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∙ 10y agoSumo wrestling is a wrestling sport that is played professionally in Japan. The aim of the sport is to make the opponent leave a circular ring or to hit the floor. There are 6 divisions and wrestlers are promoted or relegated between the division based on their performance. From top to bottom the divisions (numbers of wrestlers in brackets) are Makuuchi (42), Juryo (28), Makushita (120), Sandanme (approx 200), Jonidan (approx 250) and Jonokuchi (40-90).
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∙ 12y agoThere are ten ranks in sumo wrestling. The highest is Yokozuna. The lowest rank is Jonokuchi. It takes many years to move up the ranks.
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Name of a Japanese wrestling?
sumo wrestling is what they do i japan sumo wrestling is what they do in japan
What type of sport is sumo?
It is wrestling cuz its called sumo wrestling
Are there any professional sumo wrestling teams in Japan and if there is what are three of their names?
There are stables for sumo in Japan. They are a sort of like having teams. There are about 50 of these stables and they consider themselves lucky to have a wrestler in the top two tiers of the sumo ranks.
What is sumo wrestling of kids call?
Sumo
What century was sumo wrestling in japan inventing?
The first recorded sumo match took place in 300AD. But wrestling was around for many centuries before that.
Japanese sumo wrestling outfits what are they called?
sumo wrestling... check it out on wikipedia.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumo
What are the elders who run the sport of Sumo wrestling called?
The elders in sumo wrestling are known as toshiyori.
What is the name of the famous wrestling sport from Japan?
Sumo Wresting is the most famous sport in Japan.
Do samurais use sumo wrestling?
No, samurai do not use sumo wrestling. They do learn grappling techniques, many which are similar to those used in sumo. Jujitsu and Aikido are closer to what samurai studied. But when the samurai were banned, they often held wrestling tournaments to raise money.
National sport of Japan?
it is sumo Riesling
Is sumo wrestling the most popular sport in China?
Sumo is a Japanese sport, no a Chinese sport. Sumo Wrestling in China, has therefore a limited following.
What do sumo wrestlers do to be one?
They get accepted into a sumo stable. Once there they train for many years and begin their trip up through the ranks.
