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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Tawara

Sports; Sumo

The narrow bales of straw that mark the perimeter of the dohyo.

Tegata

Sports; Sumo

A rikishi's handprint, the Sumo equivalent of a signature.

Tenpai

Sports; Sumo

The Emperor's Cup, or huge trophy awarded to the yusho rikishi.

Teppo

Sports; Sumo

The striking of a wooden pole to strengthen the arms and shoulders.

Tokudawara

Sports; Sumo

The tawara that are slightly set back from the dohyo's ring. Originally, they were to allow the gyoji to enter the ring back when the tawara were full-sized bales of straw; now they give a few extra ...