My New Hobby – Women Sumo Wrestling

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My hobbies include listening to music, writing but I need something more exciting. Something new, a change….

So, I have decided to be sporty and try Sumo wrestling, which originates from Japan – I’m sure we have seen some sumo wrestlers before, but a lot of people are not aware, that there are Women Sumo Wrestlers.

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What is it all about?

It’s an activity where one wrestler tries to force another out of a ring. The rules are simple: the first wrestler to touch the ground with anything besides the soles of his/her feet, or who leaves the ring before his/her opponent, is the loser. Fights only last for a few seconds, up to a minute. How cool is that? Short and Sweet….. well, maybe a bit painful.

In Japan, before fighting Sumo wrestlers have rituals which involve praying to the gods and purifying the Spirit and Body. I have also noticed that before Sumo Wrestlers fight, they greet/curtesy to each other.

I have always been intrigued by Martial Arts. I reckon Sumo would be a great start, although I might have to add some weight first, otherwise I could be blown out of the ring like a feather…

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Below is a video of women Sumo Wrestlers fighting. P/s note people get paired up with various sizes of opponents. So, a big woman could fight a small woman. Also, it’s interesting to note the traditions they observe before the beginning of a fight.

Maybe I should add Sumo Wrestling to my CV, on recreation activities.

Do you think it will help me stand out? :)

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