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“In Japan, Pro Sumo is not just a sport - it’s like you joined the military.”Ladies and gentlemen, this week we welcome the founder and director of the world’s largest sumo competition outside of japan, Andrew Freund.Since 2001, he’s been hosting “U.S Sumo Open” and has since choreographed, produced and announced more than 700 sumo tournaments all over the globe. Being a sumo wrestler himself, he’s been in the ring a few times - becoming US National Sumo Champion multiple times and has even competed at World Championship events at the international level.Over the years, he’s become a crucial part in representing sumo overseas. So much in fact, that in 2012, he was inducted in the Martial Arts History Museum’s Hall of Fame.In this episode, Andrew shares everything you ever wondered about sumo. From the differences between japanese sumo and american sumo to… why is pro sumo considered to be like joining the military?Everything and more is in this fantastic episode!In this episode you’ll learn:How Andrew started