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726: 1839:. They meet every morning at 11 am and announce the following day's matchups around 12 pm. An exception are the final day 15 matchups, which are announced much later on day 14. Each wrestler only competes against a selection of opponents from the same division, though small overlaps can occur between two divisions. The first bouts of a tournament tend to be between wrestlers who are within a few ranks of each other. Afterwards, the selection of opponents takes into account a wrestler's prior performance. For example, in the lower divisions, wrestlers with the same record in a tournament are generally matched up with each other and the last matchups often involve undefeated wrestlers competing against each other, even if they are from opposite ends of the division. In the top division, in the last few days, wrestlers with exceptional records often have matches against much more highly ranked opponents, including 1020: 1390: 965: 2432:, the number of sponsors can be quite large, whereas for lower-ranked matchups, no bout sponsors may be active at all unless one of the wrestlers is particularly popular, or unless a company has a policy of sponsoring all his matchups. As of 2019, a single sponsorship cost ¥70,000, with ¥60,000 going to the winner of the bout and ¥10,000 deducted by the Japan Sumo Association for costs and fees. Immediately after the match, the winner receives an envelope from the referee with half of his share of the sponsorship, while the other half is put in a fund for his retirement. No prize money is awarded for bouts decided by a 2748: 1965: 1279: 836: 984: 1754: 1040: 1002: 2687: 345: 925: 1820:) for his division. If two wrestlers are tied for the top, they wrestle each other and the winner takes the title. Three-way ties for a championship are rare, at least in the top division. In these cases, the three wrestle each other in pairs with the first to win two in a row take the tournament. More complex systems for championship playoffs involving four or more wrestlers also exist, but these are usually only seen in determining the winner of one of the lower divisions. 2608:. Accordingly, amateur tournaments are divided into weight classes (men: lightweight up to 85 kg (187 lb), middleweight up to 115 kg (254 lb), heavyweight over 115 kg (254 lb), and openweight (unrestricted entry), and include competitions for female wrestlers (lightweight up to 65 kg (143 lb), middleweight up to 80 kg (180 lb), heavyweight over 80 kg (180 lb), and openweight). Sumo was a feature of the 2809: 51: 8426: 6524: 1174:. This is done if the judges decide that the decision over who won the bout needs to be reviewed; for example, if both wrestlers appear to touch the ground or step out of the ring at the same time. In these cases, sometimes video is reviewed to see what happened. Once a decision is made, the chief judge will announce the decision to the spectators and the wrestlers alike. They may order a bout to be restarted, or leave the decision as given by the 7954: 6534: 5628: 2795: 7964: 2447: 1824: 2576:

purpose-built sumo training facility outside Japan. Beginning in the 1990s, Brazilian sumo organizations made an effort to interest Brazilians without Japanese ancestry in the sport, and by the mid-2000s an estimated 70% of participants came from outside the Japanese-Brazilian community. Brazil is also a center for women's sumo. A small number of Brazilian wrestlers have made the transition to professional sumo in Japan, including

2284: 2716: 2781: 2053: 1355:, which may or may not be related to their real names. Often, wrestlers have little choice in their names, which are given to them by their stablemasters, or by a supporter or family member who encouraged them into the sport. This is particularly true of foreign-born wrestlers. A wrestler may change his wrestling name during his career, with some changing theirs several times. 1869:, with the bouts within these ranks being concentrated into the last five days or so of the tournament (depending on the number of top-ranked wrestlers competing). Traditionally, on the final day, the last three bouts of the tournament are between the top six ranked wrestlers, with the top two competing in the final matchup, unless injuries during the tournament prevent this. 2467:. Open amateur tournaments are also held. The sport at this level is stripped of most of the ceremony. Most new entries into professional sumo are junior high school graduates with little to no previous experience, but the number of wrestlers with a collegiate background in the sport has been increasing over the past few decades. 1326:

cosmetic surgeries over a period of 12 months to add an extra 15 cm (6 in) of silicone to his scalp, which created a large, protruding bulge on his head. In response to this, the JSA stated that they would no longer accept aspiring wrestlers who surgically enhanced their height, citing health concerns. In 2019,

2176:, which consists of a simmering stew of various meat and vegetables cooked at the table, and usually eaten with rice. This regimen of no breakfast and a large lunch followed by a sleep is intended to help wrestlers put on a lot of weight so as to compete more effectively. Sumo wrestlers also drink large amounts of beer. 821:, a particularly avid fan of the sport, held a tournament of 1,500 wrestlers in February 1578. Because several bouts were to be held simultaneously within Oda Nobunaga's castle, circular arenas were delimited to hasten the proceedings and to maintain the safety of the spectators. This event marks the invention of the 2003: 2731: 954:

organized a tournament in 1884; his example would make sumo a national symbol and contribute to nationalist sentiment following military successes against Korea and China. The Japan Sumo Association reunited on 28 December 1925 and increased the number of annual tournaments from two to four, and then

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A professional sumo wrestler leads a highly regimented way of life. The Sumo Association prescribes the behavior of its wrestlers in some detail. For example, the association prohibits wrestlers from driving cars, although this is partly out of necessity as many wrestlers are too big to fit behind a

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reported that the height requirement was 167 cm (5 ft 6 in), and the weight requirement was 67 kg (148 lb), although they also claimed that a "blind eye" is turned for those "just shy" of the minimums. In 2023 the Sumo Association loosened the height and weight requirements,

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Traditionally, sumo wrestlers are renowned for their great girth and body mass, which is often a winning factor in sumo. No weight divisions are used in professional sumo; a wrestler can sometimes face an opponent twice his own weight. However, with superior technique, smaller wrestlers can control

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and give the bout to the other wrestler. On rare occasions the referee or judges may award the win to the wrestler who touched the ground first. This happens if both wrestlers touch the ground at nearly the same time and it is decided that the wrestler who touched the ground second had no chance of

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Brazil is another center of amateur sumo, introduced by Japanese immigrants who arrived during the first half of the twentieth century. The first Brazilian sumo tournament was held in 1914. Sumo took root in immigrant centers in southern Brazil, especially São Paulo, which is now home to the only

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In addition to the professional tournaments, exhibition competitions are held at regular intervals every year in Japan, and roughly once every two years, the top-ranked wrestlers visit a foreign country for such exhibitions. None of these displays are taken into account in determining a wrestler's

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Amateur sumo clubs are gaining in popularity in the United States, with competitions regularly being held in major cities across the country. The US Sumo Open, for example, was held in the Los Angeles Convention Center in 2007 with an audience of 3,000. The sport has long been popular on the West

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Certain match-ups are prohibited in regular tournament play. Wrestlers who are from the same training stable cannot compete against each other, nor can wrestlers who are brothers, even if they join different stables. The one exception to this rule is that training stable partners and brothers can

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and meet minimum height and weight requirements. In 1994, the Japanese Sumo Association required that all sumo wrestlers be a minimum 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) in height. This prompted 16-year-old Takeji Harada of Japan (who had failed six previous eligibility tests) to have four separate

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Professional sumo wrestling has a strict hierarchy based on sporting merit. The wrestlers are ranked according to a system that dates back to the Edo period. They are promoted or demoted according to their performance in six official tournaments held throughout the year, which are called

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In antiquity, sumo was solely a Japanese sport. Since the 1900s, however, the number of foreign-born sumo wrestlers has gradually increased. In the beginning of this period, these few foreign wrestlers were listed as Japanese, but particularly since the 1960s, a number of high-profile

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championship. Numerous other (mostly sponsored) prizes are also awarded to him. These prizes are often rather elaborate, ornate gifts, such as giant cups, decorative plates, and statuettes. Others are quite commercial, such as one trophy shaped like a giant Coca-Cola bottle.

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Outside of tournaments and practices, in daily life, sumo wrestlers are required to wear traditional Japanese clothes. They must wear these traditional clothes all the time in public. What they can wear in public is also determined by rank. Lower rated wrestlers must wear a

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are given their own room in the stable, or may live in their own apartments, as do married wrestlers; the junior wrestlers sleep in communal dormitories. Thus, the world of the sumo wrestler is split broadly between the junior wrestlers, who serve, and the

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and defeat much larger opponents. The average weight of top division wrestlers has continued to increase, from 125 kilograms (276 lb) in 1969 to over 150 kilograms (330 lb) by 1991, and was a record 166 kilograms (366 lb) as of January 2019.

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victory up to ¥10 million for winning the top division. In addition to prizes for a championship, wrestlers in the top division giving an exceptional performance in the eyes of a judging panel can also receive one or more of three special prizes (the

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rocked the sumo world, with an associated effect on its reputation and ticket sales. These have also affected the sport's ability to attract recruits. Despite this setback, sumo's popularity and general attendance has rebounded due to having multiple

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The maximum length of a match varies depending on the division. In the top division, the limit is four minutes, although matches usually only last a few seconds. If the match has not yet ended after the allotted time has elapsed, a

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and are ranked from the highest level 1 down to about 16 or 17. In each rank are two wrestlers, the higher rank is designated as "east" and the lower as "west", so the list goes #1 east, #1 west, #2 east, #2 west, etc. Above the

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wrestlers, especially if they are still in the running for the top division championship. Similarly, more highly ranked wrestlers with very poor records may find themselves fighting wrestlers much further down the division.

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counterparts may relax, or deal with work issues related to their fan clubs. Younger wrestlers also attend classes, although their education differs from the typical curriculum of their non-sumo peers. In the evening,

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A special attraction of sumo is the variety of observed ceremonies and rituals, some of which have been cultivated in connection with the sport and unchanged for centuries. These include the ring-entering ceremonies

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of 65, which is about 15 years shorter than that of the average Japanese male, as the diet and sport take a toll on the wrestler's body. Those having a higher body mass are at greater risk of death. Many develop

2665:. The topknot is hard for some foreigners' hair because their hair is not as coarse and straight as Japanese hair. Once a wrestler joins a stable, he is required to grow out his hair in order to form a topknot. 2612:, an Olympics-recognized event for non-Olympic sports, from 2001 until 2022; it was removed from future World Games programs due to poor sportsmanship and organization. It has additionally been a feature of the 3822: 3791: 499:, but the sport has a history spanning many centuries. Many ancient traditions have been preserved in sumo, and even today the sport includes many ritual elements, such as the use of salt purification, from 2568:. Some Eastern European athletes have been successful enough to be scouted into professional sumo in Japan, much like their Japanese amateur counterparts. The most notable of these to date is the Bulgarian 827:, which would be developed into its current form up until the 18th century. The winner of Nobunaga's tournament was given a bow for being victorious and he began dancing to show the war-lord his gratitude. 2040:

is defeated by a lower-ranked wrestler, it is common and expected for audience members to throw their seat cushions into the ring (and onto the wrestlers), though this practice is technically prohibited.

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to entertain a Korean legation. In the centuries that followed, the popularity of sumo within the court increased its ceremonial and religious significance. Regular events at the Emperor's court, the

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giving larger raises). Special increases in this bonus are also awarded for winning the top division championship (with an extra large increase for a "perfect" championship victory with no losses or

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In contrast to the time in bout preparation, bouts are typically very short, usually less than a minute (most of the time only a few seconds). Extremely rarely, a bout can go on for several minutes.

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at this time. An official sumo organization was developed, consisting of professional wrestlers at the disposal of the Edo administration. Many elements date from this period, such as the

4311: 722:, Takeminakata challenged him in hand-to-hand combat. In their melee, Takemikazuchi grappled Takeminakata's arm and crushed it "like a reed", defeating Takeminakata and claiming Izumo. 725: 3647: 2638:, a 30-foot-long belt, that they tie in knots in the back. They have an official thickness and strength requirement. During matches, the wrestler will grab onto the other wrestler's 1521:

division and, ability permitting, work their way up to the top division. A broad demarcation in the sumo world can be seen between the wrestlers in the top two divisions known as

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before a fight, which is similar to the ritual before entering a Shinto shrine. Additionally, before a match begins the two wrestlers perform and repeat a warm up routine called

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100 depending on the level of amateur success achieved. All amateur athletes entering the professional ranks must be under 23 to satisfy the entry, except those who qualify for

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can wear silk robes of their own choice, and the quality of the garb is significantly improved. They also are expected to wear a more elaborate form of topknot called an

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became well-known, and in more recent years have even come to dominate in the highest ranks. In the 10 years since January 2009, five of the nine wrestlers promoted to

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was shown sumo wrestling during his 1853 expedition to Japan, he found it distasteful and arranged a military showcase to display the merits of Western organization.

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to represent the excitement of the decisive bouts and the celebration of the victor. The Emperor's Cup is presented to the wrestler who wins the top-division

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Coast and in Hawaii, where it has played a part in the festivals of the Japanese ethnic communities. Now, however, the sport has grown beyond the sphere of

1239:, but also such details as the tossing of salt into the ring by the wrestlers, which serves as a symbolic cleansing of the ring, and rinsing the mouth with 3360: 1999:) used by the winner would then be announced to the audience. The wrestlers then return to their starting positions and bow to each other before retiring. 1880:, which literally means "the pleasure of a thousand autumns". This colorful name for the culmination of the tournament echoes the words of the playwright 1308:, are all former wrestlers, and are the only people entitled to train new wrestlers. All professional wrestlers must be a member of a training stable (or 2268:, similar to those seen in boxers. In the 21st century the standards of weight gain became less strict to try and increase the health of the wrestlers. 6049: 964: 4424: 2161:

s towel, or wiping the sweat from him. The ranking hierarchy is preserved for the order of precedence in bathing after training, and in eating lunch.

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Their hair is put in a topknot, and wax is used to get the hair to stay in shape. Wax is applied to sumo wrestlers' hair daily by sumo hairdressers (

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may go out with their sponsors, while the junior wrestlers generally stay at home in the stable, unless they are to accompany the stablemaster or a

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A winning wrestler in the top division may receive additional prize money in envelopes from the referee if the matchup has been sponsored. If a

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Because sumo had become a nuisance due to wild fighting on the streets, particularly in Edo, sumo was temporarily banned in the city during the

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Each day is structured so that the highest-ranked contestants compete at the end of the day. Thus, wrestling starts in the morning with the

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Wrestlers lower than the second-highest division, who are considered trainees, receive only a fairly small allowance instead of a salary.

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are training, the junior wrestlers may have chores to do, such as assisting in cooking lunch, cleaning, and preparing baths, holding a

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Promotion and relegation for the next tournament are determined by a wrestler's score over the 15 days. In the top division, the term

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reported on this trend in November 1999, when more than a third of the wrestlers in the top two divisions were university graduates.

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Similar distinctions are made in stable life. The junior wrestlers must get up earliest, around 5 am, for training, whereas the

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in 2017. This and other issues eventually led the Sumo Association to limit the number of foreigners allowed to one in each stable.

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manuscript dating back to 712, which describes how possession of the Japanese islands was decided in a wrestling match between the

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is also eligible to be considered for one of the three prizes awarded for "technique", "fighting spirit", and defeating the most

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steering wheel. Breaking the rules can result in fines and/or suspension for both the offending wrestler and his stablemaster.

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The matchups for each day of the tournament are determined by the sumo elders who are members of the judging division of the

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must win the championship for two consecutive tournaments or an "equivalent performance" to be considered for promotion to

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The elementary principle of sumo is that a match is decided by a fighter first either being forced out of the circular

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Kanda, Hideyuki; Hayakawa, Takehito; Tsuboi, Satoshi; Mori, Yayoi; Takahashi, Teruna; Fukushima, Tetsuhito (2009).

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division receives the most attention from fans and has the most complex hierarchy. The majority of wrestlers are

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almost always is promoted further up the ladder, the level of promotion being higher for better scores. See the

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Also, prize money is given to the winner of each divisional championship, which increases from ¥100,000 for a

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Women are not allowed to compete in professional sumo. They are also not allowed to enter the wrestling ring (

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The most successful amateur wrestlers (usually college champions) are allowed to enter professional sumo at

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simultaneously after touching the surface of the ring with two fists at the start of the bout. The referee (

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they wear practicing versus in a tournament is essentially the same except for the material. The different

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The negative health effects of the sumo lifestyle can become apparent later in life. Sumo wrestlers have a

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Takemikazuchi was a god of thunder, swordsmanship, and conquest, created from the blood that was shed when

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Individual top division matches can also be sponsored by companies, with the resulting prize money called

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of sumo wrestlers were made. The first historically attested sumo fights were held in 642 at the court of

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wrestlers also receive a relatively small additional tournament allowance, depending on their rank, and

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and traditional Japanese dress when in public, allowing them to be identified immediately as wrestlers.

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With the collapse of the Emperor's central authority, sumo lost its importance in the court; during the

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today, mean 'to strike each other'. There are instances of "sumo" alternatively being written with the

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that the wrestlers wear differentiate their rank. Top rated wrestlers wear different colors of silk

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Amateur sumo is particularly strong in Europe. Many athletes come to the sport from a background in

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announcing that prospective recruits not meeting the minimums could still enter sumo by passing a

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Upon completion of the bout, the referee must immediately designate his decision by pointing his

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In the afternoon, the junior wrestlers again usually have cleaning or other chores, while their

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at all times, even in winter, where higher rated wrestlers have more choice in what they wear.

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are the colleges that have produced the most professional sumo wrestlers. The latter produced

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receive an additional allowance every second tournament, associated with the making of a new

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and eventually killed him, making him the mythological ancestor of sumo. According to the

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having put him in an irrecoverable position. The losing wrestler is referred to as being

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to six in 1958. The length of tournaments was extended from ten to fifteen days in 1949.

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in Japan, with participants in college, high school, grade school or company workers on

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seated around the ring. If this happens, they meet in the center of the ring to hold a

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existed in some parts of Japan before professional sumo was established. The 2018 film

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performed in prayer for a good harvest. The first mention of sumo can be found in a

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On entering sumo, they are expected to grow their hair long to form a topknot, or

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Live-Stream and Video-on-Demand from Grand Sumo Tournament on NHK Japan (english)

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during tournament, while lower rated wrestlers are limited to just black cotton.

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wrestlers and ends at around six o'clock in the evening with bouts involving the

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listing the full hierarchy is published two weeks prior to each sumo tournament.

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and athletes come from a variety of ethnic, cultural, and sporting backgrounds.

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Wrestlers are not normally allowed to eat breakfast and are expected to have a

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and those in the four lower divisions, known commonly by the more generic term

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future rank. Rank is determined only by performance in grand sumo tournaments.

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Bulgarian amateurs – on the right is the national coach Hristo Hristov. (2011)

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Prehistoric wall paintings indicate that sumo originated from an agricultural

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of 1868 brought about the end of the feudal system, and with it the wealthy

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To turn professional, wrestlers must have completed at least nine years of

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hairstyles of the Edo period. Furthermore, they are expected to wear the

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depicts female sumo wrestlers at the time of civil unrest following the

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in Tokyo end their daily workout routine with a footwork drill (1998)

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Life as a wrestler is highly regimented, with rules regulated by the

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and the stress on their joints due to their excess weight can cause

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The referee's decision is not final and may be disputed by the five

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Sports Watching Association (Japan); Kakuma, Tsutomu, eds. (1994).

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divisions can wear a form of traditional short overcoat over their

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For the list of upper divisions champions since 1909, refer to the

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The type and quality of the dress depends on the wrestler's rank.

1984:) can restart the bout if this simultaneous touch does not occur. 1702: 1284: 1147: 1062: 881: 823: 474: 472:(wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring ( 257: 8343: 8194: 8179: 8143: 8048: 7901: 7856: 7791: 7741: 7468: 7453: 7448: 7348: 7306: 7208: 7163: 7108: 6968: 6925: 6875: 6508: 6478: 6457: 6135: 6093: 6072: 5800: 5720: 5705: 5586: 5507: 5487: 5433: 5304: 5284: 4032:"Risk Factors for Mortality and Mortality Rate of Sumo Wrestlers" 3515:"SUMO/ Heavier wrestlers blamed for increase in serious injuries" 2901: 2625: 1782: 1538: 1397:

The six divisions in sumo, in descending order of prestige, are:

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and below are allowed to wear only a thin cotton robe called a

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the "outstanding performance" prize. For more information see

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is also a general term for wrestling in Japanese. For example,

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may convene a conference in the middle of the ring, called a

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or war-fan towards the winning side. The winning technique (

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At the initial charge, both wrestlers must jump up from the

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and use it to help them and make moves during a match. The

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Sumo fight at the Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, September 2014

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face each other in a championship-deciding playoff match.

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have been foreign-born, and a Japanese had not been named

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in Tokyo (January, May, and September), and one each in

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are the three champion or titleholder ranks, called the

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wrestlers also receive additional bonus income, called

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for a senior member of the stable is a typical duty. A

2047: 1789:, Tokyo, but moved in 1985 to the newly built venue at 1629:. At the pinnacle of the ranking system is the rank of 1428:. Maximum 42 wrestlers; Further divided into five ranks 4720:

Sumo: A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport

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The Big Book of Sumo: History, Practice, Ritual, Fight

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article for more details on promotion and relegation.

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Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi (Japanese Journal of Hygiene)

4722:. North Clarendon, Vermont, USA: Tuttle Publishing. 2776: 863:. The first sanctioned tournament took place in the 4888: 3991: 3989: 3987: 3985: 780: 718:. When Takemikazuchi sought to conquer the land of 4815:The Perfect Guide To Sumo, in Japanese and English 3331: 3160: 3134:"History Lesson: Sumo Wrestling's Ancient Origins" 745:fought against Taima no Kuehaya at the request of 5021: 2871:List of sumo tournament second division champions 8447: 3982: 1742: 1092:(belt) and then forcing him out, a style called 5071:Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official Grand Sumo Home Page 3766:"Sumo FAQ - Professional rankings: The Banzuke" 3694: 3127: 3125: 3123: 3121: 2998:"Yoroku: The pride of Japan's 'national sport'" 1722: 1340:All sumo wrestlers take wrestling names called 1240: 1108: 1093: 646: 623: 604: 547: 428: 4855:. New York and Tokyo: Kodansha International. 4834:The Book of Sumo: Sport, Spectacle, and Ritual 4536:"Sumo's Olympic dream requires fresh approach" 4072: 3454: 3022: 2866:List of sumo tournament top division champions 2702: 2355:, six times a year (once every tournament, or 2123:and are allowed to wear straw sandals, called 1898:means a score of 8–7 or better, as opposed to 1716: 1662:. More than one wrestler can hold the rank of 1637: 1622: 1607: 1592: 1566: 1544: 1529: 1506: 1489: 1472: 1455: 1438: 1421: 1408: 1348: 1247: 1157:(judges). In some situations, a review of the 1141:), behind which the wrestlers line up for the 1115: 1100: 1076:(winning techniques), some of which come from 734: 653: 630: 611: 586: 579: 554: 370: 38: 7994: 6567: 6005: 5602: 5111: 4912:. text by Wes Benson. New York: Weatherhill. 4889:PHP Institute; Kitade, Seigoro, eds. (1998). 4774: 4670:"Things You Didn't Know About Sumo Wrestlers" 4602:"What Do Sumo Wrestlers Wear During a Match?" 4371:"College Sumo Wrestlers Overshadow Old Guard" 4335: 4299: 3632: 3608:"Silicone Raises Sumo Hopeful to New Heights" 3247: 1708:women are "impure" because of menstrual blood 1282:Sumo wrestlers gather in a circle around the 1258:. The top division is given four minutes for 1129:, which is constructed and maintained by the 5156:International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation 3904:. Japan News/Yomiuri Shimbun. Archived from 3194: 3190: 3188: 3131: 3118: 2587: 597:, while the second character means 'force'. 519:From 2008 to 2016, a number of high-profile 5046:Discover Sumo: Stories From Yobidashi Hideo 5029:. Tokyo, New York: Kodansha International. 4931:. Rutland, Vt.: Charles E. Tuttle Company. 4741:. Tokyo, New York: Kodansha International. 4698: 4402:My First Date With Sumo (2007) Gould, Chris 3450: 3448: 3446: 3444: 3414: 3052: 2401:belt worn in their ring entering ceremony. 2276:As of 2018, the monthly salary figures (in 1959: 443: 26:"Sumai" redirects here. For the place, see 8001: 7987: 6574: 6560: 6012: 5998: 5609: 5595: 5118: 5104: 4986:Grand Sumo: The Living Sport and Tradition 4874:. London, UK: Macdonald Queen Anne Press. 4755: 4517:"Hanamichi: Sumo Dropped from World Games" 4369:Kattoulas, Velisarios (November 9, 1999). 4331: 4329: 4295: 4293: 4029: 3726: 3724: 1968:Sumo wrestlers at the Grand Tournament in 1797:; each wrestler in the top two divisions ( 1765:Since 1958, six Grand Sumo tournaments or 343: 6019: 4945: 4262: 4260: 4104: 4047: 3410: 3408: 3406: 3185: 3158: 3089: 3087: 3085: 3083: 3081: 1876:The last day of the tournament is called 1302:. The members of the association, called 830: 641:'. The professional sumo observed by the 4983: 4736: 4717: 4487: 4085:Journal of Sports Science & Medicine 3940:An exception to this rule occurred when 3441: 3404: 3402: 3400: 3398: 3396: 3394: 3392: 3390: 3388: 3386: 3152: 3093: 2445: 2282: 2196:(manservant) when he is out. Becoming a 2056:Young low-ranking sumo wrestlers at the 2051: 2001: 1963: 1822: 1752: 1388: 1277: 1038: 923: 834: 813:s favor were given generous support and 724: 7566: 4988:(2nd ed.). New York: Weatherhill. 4964: 4926: 4869: 4831: 4552: 4533: 4326: 4290: 4193:from the original on September 21, 2004 4151: 3970:from the original on September 25, 2018 3812: 3721: 3578:"Wrestlers Go Great Lengths To Qualify" 3325: 3323: 3256: 3199:. Kokugakuin University. Archived from 2373:), and also for scoring a gold star or 1769:have been held each year: three at the 1761:in Tokyo during the May 2006 tournament 805:it became common to sponsor wrestlers. 668: 8448: 5043: 4950:. Tokyo, Japan: The Japan Times, Ltd. 4907: 4850: 4775:Cuyler, P.L.; Simmons, Doreen (1989). 4579:from the original on November 16, 2019 4469:from the original on November 22, 2016 4422: 4350:from the original on November 25, 2020 4314:from the original on February 25, 2021 4257: 4130: 3960:"Inside the scandal-hit world of sumo" 3957: 3575: 3106:from the original on December 29, 2019 3078: 3010:from the original on December 30, 2022 1917:A top-division wrestler who is not an 1298:Professional sumo is organized by the 946:as sponsors. Due to a new fixation on 462:is a form of competitive full-contact 8435:International World Games Association 7982: 7565: 6626: 6555: 6040:List of koryū schools of martial arts 5993: 5590: 5099: 4676:from the original on December 7, 2019 4664: 4662: 4631: 4629: 4627: 4612:from the original on October 11, 2019 4596: 4594: 4452: 4450: 4435:from the original on December 1, 2017 4418: 4416: 4302:"Sumo 101: College graduates in sumo" 4126: 4124: 3695:Kamiya, Setsuko (February 19, 2010). 3650:from the original on November 7, 2020 3588:from the original on October 15, 2018 3429:from the original on December 7, 2019 3383: 3250:When, Where, Why, and How It Happened 2290:Asashōryū performing the distinctive 2271: 2150:may start around 7 am. When the 1954:the list of second division champions 1925:and who finishes the tournament with 1151:, a referee who is supported by five 437: 5929:Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling 4798:. Berkeley, CA: Stone Bridge Press. 4793: 4739:Sumo And The Woodblock Print Masters 4456: 4152:McCurry, Justin (February 6, 2021). 3958:Seales, Rebecca (December 1, 2017). 3899: 3881:from the original on August 11, 2019 3709:from the original on August 25, 2017 3329: 3320: 3248:Worth Davison, Michael, ed. (1993). 3066:from the original on January 5, 2015 2910:, robot competition inspired by sumo 2417:), which are worth ¥2 million each. 2048:Life as a professional sumo wrestler 1732:The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine 1273: 1034: 4812: 4699:Adams, Andy; Newton, Clyde (1989). 4647:from the original on August 7, 2020 4336:Gunning, John (November 11, 2020). 4278:from the original on August 7, 2020 4245:from the original on April 28, 2006 4030:Hoshi, Akio; Inaba, Yutaka (1995). 3846:"women sumo wrestling restrictions" 3843: 3614:from the original on March 18, 2019 3523:. February 19, 2019. Archived from 3358: 3278:from the original on August 7, 2020 2930: 2539: 1517:Wrestlers enter sumo in the lowest 13: 6627: 5616: 4691: 4659: 4624: 4591: 4534:Gunning, John (October 18, 2023). 4447: 4413: 4215:(in Japanese). November 29, 2018. 4121: 3794:from the original on April 3, 2023 3094:Sharnoff, Lora (August 13, 2013). 2823:Controversies in professional sumo 2516:, and are currently equivalent to 2280:) for the top two divisions were: 14: 8482: 8010:Sports of the World Games program 7494:Marine Corps Martial Arts Program 5064: 4488:Berkeley, Geoff (July 10, 2022). 4423:Benson, Todd (January 27, 2005). 4383:from the original on May 12, 2021 4219:from the original on May 28, 2019 3825:from the original on May 16, 2021 3813:Yoshida, Reiji (April 30, 2018). 3140:from the original on May 15, 2020 2978:from the original on May 18, 2019 2944:from the original on June 9, 2020 2345:In addition to the basic salary, 1689: 1682:from 1998 until the promotion of 1393:Foreigner and sumo wrestler, 1861 1378: 1187:winning, his opponent's superior 229:Yes (Amateur, separate divisions) 8425: 8424: 7962: 7952: 7459:Historical European martial arts 6581: 6532: 6523: 6522: 5626: 4929:Sumo The Sport and The Tradition 4756:Buckingham, Dorothea M. (1997). 4300:Gunning, John (March 18, 2019). 2807: 2793: 2779: 2746: 2729: 2714: 2685: 2470:The International Herald Tribune 2330:: ¥1.4 million, about US$ 12,500 2322:: ¥1.8 million, about US$ 16,000 2314:: ¥2.5 million, about US$ 22,000 1654:are very strict. In general, an 1029:examining a sumo wrestler (1854) 1018: 1000: 982: 963: 781:Japanese Middle Ages (1185–1603) 49: 7963: 6045:Professional wrestling in Japan 4565: 4553:Gunning, John (July 13, 2022). 4546: 4527: 4509: 4395: 4362: 4231: 4205: 4179: 4145: 4023: 3951: 3934: 3920: 3893: 3863: 3837: 3806: 3788:"SumoDB Ozeki promotion search" 3780: 3758: 3688: 3662: 3626: 3600: 3569: 3539: 3507: 3473: 3352: 3290: 3252:. Reader's Digest. p. 243. 3241: 3215: 3132:Blaine Henry (April 14, 2020). 2842:, list of winning moves in sumo 2616:since their inception in 2010. 2475:Nippon Sport Science University 2441: 2338:: ¥1.1 million, about US$ 9,500 1294:(ring-entering ceremony) (2014) 3900:Miki, Shuji (April 21, 2018). 3638:"Sumo 101: Becoming a rikishi" 3197:"Encyclopedia of Shinto: Sumō" 3163:Handbook of Japanese Mythology 3060:"Revival of sumo's popularity" 2990: 2956: 2914:Naki Sumo Crying Baby Festival 2904:, traditional Korean wrestling 2306:: ¥3 million, about US$ 26,500 1950:list of top division champions 1164:s decision may be needed. The 970:Kanjin Grand Sumo Tournament ( 809:who successfully fought for a 394: 1: 6035:List of Japanese martial arts 5125: 4760:. Honolulu, USA: Bess Press. 4457:Kwok, Matt (August 2, 2016). 3062:(in Japanese). Saga Shinbun. 2919: 2846:List of active sumo wrestlers 2594:International Sumo Federation 2459:Sumo is also practised as an 1743:Professional sumo tournaments 990: 971: 929: 919: 179:International Sumo Federation 5407:Grappling-based martial arts 5027:Takamiyama The World of Sumo 4891:Grand Sumo Fully Illustrated 4832:Kenrick, Douglas M. (1969). 2924: 2296:of his rank (September 2003) 1197:("dead body") in this case. 533: 7: 8466:Sports originating in Japan 5691:Khmer traditional wrestling 4758:The Essential Guide to Sumo 4737:Bickford, Lawrence (1994). 4407:September 28, 2012, at the 3272:Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3159:Ashkenazi, Michael (2003). 2972:Ministry of Foreign Affairs 2861:List of sumo record holders 2851:List of past sumo wrestlers 2772: 2619: 2602:European Sumo Championships 2143:leaf) on formal occasions. 1737:1923 Great Kantō earthquake 1723: 1385:Professional sumo divisions 1241: 1109: 1094: 1080:. Illegal moves are called 1070:currently distinguishes 82 769: 735: 647: 624: 605: 587: 548: 429: 231:No (Professional, men only) 10: 8487: 8471:Partial squatting position 4268:"秋場所から懸賞金額アップ、手取り変わらず積立金↑" 3997:"Becoming a Sumo Wrestler" 2678: 2623: 2266:long-term cognitive issues 1746: 1693: 1382: 672: 663: 521:controversies and scandals 25: 18: 8430:Sports at the World Games 8420: 8383: 8306: 8224: 8203: 8172: 8136: 8074: 8017:Artistic and dance sports 8016: 7948: 7885: 7840: 7770: 7725: 7655: 7576: 7572: 7561: 7507: 7439: 7377: 7282: 7224: 7182: 7054: 6939: 6891: 6834: 6717: 6637: 6633: 6622: 6589: 6518: 6398: 6264: 6060: 6027: 5954: 5821: 5668: 5642: 5624: 5538: 5406: 5348:Collar-and-elbow position 5328: 5275: 5184: 5133: 4927:Sargent, John A. (1959). 4836:. New York: Weatherhill. 4779:. New York: Weatherhill. 4131:Suzuki, Takahiro (2018). 2703: 2588:International competition 1795:McMahon system tournament 1717: 1638: 1623: 1608: 1593: 1567: 1545: 1530: 1507: 1490: 1473: 1456: 1439: 1422: 1409: 1349: 1248: 1116: 1101: 1050:via the "overarm throw" ( 654: 631: 612: 580: 555: 495:, which refers to modern 420: 405: 387: 382: 378: 371: 364: 359: 342: 338: 333: 308: 298: 288: 278: 273: 263: 253: 243: 235: 223: 215: 207: 202: 194:Japan, mid-17th century ( 190: 171: 142: 128: 114: 106: 96: 88: 78: 48: 39: 5310:Small joint manipulation 5146:Craig Jones Invitational 5086:Searchable Sumo Database 5025:; Wheeler, John (1973). 4984:Sharnoff, Lora (1993) . 4946:Schilling, Mark (1984). 4870:Patmore, Angela (1991). 4718:Benjamin, David (2010). 3736:Beginner's Guide of Sumo 3485:Beginner's Guide of Sumo 2876:List of sumo video games 2598:Sumo World Championships 2454: 1960:A professional sumo bout 1479:. Fixed at 180 wrestlers 1462:. Fixed at 120 wrestlers 1025:American sailors of the 8024:Artistic roller skating 7691:Former official sports 7119:Northern Praying Mantis 6694:Mainland Southeast Asia 4965:Shapiro, David (1995). 4910:Rikishi The Men of Sumo 4813:Ito, Katsuharu (2017). 4777:Sumo From Rite to Sport 3455:Sharnoff, Lora (1993). 3223:"男子立像（力士像）埴輪文化遺産オンライン" 2891:Lists of sumo wrestlers 2536:, who may be up to 25. 1445:. Fixed at 28 wrestlers 1365:. A carefully prepared 903:, the first historical 865:Tomioka Hachiman Shrine 843:and the 13th Yokozuna, 435:Japanese pronunciation: 7530:Professional wrestling 7197:Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu 6284:Daitō-ryū Aiki-jūjutsu 5979:United World Wrestling 5546:Brazilian jiu-jitsu gi 5091:Sumo News and Analysis 5044:Yamaki, Hideo (2017). 4851:Newton, Clyde (2000). 4703:. London, UK: Hamlyn. 4672:. September 16, 2014. 4643:. September 14, 2018. 4133:"貴乃花問題で誰も触れない横綱のリアル寿命" 3740:Japan Sumo Association 3576:Ashmun, Chuck (1994). 3551:Japan Sumo Association 3489:Japan Sumo Association 3338:. Stone Bridge Press. 3302:Japan Sumo Association 2833:Glossary of sumo terms 2451: 2424:. For bouts involving 2297: 2216:while only the senior 2061: 2016: 1973: 1837:Japan Sumo Association 1832: 1831:flags in Fukuoka, 2006 1762: 1672:foreign-born wrestlers 1394: 1300:Japan Sumo Association 1295: 1068:Japan Sumo Association 1057: 1007:Somagahana Fuchiemon, 935: 848: 831:Edo period (1603–1867) 730: 675:Shinto origins of sumo 643:Japan Sumo Association 565:. The characters from 542:goes back to the verb 508:Japan Sumo Association 279:Country or region 268:Glossary of sumo terms 184:Japan Sumo Association 8461:Japanese martial arts 7626:Demonstration sports 6528:Japanese martial arts 6021:Japanese martial arts 5166:Polaris Pro Grappling 4908:Sacket, Joel (1986). 3622:– via LA Times. 3264:"Winning a Sumo Bout" 3136:. Fight-Library.com. 2881:List of years in sumo 2449: 2286: 2055: 2014: 1967: 1826: 1756: 1713:A form of female sumo 1513:. Around 50 wrestlers 1496:. About 200 wrestlers 1392: 1335:physical fitness exam 1281: 1042: 989:Sumo wrestling scene 927: 838: 728: 497:Japanese martial arts 489:. It is considered a 21:Sumo (disambiguation) 8307:Past official sports 8286:Competition climbing 8269:Speed roller skating 8039:Acrobatic gymnastics 7886:Martial arts at the 7841:Martial arts at the 7771:Martial arts at the 7726:Martial arts at the 7706:Invitational sports 7656:Martial arts at the 7577:Martial arts at the 7499:Pencak Silat Harimau 7337:Pencak Silat Harimau 7269:Submission wrestling 6974:Luta Livre esportiva 5974:Submission wrestling 5969:List of martial arts 5964:History of wrestling 5939:Lancashire wrestling 5660:Senegalese wrestling 5650:Lutte Traditionnelle 5383:North–south position 4967:Sumo: A Pocket Guide 4796:The Big Book of Sumo 4575:. December 5, 2015. 3676:. September 29, 2023 3636:(January 13, 2019). 3527:on February 28, 2019 3203:on November 24, 2020 3167:. ABC-CLIO. p. 3006:. January 25, 2016. 2856:List of sumo stables 2634:Sumo wrestlers wear 2530:makushita tsukedashi 2507:makushita tsukedashi 2498:(third division) or 2438:or forfeit victory. 2129:. The higher-ranked 1323:compulsory education 1314:) run by one of the 928:Sumo match in Tokyo 729:Haniwa sumo wrestler 710:slew the fire-demon 669:Antiquity (pre-1185) 455:striking one another 284:Japan (Professional) 19:For other uses, see 16:Japanese martial art 8384:Invitational sports 8054:Rhythmic gymnastics 7567:International games 7249:Full contact karate 7239:Professional boxing 6954:Brazilian jiu-jitsu 5701:Mongolian wrestling 5634:Portal:Martial arts 5498:Mongolian wrestling 5424:Brazilian jiu-jitsu 5388:Over–under position 5023:Takamiyama, Daigoro 4948:Sumo: A Fan's Guide 4794:Hall, Mina (1997). 3776:on October 1, 2012. 3330:Hall, Mina (1997). 2815:Martial arts portal 2558:freestyle wrestling 2534:sandanme tsukedashi 2513:sandanme tsukedashi 2250:high blood pressure 2107:. Wrestlers in the 1178:. Occasionally the 901:Tanikaze Kajinosuke 839:The 11th Yokozuna, 660:, or 'grand sumo'. 481:Sumo originated in 282:Worldwide (Amateur) 174:governing body 168: 45: 8044:Aerobic gymnastics 7729:Pan American Games 7406:Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu 7317:Jieitaikakutōjutsu 7254:Mixed martial arts 6298:Jieitaikakutōjutsu 5887:Canarian wrestling 5566:Wrestling headgear 5330:Grappling position 5185:General techniques 4872:The Giants of Sumo 4495:InsideTheGames.biz 4429:The New York Times 4376:The New York Times 4213:"Rikishi Salaries" 4049:10.1265/jjh.50.730 4011:on August 31, 2005 4001:Sumo East and West 3195:Shigeru Takayama. 2614:World Combat Games 2452: 2298: 2272:Salary and payment 2224:when he goes out. 2062: 2017: 1974: 1833: 1763: 1666:at the same time. 1395: 1296: 1182:will overrule the 1058: 936: 849: 731: 166: 123:Jieitaikakutōjutsu 35: 8443: 8442: 7976: 7975: 7944: 7943: 7940: 7939: 7557: 7556: 7553: 7552: 7520:Martial arts film 6549: 6548: 6389:Zero Range Combat 5987: 5986: 5944:Scottish Backhold 5924:Cornish wrestling 5892:Leonese wrestling 5584: 5583: 5576:Wrestling singlet 5358:Crucifix position 4900:978-4-89684-251-7 4824:978-4-86152-632-9 4729:978-4-8053-1087-8 4005:Discovery Channel 3908:on April 23, 2018 3877:. 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