Sumo Wrestling For Kids
Friday, August 20, 2010
Japanese Sumo Wrestling
The Sumo outfit
It consists of a 30 foot loincloth tightly bound and called a mawashi, which is used during training as well as official competitions. A length of twisted string, called a sagari, is tucked around the front of the waist portion of the belt.
The referee
Each Sumo match is closely watched by a referee called a gyoji. Dressed in an elaborate costume, the gyoji watches over the two protagonists and constantly inform them that the bout is still ongoing or whether one of them have unknowingly stepped on the circle and therefore have already lost the match.
The Sumo rankings & status
As Sumo strictly observes a hierarchal order, each level of Sumo is expected to behave according to their rank and status. The lowest rank is the junior rikishi. They are expected to do the cleaning chores, as well as help out in preparing the lunch. Junior rikishis are not allowed to have breakfast, but are allowed to sleep after a very heavy lunch, which serves the function of accelerating weight gain.
It consists of a 30 foot loincloth tightly bound and called a mawashi, which is used during training as well as official competitions. A length of twisted string, called a sagari, is tucked around the front of the waist portion of the belt.
The referee
Each Sumo match is closely watched by a referee called a gyoji. Dressed in an elaborate costume, the gyoji watches over the two protagonists and constantly inform them that the bout is still ongoing or whether one of them have unknowingly stepped on the circle and therefore have already lost the match.
The Sumo rankings & status
As Sumo strictly observes a hierarchal order, each level of Sumo is expected to behave according to their rank and status. The lowest rank is the junior rikishi. They are expected to do the cleaning chores, as well as help out in preparing the lunch. Junior rikishis are not allowed to have breakfast, but are allowed to sleep after a very heavy lunch, which serves the function of accelerating weight gain.
Sumo Costumes
Have you felt the bliss brought by a sumo wrestling fight? The screams inside the dome pushes one at the edge of the seat, as if a sumo wrestler is being thrown outside the ring. There is no way one can stay composed while watching a fight. The excitement is guaranteed always at its maximum. And, this experience goes with the sumo costume package.Sumo Health Exercises features professional sumo wrestlers, including the 140kg (22 stone) Hokutosho, demonstrating 12 sets of stretches, squats and splits.
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