Sumo Wrestling

Origins of Sumo dates back to 2000 years ago but didn't start becoming a sport till the early 1600's. The sport Sumo Wrestling has strict rules and traditions. They spend more time performing ceremonies in Shinto tradition instead of grappling. Shinto is the native religion of Japan. The Shinto religion isn't a system of beliefs but the Shinto religion is more of rituals and ceremonies. 

Each day of a Sumo tournament a ring ceremony is held. Japanese Sumo wrestlers believe that their body and soul is purified. 

Sumo's consist of six major tournaments a year called hon-basho. In January the tournament is held in Tokyo, In March the tournament is held in Osaka, In May the tournament is held in Tokyo again, In July the tournament is held in Nagoya, In September the tournament is held in  Tokyo, and in November the tournament is held in Fukuoka.

Intresting Facts about Sumo Wrestling:

• The highest rank in Sumo Wrestling is Yokozuna.
• Sumo wrestlers diet is to gain weight but still eating semi healthy to get all their nutrients they need.
• Sumo Wrestlers training is torturous, non stop strength training.