Leoben 146 Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) Hi everyone! I'm a long-time lurker, first-time poster from Barcelona by way of NY. I got into sumo in March 2020 right as we were entering Covid lockdown and have been hooked ever since. The thing that grabbed me and struck as me as so unique about sumo is how rikishi always appear stoic and measured in everything they do, but their aggression shines through in little flashes, like in the staredown during the pre-match rituals, or how they walk (or run) to their corner with a swagger. I love Asashoryu because his whole persona was so cool to watch, he projected dominance and intimidated his opponents with those little gestures. I look forward to being a member of the community and learning more about Sumo from the more veteran fans on the forum. Edited January 6, 2022 by Leoben 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,903 Posted January 6, 2022 Welcome! Feel free to keep posting. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swami 245 Posted January 7, 2022 Hearty salutations from the Swami! Swami 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,268 Posted January 7, 2022 Welcome, Leoben! It's nice that you are no longer lurking. We are glad that you have joined our community and look forward to your posts. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue 520 Posted January 18, 2022 On 06/01/2022 at 07:11, Leoben said: I'm a long-time lurker, first-time poster from Barcelona by way of NY. Wait, Barcelona, NY, as in the little town on Lake Erie? Or did you move from Catalonia to Manhattan? Welcome, either way. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 146 Posted January 18, 2022 32 minutes ago, Sue said: Wait, Barcelona, NY, as in the little town on Lake Erie? Or did you move from Catalonia to Manhattan? Welcome, either way. Thanks! And I think I may have written that backwards haha I'm from NY but currently live in Barcelona. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 533 Posted January 19, 2022 A late welcome Leben.... Chuck in your salt and join the fray. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
