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Sumo

The national sport of Japan, this martial art has a long colorful history full of traditions. This wrestling style gaining popularity and tournaments are starting to be held in other countries.

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What are the rules of wrestling?

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a no hold barred match is a match with no rules at all jus fighting with weapons and everything next match is between mr McMahon and Bret hart at wrestlemania 26

answered by rifle don

hope i helped :D

What is the average height and weight of a sumo wrestler?

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they are about 1metre and their weight is 1kg

What do sumo wrestlers say when they win?

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They do not say anything. They bow to the gyoji and exit the ring. If there is a kensho, or special prize, they are handed the envelope by the gyoji. Then they make three chopping motions before taking the prize.

How much do sumo wrestlers eat a day?

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6 pounds of food a day

Why are all the sumo wrestlers always big in weight?

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It increases their mass, which makes it more difficult to move them. The object is to move them out of the ring, or to make them fall, the increased mass makes this harder to do.

Is sumo wrestling a martial art?

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Definitely, it is one of the oldest martial arts.

What muscle do sumo wrestlers use?

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Pretty much all of them!

What is a Professional sumo wrestler is called?

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Im quite sure they are called Rikishi.

rikishi

What are sumo belts made of?

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Largest sumo wrestler?

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Active-Yamamotoyama- 265 kilograms/584 lbs.

Where can you buy a mawashi it is the belt worn by sumo wrestlers?

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usasumo.com they are licensed to sell them. look them up they have what you will need for your sumo training.

How much sugar does a sumo wrestler eat?

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Surprisingly little. Most of their food is starch and fats.

Are sumo wrestlers castrated?

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No they are not.

Is sumo restling in the Olympic games?

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No, sumo is not an Olympic sport. There are not currently enough countries that have sumo organizations for it to become an official sport.

How can you learn all the official techniques of Sumo?

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Asked by Retrogamer9000

The techniques are called Kimarite. You can find a full listing with descriptions of the moves at the Grand Sumo site linked below.

Equipment you need for sumo wrestling?

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A properly constructed ring.

How do sumo get fat?

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They eat NOODLES

What is a dohoy?

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In Which Countries are there Sumo Wrestling?

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Sumo is the national sport of Japan. It can be found in small groups in other countries, but nothing approaching the level of passion found in Japan.

What is the aim for sumo wrestlers?

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to subdue their opponent

How much does the worlds fattest sumo wrestler weigh?

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The largest on record was 264 Kilograms. That was the Rikishi Konishiki Yasokichi. The next closest is 35 kg below that.