/xs/ is a place to discuss all types of extreme sports and similar physical activities, which include (but are not limited to) skydiving, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, climbing, rafting, bungee-jumping, parkour, BMX & mountain biking, airsoft, paintball, etc.
-fuji edition>Banzuke:http://sumodb.sumogames.de/Banzuke.aspxhttps://www.sumo.or.jp/EnHonbashoBanzuke/index/>Fight Schedule & Results:https://www.sumo.or.jp/EnHonbashoMain/torikumi/1/1/>Some sumo links and how to watch live:https://rentry.org/uwbgc88dPrevious thread >>250248
After fighting mostly on mats rather than sand in Ukraine, even in sumo, Aonishiki said he also had to "get used to" the fierce, head-on crashes at the start of bouts, as well as facing opponents with big weight differences on a daily basis in professional sumo.But that did not derail the Vinnytsia native's formidable rise as he broke Bulgarian-born Kotooshu's record for the fastest rise to ozeki by five meets. He also tied former yokozuna Azumafuji and current grand champion Onosato for the fewest meets needed to reach ozeki after the top-tier makuuchi division entrance, at five.Inspired by his countryman and heavyweight pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk for his "devotion" to boxing, Aonishiki also said former European ozeki of Kotooshu, Estonian Baruto and Georgian Tochinoshin, as well as legendary yokozuna Taiho who had a Ukrainian father, are all on his mind as he surges his way up."I certainly know about them. It's an important part of sumo history, and I've studied them since I was in Ukraine," he said.Motivated to follow in the footsteps of Sergey Bubka and Andriy Shevchenko as one of Ukraine's leading sporting figures, Aonishiki said he is "ready to help in any way possible" if more talent from his country follows him into the sumo world.His stablemaster Ajigawa, former sekiwake Aminishiki, acknowledged the burden that comes with battling in the second-highest rank as being a "role model on and off the dohyo," and Aonishiki was up for the challenge."I'm learning from him how to wrestle without stopping, (always) applying subtle technique and not giving opponents time to think," said Aonishiki, a courteous character who was still in the second-tier juryo this time last year."Having entered the world of sumo, there's no point if I don't aim for the very top. It's not a place everyone can reach, but I want to do everything I can to get there."
>>251466>>251467danschizo really dumped the whole article solely so he could post 2 dan pictures in a row.
>>251291Hakuho's Dohyo-iri was nice earlier on in his yokozuna stint. As time went on though and he started doing all that extra shit, it just got worse and worse.
>Hoshoryu has picked up a minor injuryYou could set your watch to this happening just before every basho.
>>251477I’m actually a fan of his but… it does sound like a preemptive John…
El toro edition> old thread >>>248124
>>251415Look, I know the concept of personal space is difficult, being that you’re a retarded faggot, but I just don’t like people taking my hat.
finally ollied off a ledge>that's beginner stuffI never was able to psyche myself up for it as a kid, so doing it now means I am officially the best I've ever been at skating
>>251470baldcel cope
>>251471based
Next Aus SOTYhttps://youtu.be/8JQVht6t6HY
~~Hangboarding Edition~~>Where do I start?People typically start in the gym and branch off outdoors and find their niche, be it bouldering, trad, sport or a mixture of the above. Some never leave the gym at all. Ultimately it doesn't matter - just get started and enjoy yourself.>How fit do I have to be to start? Do I have to be able to do x amount of pull-ups?Being light, strong and flexible helps at the higher levels but climbing is open to almost anyone and is fairly intuitive to most. Even if your body is feeble and weak now, you will develop strength over time by virtue of just climbing. Climbing is a holistic sport and success often hinges upon many factors, not just strength and power, but having these qualities definitely helps when you breach into the higher grades.>What shoes do I buy?If you're starting out in the gym, don't worry too much: get some snug shoes without dead space that don't cause you lasting pain. Some people (such as the famed shoe designer Heinz Mariacher) recommend wearing soft shoes when you're starting out -- this makes sense since your footwork will probably suck and the increased feedback will pay dividends over time. You really don't need fancy expensive shoes when you're starting out, but certain shoe properties help send harder problems (e.g. stiff shoes for standing on tiny granite edges or soft shoes for sandstone/gritstone smears).Here are some useful resources for sizing:>https://sizesquirrel.com/>https://rockrun.com/blogs/the-flash-rock-run-blog/rock-climbing-shoe-sizing-guideComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
I JUST DID A FUCKING PULLUP WITH 100LBS ADDED! LETS FUCKING GO GENTS. >I climb V4 on kilter.
>>251425Woah nelly good work
can i get into climbing completely by myself i don't like people
>>251444In theory bouldering would be for you but climbing gyms and bouldering crags are so full of loud faggots you'd probably hate itAs someone who hates people and especially climbing people it'd be better to find just one outdoor climbing partner you can tolerate. Tough part is getting someone experienced to waste time on your noob ass. Personally I just taught non-climbing friends to belay as best I could and trust them while I lead lmao
>>251444Yea easily. Bouldering would be the most accessible. If you want to climb indoors just go there before noon or late in the evening. That's when there's basically noone in the gym.For outdoor bouldering, just pick some less popular boulders or again, go at the hours everyone else is at work.You can also try lead rope soloing if you are brave enough and have the money for all that gear.
Does /xs/ prefer step or strap on bindings? Do step ons work in deep powder?
Snowboarders doing epic helicopter gangnam style 360 no scope jumps - are their bones and joints just made of titanium?Even if we assume perfect landing all the time, that energy still has to go somewhere.
>>251238>that energy still has to go somewhereJust bend your knees when you land
conditions in Colorado are very much like the east coast this year...
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>>251175The snow waited out my entire vacation, but we're in business. Going for the first time on the 26th.
hi /xs/ this is my cat rupert, hes a very adventurous cat and i was thinking about going skydiving with him. ive been skydiving before and i liked it, does anyone have any experience skydiving with a cat, or any pet?
>>246182>>246184maybe he wouldn't enjoy as much as i originally thought you make some good points, i wouldn't want to make him upset i will try something less extreme first
Hello to Rupert and to you OP, merry christmas. Unfortunately, I fear that skydiving with Rupert may not be a very good idea - as cool as it is, I think Rupert would only find the experience stressful and terrifying even at best, and it would cause him unnecessary harm. I applaud you wanting to share the things you love with your beloved cat though - maybe consider other ways to bond with him instead?
>>246088do it faggot or you and rupert are both bitches
>>246088That’s a pretty shitty idea anon, stressing the hell out of your cat for no reason is just abuse. Rupert is very cute though.
Why should I do kendo?
>>247443screm loud and hit with stick. is fun.
>>247443Good for the nerves
>>250696Good for the heart and lungs
>>247443compared to other armed shit mentioned here:relatively easy to find, no elitist shit, less basedboys and troons, you ain't finding an actual sword if a fight breaks out or you'll rather grab a gun if at home, the equipment is already there or you buy/rent and know it works (you don't get an expensive great helm that bends into your broken skull or can't hard spar at all or you die), suitable for today's armed combat while keeping you out of danger (long stick vs knife), you know what you do works, community, fitness, discipline and other mind gains
and you can walk around with a hockey stick, a cane or a bat on your back and it's not like you look like a fucking loser and it's illegal. bamboo sword? legal. But maybe say you play ball, dudewhen shit goes down, you are ready to smackIf you musashi a dude on the streets there are questions in most countries
>hard sparring>more than 4x a yearCouldn't be me!
>>240331>display a lack of reading comprehensionProjecting after misreading my comment. sad.
>>240049as an amateur, i like heavy sparring because i find it fun. As long as you make a rule of not trying to kill your partner (as in, be careful with head-hits), both parties can enjoy it.I dislike light sparring as it gives amateurs false confidence in their abilities, and people can take advantage of that you'll be slower by spamming range like side-kicks.
>>240146>BOSS in south africa?Wtf is this.
If you don't like sparring then don't spar, it's that simple. If you want to test yourself knowing that you're going to get hit in the head, then go for it. Boxing's not for everyone.
>>240146I think in the military they just shoot people and if that doesn't work they stab them
It's up!!!!https://youtu.be/qIi55YpayvA
Connor v Khabib was the series finale of MMAIt's been over since then
>>251029that font is hideous
How would you create a martial art that had as it's main purpose to be most effective against UNTRAINED people? Are there any techniques that are useless in a trained context but disproportionally effective when used against untrained people?Kind of like how in chess there are openings that are principally not sound and easily rebuked by people who know how to play chess, but allow you to easily checkmate a complete beginner (like the scholar's mate).
>>251389By combining the basics of most effective martial arts. Being proficient in the 1-2, the front kick, the single leg, osotogari and the rear naked choke will make you leaps and bounds better than the average joe provided you don't have a massive size disadvantage. Also add: a proper guard and footworkKeyword: proficient. And also constantly training
Now that I really think about it, Silat kind of fits the vibe. If you're trained, half the shit doesn't really work or apply, but if you're against an untrained opponent most of the stuff is very "pain compliance" and demoralizing attacks
Something that relies on reflex or attacking in an unorthodox way or odd areas.
>>251389Yeah, literally any martial art in which you've had some training
That’s just sport bjj. Against trained opponents most sport jiu jitsu goes out the window but against untrained people you can just start doing ridiculous flashy shit and it works because they don’t know what they’re doing. you could literally just pull guard and imanari roll/ bolo them and it works fine.
Most martial arts technique is useless in MMA or no rules fighting. Most wrestling grips, judo, bjj techniques go out the windowIt becomes 99% of the time the most simple boxing/kickboxing and the simplest takedowns and submissions
>>250088>Most countries don't allow you to carry weapons.Good thing your knife was originally intended for "opening packages" and not as a weapon. And good thing that you are always carrying a convenient tiny package that you were intending to open before the officers of the law stopped you to question you about your knife.
>>250965You have no idea what you are talking about
>>250846>fighting people with weapons is stupid and you’ll lose>training weapon arts is delusional mcdojo shitPick one.
>>248213>Street fight starts>I immediately grovel on the ground asking for mercy>Take a knee and extent my arms to beg for my life>MMA guy tries to put me in a triangle leg choke >"This move works cause he can't punch me teehee">Suddenly I'm the bad guy when I make a snack out of his shriveled nuts>Suck dick in like a noodle and tie it in a knot with my tongue>He let's go, begging me to stop>Let go and poke in his eyes with all my weight behind my thumbs as I stand up>I walk away, pick the heaviest object I find and run back at him 13 minutes later>Flip the ambulance stretcher and aim for his spine>Didn't even sprawl>His friends and family try to jump in, but they are weak due to me systematically poisoning their water supply for 3 months>I shoot all 23 of them dead while they shit and puke bloodComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
Most retarded take, almost everything from the main five (boxing, Muay Thai, jiu jitsu, wrestling, judo) is useful depending on context. It’s better to have it and not need it. Would pulling guard and going for single x as a main strategy be retarded? Of course. But if you end up there you’d better know what to do. That said, generally a double leg, pinning them in half guard and bashing them is the optimal strategy. Also arguing about what’s useful in da streetz is boring and useless
Why is the peek-a-boo boxing style dead and no longer done by other professional boxers?
>>250576Teofimo Lopez sometimes uses the cross guard and counters with a hook from the lower hand
>>250572Tyson was able to get away with the Peekaboo style for so long because he was too fast/explosive and the average heavyweight was too slow to react to him. Isaac Pitbull Cruz has a similar build to Tyson, small and stocky, but you won't see him use the Peekaboo style because the guys in his division of 140lb can react and move faster enough to counter it.
I tried watching current boxing a month ago and lighter weights are filled with daddy long leg urbans, weight bullies, wing span freaks.peek a boo is good if you are fast, explosive, shorter. a solid chonker with normal-ish span that can take people out quick.Who has all that nowadays?Some are slow, some lack power, some can hit you from the shower rooms, the ones with potential cut weight.And then, as it happened with the daddy long legs I watched, you get a jumping dude that spams overheads into a hug till decision and nobody bats an eye.Then add the clinch rules that means you can do nothing to counter that.And that it's mostly wwe and the judges sell out, so you'll need a knockout if you are for real, then never get invited again.Kinda shit to pika pika.
It's everything to do with Cus going away. He was THE trainer for peekaboo. Just because you've only seen it with Tyson and his pretenders (and Ippo) doesn't mean that it only works with shorter guys with heavy punches.
>>251387everything works if you get shit donedoesn't mean it'll work against everyone. doesn't mean it'll work for you as you age and get injured. Doesn't mean it's optimal for you.That's the reason nations tend to have styles. If most Mexican boxers are build like the Tasmanian devil, can eat punches and aren't as fast and jumpy as some west african with skelly, high calves, you understand why they have "mexican style" boxing. They develop these fighting other builds btw. When you go outside it has to work, too.All of the sudden, in some other country with people build completely different (say, cuba), they have their own style.That's why the Japanese go hard, in and trade, for example. They generally can't out-reach, out-point, out-footwork, they can't even fucking out-weight-cut I think. But they have grindset, David and Goliath culture and seem to eat hits well.You can teach p-a-b style. It's not some ancient, forgotten magic, sealed from man forever. But is there use for it NOW? And can someone optimise their fighting with it? Will (boss) let him in? Tyson is still kicking!Wait till they are used to the current meta and Tyson is almost dead or fully dead. Then comes the dude that let's he's guard down and dances, the underdog brawler, the turtle shell wiggler. And they get belts until they are countered or quit.
/HEMA/ General - Hungarian Shield Edition>What is HEMA?HEMA stands for Historical European Martial Arts, sometimes also called Historical Fencing.It's reconstructing how to fight with swords, daggers, polearms, and other weapons based on old European fighting treatises>What does it look like?Inside the World of Longsword Fighting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zueF4Mu2uMBack to the source - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DBmNVHTmNsMartin Fabian Sparring - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8QlbKfX84k>Where can I find these treatises?https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Main_Pagehttps://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Category:WeaponsComment too long. Click here to view the full text.
>>251144>or outright replace the pads with plates of EVA.How practical is this? I might unironically be willing to do some extra work to get dat style, if the pockets aren't that hard to get into.
>>251155Still, if you're going to use the longsword as your main weapon of choice, then I'd recommend the standard jacket over the light. I've seen people get hit on the parts with no foam and no quilting and get seriously injured. Especially the delts, the traps and the arms below the triceps are susceptible to injury. You can ignore my advice if you're a one handed main.>>251198Any SPES jacket with foam inlays has velcro pockets on the inside, see picrel. You can remove the pads, place them over plates of EVA and cut them to size with the pads for reference. I've seen people do this. EVA in general is very good as protection against impacts, and you can use it for makeshift gear too if you so wish.
I've got two schools near me: Lichtenauer and Fiore. Which should I do and why? I've done trial classes, they both seem legit and good folks. The Lichtenauer seems longsword focused, the Fiore one does longsword/dagger/wrestling.
>>251421Fiore so you can wrestle and hug your new friends but in a manly way
>>251422I do like hugs, and being manly.
kook edition>how do I learn to surf?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrwL5_57C6w [Embed] [Open]>How do I pick the right board?Use a volume calculator, and find the right board type for your local break or waves you want to ridehttps://www.jsindustries.com/volume-calculatorhttps://www.boardcave.com/surfboard-volume-calculator>how do I know if the waves are good?go check surfline or magicseaweed for reportsPreviously: >>185762
>>250546kek, no, why? What if it isn't Nazaré? It was a quite average reef break, but I have a fixative mindset and quite strong self-suggestion trips
I had a good surf this past weekend my first in a while
Bought my first real hard-top board today, 9ft longboard. Hopefully will not look like such a kook by being on a foamie anymore. Feels good man
>>250667>It was a quite average reef breakoh is that all.
>>251042Yeah, why?
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>>250954Anon...your cross-linking reps...
>>250239I'm 6'3 and like 90% of my throws are uchi-mata, kek
>>250158Judo know if he gonna box or judo know if he gonna brawl!
>the uchi mata hip pain is back
>>251355It started that way for meturns out my disk slipped. Enjoy the mat while you can anons
