have produced, no question. I'm only half way through and I am already incredibly invested in the team and the story. Thank you for developing my personal interest in a combat sport that I knew little about before you started exploring it through your channel. Now I have to finish this video and see how you did!
What a great video. Man! I actually jumped up when you won. Your editor captured the love and emotion that you feel for the sport. Can't wait to cheer you on for the world title.
I started watching sumo a bit before you did your first sumo video and I was pleasantly surprised when you first tried it. That first dip into the sumo world made me believe you could be a competitor and that passing crazy idea has really become reality. Seeing your progression in different tournaments has been very satisfying, some sports anime material stuff. Congratulations on making it to the world stage mate, keep up the good work and thanks for inspiring us with your adventure
Congrats, Sumo Seth! I am glad you have really embraced sumo it is such an amazing sport. Watching your first video where you tried it out and seeing how much natural talent you have for it was a lot of fun! You have put in soo much work and it shows in your matches. How did you like this last grand sumo tournament? Are you watching grand sumo yet?
Your love and hunger for martial arts is really pretty awesome to watch. I love your vids, they take the hocus pocus out of martial arts and makes them make sense. I'm a huge sumo fan, maybe one day I'll actually try and compete.
Congratulations champ!! National Sumo Champion!! Tournaments are a great experience on so many levels. And excellence is needed to get to the podium. And being one step away from gold tends to light a fire... a hunger for the gold medal because you know you deserve to be there and the voice in your mind saying "you should've won gold" is hard to ignore.
Dude, great video! Honestly, I wasn't too interested in sumo, so it wasn't a priority for me to watch this, but your journey and commentary hooked me in and just impressed me. Great job man, congratulations! Can't wait to watch the continuation to your story.
I’m so happy and proud of you Seth, I know you’ve been working so hard for this and it’s really paid off. I can’t wait to see you at Worlds. I’m so sad Eric didn’t get the gold though, he’s such a beast and has amazing energy, I always love seeing him in your sumo videos
I havent watched Seth for a while and it just seems like out of nowhere he just joins one of the top teams in Sumo. Remember when he was just the Chubby Bottle Kicker guy?! Love this mans heart, determination, and physicality. Congrats brother! You effing did it!
I love the fact you kept going Seth. Even though you felt you’ve come up short in the other championships you’ve competed in, I knew you could do it man. You’re amazing at what you do. Whether that be been karate, the ultimate self defense championship, or the sumo competitions you’ve competed in. You have shown the heart of a champion and I can’t wait to see you in Poland. I can expect amazing things and I know you’ll win. Even if you don’t, I believe you can.
Seth, we are so proud of you. Your strength, balance, technique and spirit are now on another level. Thank you for taking us on this journey, and good luck at World's! OSU!!
Let’s gooooo!! Seth has BEEN putting the hard in and it certainly paid off. This was so well put together, love to see the journey and parts of the process leading up to this special moment. What an awesome crew and community. Super inspirational and exciting to watch, gotta go train now!
RESPECT BRO!!!!! I have never even met you.....but from Thailand I am so impressed, I never imagined I could be so invested in watching someone fight sumo.
Congratulations! Well earned. I lived in Japan and love sumo and am grateful for your respectful treatment of a martial art that is often ridiculed in America. Please continue to promote and raise awareness of this misunderstood sport in the USA. Also, when are you going to review Sanctuary on Netflix? Thanks again
That was VERY cool! I was in Japan as a kid and wanted to be a sumotori. My life took a different path and now I am 50 with joint injuries but I still love sumo, I am so happy that you have found it and are achieving hard-won goals. おめでとう
I’ve been watching your videos for the past 3 years and I think it’s so cool to have followed you since your first Sumo video to now! I love that you tried all these different martial arts outside of Karate and that Sumo has become this awesome new adventure for you! Bravo
I really want to see a video with your dad and his reactions and thoughts on your exploration of martial arts. How has he seen it impact your karate? What has he seen that he has wanted to explore? Is there something in each martial art that he found to be common that he wouldn’t have thought about? Is there something in each martial art that is unique to it that makes him want to try it? Being so experienced in karate, is there another martial art he’s seen that he thinks in another lifetime he would have loved to pursue in the same way as he did karate? Is there a martial art he’s seen you try that he thinks you could be as proficient in as you are in karate? Etc lol. Love the videos!
Seth mate you clearly have a love and respect for Sumo PLEASE do more your allways coming back to it and even in your none sumo videos you mention it. Keep going.
Funnily enough, a sports bar I was just at had sumo on one of their TVs. Thankfully they did highlight/replays because of how fast some of the matches were. It was something I really enjoyed watching after seeing your breakdowns of rules, training, and matches
Wow... what a video... this was like watching / reading some sort of Shonen manga Complete with team mates interviews, rivals flashbacks moments, and what an ending. Good luck for the World championships! I have only recently found your channel (a few months or so) and I honestly impressed there's someone out there doing what you are doing
Victory achieved. Congratulations, I think you would like The manga/anime Hinomaru Sumo. It shows some pretty interesting insight into the world of sumo is a entertainment media that can help break people into the world of Sumo.
I love the Sumo content, getting an insight into this sport is awesome and I love the intensity of these super short matches. Glad that it lit that competitive fire under you, awesome to see!
YEEEEES SEEEETH, this just feels like a full circle moment, finally the win you so much deserved, I love this, and I feel so happy for you, also I love how you gave yourself that little breather after the win, it felt like a relief ❤
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I love how your exploration of other arts, motivated you to become a Sumo BEAST!
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Yokozuna Seth
@@sammyoak5378 I think "Rikishi Seth" or "Sumotori Seth" would be a much better fit
Yokozuna is the highest rank, not a general definition for "master" or "teacher". It seems to me that such a channel name would be disrespectful to the cultural aspect of sumo.
Yokozuna is seen as a demigod by people who take sumo seriously. You can't be self-aggrandizing like that in my op. It is not worthy.
I would love this. Training footage sparring and practice matches, feed me the content!
@@Lazy--Bones I mean, *technically* he shouldn't refer to himself as "Sensei", it's a title that other people call you. You can't call yourself that. And it's supposed to go after your name, not in front of.
Yes
Lol when guys are approaching 30 and take up a niche sport... this is what they daydream. Your real life is a literal fantasy.
I’m literally 29 😂
Its a really good idea. I took up an extremely niche sport in my country in my late 30's, and went on to be national champion and represent my country internationally, despite the fact that I basically sucked.
Whoever you are to make that statement is pretty bold…. it takes all types in this world. I’m a former professional touring drummer, a rockstar, and I would never disparage or text somebody like this unless I walked a mile in their shoes. What if you achieved to make such a bold statement, prove me wrong.!!!! and I won’t even give you my résumé because that was just purely implode your fucking narrow minded statement
@@shakes.dontknowwhatyergettinWhat sport do you do?
@@korpzmarcelfranca6825 Aikido
seth is just doing those kinds of side quests the game gives you a platinum trophy for
Honestly I think it's more like he finally found the main quest. Sumo is so his thing.
He’s 100 percenting martial arts
Nah man, this the main quest. This part of the main quest. He’s just been doing sides on the 1st level
This feels more like a main quest to be honest
Ain't no side quest.
This is the best arc of the anime! I'm so glad this season got greenlit!
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As a former offensive lineman for 10ish years, I've always maintained a VERY strong lower-body. Even during an unhealthy time when I dropped down to 175lbs I had a 40 inch hips. Even at my largest as an adult (250 lbs) squats are pretty much effortless, muscle endurance is great.
All that to say I have been considering doing Sumo as sort of a hobby because I always want to stay active. Especially since surviving Stage 4 Cancer a few years ago. Watching Seth go for it is really making me want to make some calls in my state to see if there is any organization that would have me train and possibly compete. Congrats on the win! (Imma come for your medal, Seth!)
Join us bro. Sumo is a blast.
You beat Stage 4 Cancer. You absolute beast. Nothing can get in your way.
bro no disrespect intended but what does 175 with a 40 inch waist even look like? how tall are you?
@@lake0417as an offensive lineman he would most likely be 6foot 4 if he was playing a guard position up to like 6foot 7 if he was a Tackle. Could be anywhere in-between and give or take an inch or 2 but generally that's the height of linemen in football
Do it and make a TH-cam video about your journey! it will be a cool project!
i didn't initially follow you for sumo, but your sumo videos are probably my favourite ones you've put out, this one included.
seeing you work so hard for that national championship is inspiring. keep it up bro. worlds isn't ready for peak seth
Jared winning gold was all kinds of inspiring. And his matches were very enjoyable. Good job, Jared! I don't know you, but I'm proud of you, for whatever that's worth from a stranger on the internet.
The officials robbed Jared's opponent. Jared's left toe stepped out first, and the other guy should have been rightfully awarded 1st.
@@ultimatefactschampionship8758 I don't know the exact rules if that step counts as out or not. While we have the benefit of instant replay, I trust the officials to know the rules better than we do.
@@ultimatefactschampionship8758saw that too in the replay. However, the officials here, unlike in the Japanese tournaments, may not be able to employ such video replays. 🤷🏼
Still a fun match though.
@@ultimatefactschampionship8758 It's such a small thing, hard to spot live. That said, a coach of mine said "You can't be salty about things like that as it happens to everyone. Ultimately if you lose to something minimal you didn't train hard enough, because something small was able to overcome your victory. In that sense, the loss was just. Do better."
I remember first watching the original Sensei Seth Tries Sumo video ages ago, and thinking to myself "This is kinda ridiculous but I guess it'll still be entertaining since it's Seth", but with every subsequent video and the manner in which the martial art is explained, and the great storyboarding and plot-building that is shown through exceptional scripting, editing, and whatever Sensei Seth Magic you work time and time again, I have become enamoured with the art, and fully invested in your Sumo journey.
I really wonder if you fully realise how significant the positive effect you have on so many of your viewers is. Thanks for everything Seth. 🙏
If you haven't checked it out yet, NHK puts out all top division matches in daily chunks from the professional tournaments in Japan on TH-cam, in english. it's a blast, first sport I've been able to consistently follow.
@loran1212 Thanks for the heads-up! 🙏
It was a great find during lockdown , I started watching because it was the only thing that never stopped .
Sometimes the algorithm just hits the nail on the head. Never watched any Sumo content, but this video was a 10/10, I'm subscribing. I'm all in!
Hell yea
Seth: born to sumo, forced to sidekick
Congrats, Seth. You've worked hard for this.
I always thought sumo was mildly interesting. You've turned me into a full blown fan. And I've said it before, you went from being the pretty funny martial arts channel to sometimes doing outright documentaries. Love the progression you've made in sumo and as a general person. Awesome stuff man! We're all rooting for you!
Yeah, arts like Sumo are like that. Everyone that has learned some sumo from me or has watched some with me got hooked
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During lockdown the Japanese sumo tournament where the only sport on before the ufc, I got really into . To me the most interesting aspect is the tournament bracket structure, guys have to compete multiple times a day, with everyone trying to maintain or rank up lots dramatic rematches and last stands or rivalry. Plus the sheer size and athleticism of these giants , if u see them train u realise it’s not just fat .
Seth needs to do Sumo on "Street Beefs." I'll scream "Go git'im, Paw!" and shriek hysterically in support. Or "K.O.T.S", either one.
Kind of true. A bit of surprisingly from basically karate master he already proved the applicability of sumo during the Self-defence Championship; would be interesting to see it in Amateur MMA. …But I think our Sensei Seth is a too kind person to go to street beefs.
@@Memorixt 💯
@@Memorixt well they do already hold more then just MMA fights, I could see them at least giving sumo a try even if it doesn't stick. I do kinda agree that I don't think Seth would be much of a fit for that though, it tends to draw in the people looking to fight rather then looking to compete. Seth definitely comes across more of a competitor then a fighter.
Eh, KOTS is a bit brutal for him. That eye gouging is nasty
@@badart3204 Seth's charm would overcome most opponents I suspect...
Its incredible when you remember that Seth is a karate-base martial artist who has dabbled in more than a handful other styles/arts and still regularly practices others. This is the journey! Great work!
I think he also has a wrestling background.
@@monkeyboy275bobo8 Seth's only real meaningful background influence aside from karate - which is by far his primary background - was his high school sport of American football. It definitely has some carry-over, but not everyone who has tried the same gridiron-to-sumo switch has been so successful. He has also done about five(?) years of Muay Thai now, but his lifelong sport was definitely karate until he started exploring a variety of arts and then picked up sumo.
@@monkeyboy275bobo8No I think it was football
@@monkeyboy275bobo8He didn't say he ever wrestled in school but he did do some grappling in Karate classes since he was little.
@@prehistoricwatergun0136 My bad, it was football he did in highschool, right?
your storytelling has gotton so good over the years. honetly felt like a movie. and the part about the title was genius. i was on the edge of my seat during the whole tournament segment. Also loved the music choices
I love how all the sumo judges look like colonel sanders
I imagine it's intentional - to have them resemble a trusted figure of whom no one would ever question.
@@killersalmon4359 🤣
This is the International Sumo Federation standard. Japan ❤KFC lol
RAIJIN SUMO=STRONG SUMO proud of this whole team, Seth it’s been amazing watching you grow as a sumo wrestler
I love that Seth doesn’t use being a content creator as an excuse to be mediocre. So many people on TH-cam doing everything from athletics to engineering stay very mediocre because of their TH-cam job and I can always tell They are depressed because they can’t become great.
you don't know people shut up man
Out here tearing up for you man. Beyond proud. Congratulations!
You didn't just win. You swept it against the best in a country of 300 million+ people. It's gratifying to watch someone be excellent at something. Thank you for what you do.
Seth, you might be the most open minded martial artist I've ever seen online. You're humble and down to earth, which is KEY in learning techniques that can change the tides of battle
Yes that is refreshing to see. All martial arts should make a person humble and open-minded, but it seems to be quite rare these days.
"It's all self-inflicted... Because I like this so much" is a great line
Well done man! What a story, beat both guys that you lost to before. Your journey in sumo is literally the martial arts redemption stories that so many movies try to capture haha. Literally shows what discipline and perseverance do. And the tournament will be in Poland! Awesome, congrats from a Polish fan and best of luck :)
Yeah, when and where. I would love to be there and applause Seth
It’s so cool to see Sensei Tom reffing these matches. He was my coach at Mighty Eagle Sumo! I really can’t think of a combat sport that is as fast and intense where you can be knocked out in only 10 seconds and that’s it. I struggled a bit since I am about 20 lbs under weight for the lowest men’s weight bracket 😂
It's always inspiring to see the mutual respect between competitors in something like this. Every person on that podium KNOWS that the others worked their ass off to stand beside them. You can't resent that.
Which also makes it super satisfying when the person you're rooting for gets the win. You just know that it was NOT easy for them. Congrats on a well-earned win, Seth! And congrats to the rest of the Raijin Sumo Club members who competed their heart out, you all did amazing!
God damn man, I'm stressed enough from my own tournaments. You got me anxious like I'm your teammate at the event. The hugest congratulations man, you're amazing!
This is the greatest a video on the internet has made me feel since I found TH-cam. It made me laugh, gasp, cheer, and cry. I was invested the whole time and I just wish there was more. Seth, if you see this, you deserve way more subs man. Just way more.
Man, you really do embody the concept of "sensei". The way you teach the world at large about martial arts, the way you show how teamwork, well. Works. Your work with Mike. And, then there's your personal success.
Wreck them in Poland, sir. You have earned it.
I'm subscribed to seth and a channel member because he inspires me to be more. As a bigger guy In martial arts I get told to do sumo as a joke and that the only thing I fight for is my next meal but this man since day one hitting the chubby suprise to now taking the sport that people joked about and making a video that shows just how hard and how cool it is. Seth is doing what a sensei does. Not just teaching moves but giving hope. And inspiration.
Congrats on the win. Poland won't know what hit them
Heck yeah, dude! Congratulations! I really dig the Sumo videos, and I'm very impressed to see you doing so well in a relatively short amount of time.
as a sumo fan i love these videos, they do an amazing job introducing sumo to the world, it introduces it to people who would probably not give it the time of day. and congrats
Soo happy for you Seth, Congratulations .
Been following your sumo journey since the start.🥇
there are very few things I'm as excited for as seeing Edo give his best at worlds.
Good job man, you unlocked the fire of grappling in you
Your storytelling has gotten so good over the past few years. And this time, it was just perfect being able to actualize your title. Congrats on the win! And the story only continues- nor shall it ever end, win or lose!
0:23 Don’t you mean, conSUMOed you?
Show yourself out, please
JJ is like a brother to me .. I co promoted him to black belt in bjj just about 6 years ago.. I am so proud of all he’s doing for the sumo community ..
I can speak for everyone when I say congrats man!!! You deserve this!
Seth, I am at @7:15. You are a really good story teller and director at this point. I don't know if you are editing or if you have hired an editor...
If you wanted I think you could have a future in making riveting docuseries on events and sports. Great work. It has been really cool watching you get better and better better at this craft and in your martial arts journey. Thank you for sharing it all.
I wonder if you could reach out to someone from the International Sumo Federation, get them to give you a media spot and sponcer you filming some of these matches. I think it could lead to a real bump in people watching the sport.
I am in no way a martial arts teacher in any definition of the title. But I would love to have seth as a student just to build me up as a badass.
"Because he can"
Pure cinema🔥🔥🔥🔥
21:01 is the best feeling after winning a fight. Everyone u trained with and helped out all feel like winners too
The trainer took one look at Seth and said, "There's no reason we can't ride this dump truck to a national sumo championship. "
Not only does your mastery of other martial arts help you to progress quickly and excel in Sumo but your techniques make it more entertaining and exciting to watch. You've found the sport where you can shine the most and win it all. Best wishes!
Stability then strength then speed... you are learning Gongfu!
Been following your sumo journey for a while now, Seth! Such incredible progress!!! Congratulations on the championship! I CANNOT WAIT for this next video!
Jared almost reminds me of Takanoyama or Mainoumi - very slim but amazingly technical and tenacious. He's got a ton of potential for his weight division!
You should go to Japan and see if NHK will setup a collab with you, or see if you can join the public training sessions.
Yama has just taken a bunch of people from the US amateur scene to Japan to train at his old stable for a few weeks. I bet Seth could come along if he does that again
@@zanderrose I would just like Seth to get a chance to see what real top level sumo feels like. US Nationals yeah that's cool but the level of competition in America is Weenie Hut Jr. level
I saw this yesterday, but was out with family, so i saved it.
I watched it this morning and, man. What an uplifting and positive way to start the day! Congratulations man. Now get to getting after it!
As soon as I saw Jared's mustache I knew he'd get gold
Duuude! I am so freaking proud of you, and I'm just an internet stranger. I've vicariously watched your growth and commitment and it is inspiring.
LETS GO MORE SUMOOOOOO
Yes, Seth. YES!!!
You proved that it's possible for you to win a big tournament!
You showed that your previous experience in martial arts was good enough for you to pick up sumo and quickly gain enough experience to win titles.
12:06 - WHAT A WAY TO WIN LITERALLY FROM BEHIND.
PS. The fact that you will represent US in a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP... AWESOME.
PPS. Five guys won medals from your school and three of them (including you, Seth) won gold. You chose the right school.
Congratulations! Also, is Imari the same Sifu Imari who taught Wushu?
Yes!!
I just watched that Wushu video today and here she was again!
very very cool - she seems !
would love this group/team to become Seth's main focus
Sumo-Sensei Seth
having binge-watched a whole lot of Seth's videos (along with some of his collaborators like Mike, Wonderboy, Jesse) in the past week, the sumo stuff is the best by far!
Seth, this made me tear up out of pride and happiness for you and your team. Congratulations for achieving the next step of your dream. I must also compliment you on your gosh darn good storytelling and editing. All the best with your training for Poland!
Jared lost. Toe out of the ring before the throw.
I like these sumo vids not because I'm really into sumo, but because you can just see the passion oozing from Seth
Sumo Seth!
No way! I saw the title(I’m a restaurant) and just yelled he won! Out loud 😭
"i'm a restaurant" 💀
No way, I heard some guy (I'm a chair) yelling in my restaurant
What kind of restaurant are you?
no shot they're not a pizzeria
First of all - Congrats! It is very cool to see your progressing and gaining victory!
I think we all need to support Eric after this tournament. He competed just incredibly in my opinion.
I always enjoy watching his matches. His attitude, concentration, not to mention his technique, are inspiring and his matches against heavier and bigger opponents are amazing. It is a pity that he get silver this time, but he prepared, trained and brought several athletes to a high professional level, as far as I understand. I'm very happy that Seth finally took the gold, obviously, but I don't want to forget who inspired and trained him. What a great rikishi!
I hope to see more sumo videos and more of him in these.
Congratulations again to all of you guys! You are awesome!
Ken from NY Sumo here. You did great and it was a pleasure meeting you. We’ll hopefully go at it next time!
Congratulations Sumo Seth!! And a great video honouring your team, competitors and the awesome sport of Sumo!
I really love watching these competition videos. Congratulations on a very well fought victory. I love this journey you're taking with Sumo and the way you're telling the story.
Your sumo videos have a certain polish to them. You can tell that you really are passionate for this sports kudos to you!!!! 🎉
Great video as always. I'm a savate practicioner/teacher in Chile but I also enjoy other underrated combat sports, and sumo is just amazing. Felicitaciones.
Congratulations on your victory and good luck in poland, it’s cool to see someone that isn’t a big head about which martial art is better but someone is a student of all things martial arts, amazing person doing amazing things
Seth, this is one if the best videos you have produced, no question. I'm only half way through and I am already incredibly invested in the team and the story. Thank you for developing my personal interest in a combat sport that I knew little about before you started exploring it through your channel.
Now I have to finish this video and see how you did!
What a great video. Man! I actually jumped up when you won. Your editor captured the love and emotion that you feel for the sport. Can't wait to cheer you on for the world title.
Seeing Seth take sumo seriously and making it so far, makes me believe he can be a mma fighter and be high in the ranks.
I'm a huge Sumo fan, and I am so proud of you for this achievement, I will try to follow your career wishing you all the best!
Congrats dude, great work!
That one at 19:03 was real close though. Haha
I started watching sumo a bit before you did your first sumo video and I was pleasantly surprised when you first tried it. That first dip into the sumo world made me believe you could be a competitor and that passing crazy idea has really become reality. Seeing your progression in different tournaments has been very satisfying, some sports anime material stuff. Congratulations on making it to the world stage mate, keep up the good work and thanks for inspiring us with your adventure
Congrats, Sumo Seth! I am glad you have really embraced sumo it is such an amazing sport. Watching your first video where you tried it out and seeing how much natural talent you have for it was a lot of fun! You have put in soo much work and it shows in your matches. How did you like this last grand sumo tournament? Are you watching grand sumo yet?
Your love and hunger for martial arts is really pretty awesome to watch. I love your vids, they take the hocus pocus out of martial arts and makes them make sense.
I'm a huge sumo fan, maybe one day I'll actually try and compete.
Congratulations champ!! National Sumo Champion!! Tournaments are a great experience on so many levels. And excellence is needed to get to the podium.
And being one step away from gold tends to light a fire... a hunger for the gold medal because you know you deserve to be there and the voice in your mind saying "you should've won gold" is hard to ignore.
Dude, great video! Honestly, I wasn't too interested in sumo, so it wasn't a priority for me to watch this, but your journey and commentary hooked me in and just impressed me. Great job man, congratulations! Can't wait to watch the continuation to your story.
I’m so happy and proud of you Seth, I know you’ve been working so hard for this and it’s really paid off. I can’t wait to see you at Worlds. I’m so sad Eric didn’t get the gold though, he’s such a beast and has amazing energy, I always love seeing him in your sumo videos
I havent watched Seth for a while and it just seems like out of nowhere he just joins one of the top teams in Sumo. Remember when he was just the Chubby Bottle Kicker guy?! Love this mans heart, determination, and physicality. Congrats brother! You effing did it!
I love the fact you kept going Seth. Even though you felt you’ve come up short in the other championships you’ve competed in, I knew you could do it man. You’re amazing at what you do. Whether that be been karate, the ultimate self defense championship, or the sumo competitions you’ve competed in. You have shown the heart of a champion and I can’t wait to see you in Poland. I can expect amazing things and I know you’ll win. Even if you don’t, I believe you can.
Seth, we are so proud of you. Your strength, balance, technique and spirit are now on another level. Thank you for taking us on this journey, and good luck at World's! OSU!!
Congratulations my man been watching this struggle for a long time its good to see you finally come out on top.
Tears, man. You’ve given the community an inspiring journey to watch and learn from. Congrats!
Let’s gooooo!! Seth has BEEN putting the hard in and it certainly paid off. This was so well put together, love to see the journey and parts of the process leading up to this special moment. What an awesome crew and community. Super inspirational and exciting to watch, gotta go train now!
This “sumo series” by Seth became my favourite road to gold documentary on TH-cam. Amazing work by you, Seth. Crossing my fingers for you in Poland!
6:55 AYYYYY! I sporadically practice with Honu sumo.
San Diego taiko LETS GO! I used to be a percussionist and flautist with them.
Holy crumpets my man, absolutely golden work. Next on the chopping block: the worlds.
RESPECT BRO!!!!! I have never even met you.....but from Thailand I am so impressed, I never imagined I could be so invested in watching someone fight sumo.
Congratulations! Well earned. I lived in Japan and love sumo and am grateful for your respectful treatment of a martial art that is often ridiculed in America. Please continue to promote and raise awareness of this misunderstood sport in the USA. Also, when are you going to review Sanctuary on Netflix? Thanks again
That was VERY cool! I was in Japan as a kid and wanted to be a sumotori. My life took a different path and now I am 50 with joint injuries but I still love sumo, I am so happy that you have found it and are achieving hard-won goals. おめでとう
I’ve been watching your videos for the past 3 years and I think it’s so cool to have followed you since your first Sumo video to now! I love that you tried all these different martial arts outside of Karate and that Sumo has become this awesome new adventure for you! Bravo
Love this sumo series can't wait to see the next edition. I hope people start respecting sumo more the top guys are unreal in their strength.
I really want to see a video with your dad and his reactions and thoughts on your exploration of martial arts. How has he seen it impact your karate? What has he seen that he has wanted to explore? Is there something in each martial art that he found to be common that he wouldn’t have thought about? Is there something in each martial art that is unique to it that makes him want to try it? Being so experienced in karate, is there another martial art he’s seen that he thinks in another lifetime he would have loved to pursue in the same way as he did karate? Is there a martial art he’s seen you try that he thinks you could be as proficient in as you are in karate? Etc lol. Love the videos!
I'm so glad you are sticking with sumo, man. Congratz on the win! I love Eric all the way from the first sumo vid you made.
Seth mate you clearly have a love and respect for Sumo PLEASE do more your allways coming back to it and even in your none sumo videos you mention it. Keep going.
Funnily enough, a sports bar I was just at had sumo on one of their TVs. Thankfully they did highlight/replays because of how fast some of the matches were. It was something I really enjoyed watching after seeing your breakdowns of rules, training, and matches
Wow... what a video... this was like watching / reading some sort of Shonen manga
Complete with team mates interviews, rivals flashbacks moments, and what an ending.
Good luck for the World championships!
I have only recently found your channel (a few months or so) and I honestly impressed there's someone out there doing what you are doing
Victory achieved. Congratulations, I think you would like The manga/anime Hinomaru Sumo. It shows some pretty interesting insight into the world of sumo is a entertainment media that can help break people into the world of Sumo.
I love the Sumo content, getting an insight into this sport is awesome and I love the intensity of these super short matches. Glad that it lit that competitive fire under you, awesome to see!
YEEEEES SEEEETH, this just feels like a full circle moment, finally the win you so much deserved, I love this, and I feel so happy for you, also I love how you gave yourself that little breather after the win, it felt like a relief ❤
Congratulations! Also, you getting up at 18:02 was ice cold. Locked-In Seth is not someone to mess with.
I absolutely love following your Sumo journey. Your core strength improvement is clear to see.
I'll say, while I enjoy your videos in general, your sumo videos are my favorite. Your passion for the sport shines through!