Sumo

Sumo

Sumo is a form of full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers attempt to force eachother out of the circular ring or to touch ground with any body part other than the soles of their feet. The sport has a long history and is deeply influenced by tradition and ritual.

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komusubi

Sports; Sumo

Little knot. The fourth-highest rank of sumo wrestlers, and the lowest san'yaku rank.

kosho

Sports; Sumo

A status given to an injured rikishi that guarantees his place on the banzuke for the tournament he will miss due to the injury. The injury must be sustained during a hon-basho bout.

kokugikan

Sports; Sumo

The indoor stadium in Tokyo where 3 out of each year's six tournaments are held.

keshō-mawashi

Sports; Sumo

The loincloth fronted with a heavily decorated apron worn by sekitori wrestlers for the dohyō-iri. These are very expensive, and are usually paid for by the wrestler's organization of supporters or a ...

kimarite

Sports; Sumo

Winning techniques in a sumo bout, announced by the referee on declaring the winner. The Japan Sumo Association recognizes eighty-two different kimarite.

kinjite

Sports; Sumo

Forbidden hand. A foul move during a bout, which results in disqualification. Examples include punching, kicking and eye-poking. The only kinjite likely to be seen these days (usually inadvertently) ...

Sumo

Sports; Sumo

Sumo is a popular Japanese wrestling sport in which the opponents attempt to force each other to the ground or out of a circular ring. With its origin dating back to some six centuries ago, Sumo has ...