Sumo champion and 4th degree Karate black belt Sensei Seth is the next USDC Season 3 contender to be interviewed! 🥋
Seth began his martial arts journey at age 3, learning Okinawan Kempo from his parents, who operated their own dojo before he was born. He achieved his second-degree black belt by age 18 and currently holds a 4th-degree black belt in karate. At 14, he was already teaching children’s classes. Seth has become a two-time US Sumo National Champion (2024), despite only starting sumo training two years ago.
01:44 Who is Sensei Seth?
03:51 Did you change your mindset or strategies this season?
06:06 What parts of sumo are best for self-defense?
07:12 How did sumo training affect your performance?
10:14 Did you train with Icy Mike for this?
11:44 Did you focus more on sumo in the challenges?
13:37 What differences surprised you from season 1 to 3?
14:39 The origin of the Chubby Surprise
15:20 Did being bigger help you in the USDC?
16:42 What did you learn this season compared to season 1?
17:37 How was the safety and gear compared to season 1?
21:38 Has your reaction to fear and adrenaline changed since season 1?
23:33 What’s next for you, Seth?
24:10 Did you ever imagine being where you are now?
26:53 What can people expect from USDC season 3?
28:15 Where to find Sensei Seth’s content?
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I'm definitely going to be rooting hard for Sensei Seth! I love his content and his personality, plus he was SO close to winning Season 1! He seems like a genuinely good guy who you'd love to buy a beer, but don't be fooled by his affable appearance, because the dude can fight and has a very competitive mindset. I say it in every comment on this channel, so I'm only repeating myself at this point, but I CANNOT wait for Season 3!
It's so wild that Sensei Seth was just making cool Youtube videos and trying out different martial arts, then one happens to catch his interest and he becomes a 2 time national champion. He is a freaking beast.
18:00 alright I have to say something here. "Safety controversy"? This is the first time I hear you address crippling Ramsey Dewey for life and you call it a controversy? I find the shoe "dealt" with that extremely distasteful. Never acknowledging what happened and Ramsey getting verbally abused and even threatened online by the crew for speaking up about his concerns. That man still can't live his life as he did before by the way. No one took accountability or seemed to care. That's why I don't support the show.
19:40 it's irrelevant if it occurred to you or not… it was objectively dangerous to fight near something you can fall to your death from. People having the common sense to be extremely careful given the dangerous circumstances doesn't make it not dangerous.
Seth has a chance on size/athleticism alone. Beyond that, Seth plays a goofball neophyte for clicks, but he's an INCREDIBLY accomplished martial artist. He'll do just fine.
The "chubby surprise" is something that's very common when people see lineman from high level American football. (Seth was a college lineman.) You will be shocked at how someone so large can still be so quick.
Does sumo work in self-defense? No, you don't get down in a squat, have rules, etc. Does balance and explosive strength work in self defense? Yes. Does sumo teach balance and explosive strength? Yes.
2:29 Yo, Seth, if you’re looking for more martial arts you could try Amtgard or Dagorhir, both are into boffer fighting and I’d love to see you go up against an Amtgard sword knight, there’s definitely some LARP places around you!
I am rooting for Seth as well. Both Rokas and Seth deserve all the respect for bringing different types of Martial arts and self defense to my eyes. Seth really grew as a Person too from the Season 1 2nd place. The "Chubby Surprise!!"
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I see the shots fired at Ramsey Dewey.
Sorry Rokas. I went a watched Seth’s video. But I came back!
I'm definitely going to be rooting hard for Sensei Seth! I love his content and his personality, plus he was SO close to winning Season 1! He seems like a genuinely good guy who you'd love to buy a beer, but don't be fooled by his affable appearance, because the dude can fight and has a very competitive mindset. I say it in every comment on this channel, so I'm only repeating myself at this point, but I CANNOT wait for Season 3!
I hope you guys get a netflix show. Your show is so fantastic!
2:25 over 40 martial arts but still hasn't done folkstyle wrestling lol.
Yes. Next question.
Pepper spray spoilers????
damn i was hoping for and FMA guy for the shank tank. 😞 but hey we have Seth that is awesome!!!
It's so wild that Sensei Seth was just making cool Youtube videos and trying out different martial arts, then one happens to catch his interest and he becomes a 2 time national champion. He is a freaking beast.
I have the impression that this third season was won by Seth himself.
18:00 alright I have to say something here. "Safety controversy"? This is the first time I hear you address crippling Ramsey Dewey for life and you call it a controversy? I find the shoe "dealt" with that extremely distasteful. Never acknowledging what happened and Ramsey getting verbally abused and even threatened online by the crew for speaking up about his concerns. That man still can't live his life as he did before by the way. No one took accountability or seemed to care. That's why I don't support the show.
19:40 it's irrelevant if it occurred to you or not… it was objectively dangerous to fight near something you can fall to your death from. People having the common sense to be extremely careful given the dangerous circumstances doesn't make it not dangerous.
At least be upfront about past mistakes.
Seth has a chance on size/athleticism alone. Beyond that, Seth plays a goofball neophyte for clicks, but he's an INCREDIBLY accomplished martial artist. He'll do just fine.
The "chubby surprise" is something that's very common when people see lineman from high level American football. (Seth was a college lineman.) You will be shocked at how someone so large can still be so quick.
Does sumo work in self-defense? No, you don't get down in a squat, have rules, etc. Does balance and explosive strength work in self defense? Yes. Does sumo teach balance and explosive strength? Yes.
when a real judo expert will enter the competiton ?? like shintaro higashi , travis stevens meabe ?
Technically we had a mini podcast with the shaolin pretender but I wish we see him again.
The only shaolin is western Shi Hen Yi ofc.
Im just joking, Ranton was hype in the last challenge 😀
yes if a sumo lays on top of you you're done. why are we even discussing the obvious
Seth comes across as a "nice guy"… and the sensei is calm and nice… BUT when he turns into MR ADAMS, he bodies whoever is in front of him! LOL
huge seth fan here, absolutely hyped for his return to this fantastic series!
2:29 Yo, Seth, if you’re looking for more martial arts you could try Amtgard or Dagorhir, both are into boffer fighting and I’d love to see you go up against an Amtgard sword knight, there’s definitely some LARP places around you!
I am rooting for Seth as well. Both Rokas and Seth deserve all the respect for bringing different types of Martial arts and self defense to my eyes. Seth really grew as a Person too from the Season 1 2nd place. The "Chubby Surprise!!"