the art of sumo

The Art of Sumo Sumo has been a part of Japanese Culture for many years. People have enjoyed the sport because it tests two peoples brut strength. Sumo is fought in a circular ring. The object of Sumo is to either get your opponent to touch the ground with anything other than the souls of his feet, or to push him out of the ring. About fifteen hundred years ago is when the first recorded …

…of Sumo. Although the rituals that are preformed in and around the ring before a Sumo match may seem monotonous and not needed, they are a part of the Japanese tradition. Sumo is a very interesting sport if you would like to get involved in it, but it is not an easy one. You must be strong, flexible, and agile to compete in this sport. Only the best fit will rise to the top rankings.