Browse all articles, guides, and features on sumo wrestling — covering history, rikishi, tournaments, techniques, and training.
Sumo wrestling stretches back over 1,500 years, rooted in Shinto religious ceremony before evolving into Japan's...
Read MoreHakuhō's record of 45 tournament championships and dominant reign for over a decade makes him the most discussed...
Read MoreJapan holds six official Grand Sumo Tournaments each year. Here's everything you need to know about where they're held,...
Read MoreSumo recognizes 82 official winning techniques called kimarite. Learn the most common moves, how they work, and how to...
Read MoreThe sumo lifestyle is built around a precise system of training, eating, and rest. Discover the chankonabe diet, the...
Read MoreSumo can seem mysterious at first, but the basics are easy to grasp. This beginner's guide covers the rules, rankings,...
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