This one caught my eye though. I can imagine initial training at the lower complex, then once you have reached black belt status you make your way up to the higher and smaller complex.
The Ukranian sumo wrestler won another exciting tournament last month marking his 3rd championship in sumo's highest division.
After performing poorly, mostly due to an injured foot, three tournaments ago, Aonishiki sat out two tournaments ago to heal. However he lost his Ozeki status and needed to get at least 10 victories in this tournament to regain that rank.
Not only did he get the 10 wins but won the whole tournament.
Here I have linked the highlight videos from the Sumo Primetime YouTube page for the three tournaments he has won.
Is Aonishiki my favorite wrestler? No, actually he is not. I would say Kotozakura, or Wakatakakage, or Hoshoryu might be my favorites.
But Aonishiki fights with spirit, and that is what they look for most in Japan so you have to respect him.
Can't wait for the September tournament.
Here is a promotional photo from Kickboxer showing Van Damme at his best, kicking like no one else could.
Sure, some of his films have some cheesy moments, but those just add to the charm of the films from that era.
If you don't have your own copies of Bloodsport and Kickboxer you are missing out. Order them as soon as you can and get ready for some martial art cinema mastery.
