Doublehalf Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 I mentioned in the other thread how great Japan is wrestling and how they deserve to be in the conversation with Russians/Iranians as best all around teams in the world. As it stands now they have a chance to have multiple gold medals in Greco Men's and Women's... I know some guys travel around and train with different countries, have any of our guys gone to Japan? I know Chamizo did but didn't seem to translate to results for him this year. Is their "it" factor due to training methods or could it be more of a cultural aspect that makes them so well rounded? Amazing gas tanks, fantastic composure and extremely tactical. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 15 minutes ago, Doublehalf said: I mentioned in the other thread how great Japan is wrestling and how they deserve to be in the conversation with Russians/Iranians as best all around teams in the world. As it stands now they have a chance to have multiple gold medals in Greco Men's and Women's... I know some guys travel around and train with different countries, have any of our guys gone to Japan? I know Chamizo did but didn't seem to translate to results for him this year. Is their "it" factor due to training methods or could it be more of a cultural aspect that makes them so well rounded? Amazing gas tanks, fantastic composure and extremely tactical. Thoughts? I have no answers, but it is a damn fine question. Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyEBHS Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Everything goes in cycles. Because of the issues with Russia, the scattering of their wrestlers to other countries has diminished them as I don't believe they have coaches in their new countries at the quality of Russian coaches. Also, Japan used to be lights out in wrestling in the sixties and seventies. They must have very good, young, progressive coaches. The are fit and from what I have seen, very good technique. Just ask Kyle Dake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowcards Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 (edited) I’m pretty sure Lee spent some time in Japan within the last year or 2. Edit - Looks like he didn’t train. Just went to get away from everything. Edited August 9 by cowcards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassling Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Got to hand it to them for a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbone Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 5 of the 12 golds so far with two finalist tomorrow. Just amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 @Wrestleknownothing is this the official thread on Japanese wrestling? Asking for @ionel I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Just now, PortaJohn said: @Wrestleknownothing is this the official thread on Japanese wrestling? Asking for @ionel I am just here to bust Jimmy's chops. Everyone else is not-Jimmy. Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Just now, Wrestleknownothing said: I am just here to bust Jimmy's chops. Everyone else is not-Jimmy. Chop Wood Carry Water my friend I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassling Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 2 hours ago, Doublehalf said: I mentioned in the other thread how great Japan is wrestling and how they deserve to be in the conversation with Russians/Iranians as best all around teams in the world. As it stands now they have a chance to have multiple gold medals in Greco Men's and Women's... I know some guys travel around and train with different countries, have any of our guys gone to Japan? I know Chamizo did but didn't seem to translate to results for him this year. Is their "it" factor due to training methods or could it be more of a cultural aspect that makes them so well rounded? Amazing gas tanks, fantastic composure and extremely tactical. Thoughts? I have a very strong opinion about this but I’ll keep it short. Those in charge of sports in the United States don’t give a damn about men’s wrestling, and our wrestlers know it. To say otherwise is being dishonest. I’m willing to bet Japan values, respects and honors the sport at a higher level and their wrestlers know and feel it on and off the mat which motivates them to perform so well. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 21 minutes ago, PortaJohn said: Chop Wood Carry Water my friend Our hero Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 4 minutes ago, Wrestleknownothing said: Our hero Overrated I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rassling Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Flo just posted the Dake semi match on you tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 2 minutes ago, PortaJohn said: Overrated I was going to give you the poopy emoji, but then I thought you might take that as approval. So.... 1 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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