Discipline dossier
Sumo
4 fundamental techniques
01Executive Overview
Sumo is a traditional Japanese combat sport with origins spanning over 1,500 years, deeply rooted in ancient Shinto rituals performed to ensure bountiful harvests. Professional Sumo (Grand Sumo / Ozumo) emerged during the Edo period (1603–1867) and is managed today by the Japan Sumo Association (JSA), preserving ancient rituals, hierarchy, and traditions.
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