SUMO USA

Here on The Active Channel, we've shown you everything from how international fitness models stay in cover-ready condition year-round, we've taken you behind the scenes of some of the biggest glamour names, on some of the hottest photo shoots around the World. We've even put you on red-carpets at some of the most exclusive events in Hollywood, and now we're going bigger than ever before, with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the US Sumo team training camp as they prepare for their next tournament in order to defend their title.

Meet Dan, Doug, Ryan and Mark, who together, have a combined weight of over 1 tonne, and really do display an awesome amount of power.
Dan Kalbfleisch is the 3-time, and current, US Sumo Champion, holding both the heavyweight and openweight titles. He has competed across the
country, and even represented the United States overseas at the Sumo World Championships. Watch in awe as he shares his skill and mindset with the others, and proves who's boss as they each come face-to-face
with Dan in the ring, with only months before their next big tournament.
Dan was introduced to sumo in 2005 when he saw the documentary Sumo East and West. He had a background in wrestling, bodybuilding, and
weightlifting, and was determined to give the ancient sport of sumo a try. As well as being a US Champion, Dan has also appeared in the film, Ocean's Thirteen

Have you ever wondered what the wraps are called that they wear around their, err.. midsection? Is it more than just for decoration and to protect their modesty? You bet it is! Ever though that Sumo Wrestlers
only eat junk food to get those bellies? Wrong again. And finally, Is bigger really better when it comes to Sumo wrestling? There's only one way you'll find out, and that's here, on The Active Channel

For further information about Sumo, check out:
www.sumowrestlingfederation.com
and to find out more about 3-time US Sumo Champion, Dan Kalbfleisch,
check out his site at: www.sumodan.com