MIS veteranIraq and Afghanistan: Tim Yoshinaga.

Sumos Roots in VancouverArriving with the first immigrants and nearly extinguished in the internment camps during the Second World War.it is the most recent Japanese martial art to take root overseas.

he has sought to reinvigorate Vancouvers sumo tradition and normalize sumo as just another wrestling style.but also martial arts enthusiasts.within the last eight years it has gradually evolved to include women and non-binary competitors.

The atmosphere of Sumo Sundays contrasts markedly with the machismo of many martial arts clubs.Though sumo is Japans oldest sport.

were established in several Japanese cultural institutions around British Columbia.

describes a match between two court ladies.Calling for competent white men in positions of leadership.

and antisemitic messages from conservative youth leaders.racist messages sent in that leaked GOP group chat.

I really dont want to us to grow up in a country where a kid telling a stupid joke.and expressed love for Hitler and Nazis.