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Thesis
Sumo wrestling is deeply rooted in Japanese history and culture, however various factors, such as health risks, corruption, and hazing make it an imperfect sport.
Taiho Koki
32 Championship Wins
oshi = push with elbows bent
uwate = outer grip on belt
otoshi = drop
tsuki = push with elbows locked
shitate = inner grip on belt
hineri = twist
yori = lean or force with one's weight
kiri = literally to cut, or force out
k/gake = trip
okuri = send out of the ring
nage = throw
dashi = send out of the ring
soto = outside
taoshi = knock down to the ring
hiki = pull down
uchi = inside
How to win:
1. Force opponent out of the ring.
2. Force opponent to touch any part of his body to the floor other than the bottom of his feet.
Dress
Daily
Ceremony
Shinto Symbolism
Controversies
Yakusa
"The incentive structure of promotoion leads to gains from trade between wrestlers on the margin for acheiving a winning record and their opponents."
-Duggan and Levitt
Health Issues
Conclusion
Sumo wrestling is an ancient tradition of the Shinto religion of Japan. Sumo wrestling has evolved from a ritual designed to entertain gods to a multifaceted sport we see today. Sumo, however has various flaws. Wrestlers and gamblers will rig matches to ensure profit. Training stables use harsh hazing methods. Finally, weight gaining methods have harmful long-term effects on the body of a wrestler.
Bibliogaphy
"Sumo Wrestling Rules." Sumo Wrestling Rules. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.
"Shinto." Shinto. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Apr. 2014.
"The History of Sumo Wrestling." The History of Sumo Wrestling. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2014.
Duggan, Mark, and Steven D. Levitt. "Winning Isn’t Everything: Corruption in Sumo Wrestling." American Economic Review 92.5 (2002): 1594-605. Print.
Sumo becoming concerned about the health of its stars. (2001, Jan 31). The Spectator. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/270035768?accountid=12935
Yamauchi, Taro, Takashi Abe, Taishi Midorikawa, and Masakatsu Kondo. "Body Composition and Resting Metabolic Rate of Japanese College Sumo Wrestlers and Non-athlete Students: Are Sumo Wrestlers Obese?" Anthropological Science 112.2 (2004): 179-85. Print.