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Japanese Arts: Sumo Wrestling

What is Sumo?

Sumo is the national sport of Japan. The object is to force one's opponent to touch the ground with any part of his body except the soles of his feet or to step out of the ring. 

Are they wearing underwear?

No, they are not wearing underwear! The are actually wearing a belt called a "mawashi". To learn more about their clothing, click on the picture below.

Play Newspaper Sumo

All you need is a  piece of newspaper and a friend to play. Players use their rear ends to push the other player off the paper, no hands allowed. Click on the picture to get the full rules!

Try your online sumo skills!

Click on the pictures to play the games.

 

 

Created by Darla Schroeder

dschroeder@spartan.org

Do you have what it takes?

Watch a PAPER sumo match

Make your own Paper Sumo Wrestler!

Grab a piece of paper (6inches by 6 inches) and click on the video below to learn how to make your very own sumo wrestler.

Can your Sumo win a match?

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