krunchyfrogg Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Is this a martial art? I was driving home a few weeks ago, and heard an advertisement for Sumo Wrestling on the radio. Apparently, it's becoming more popular. I've always thought it was more a sport than a martial art, and that you need to have some serious mass on your body to do it well. Can anybody shed any light on this subject? TIA "A life is not important, except in the impact it has on other lives."-- Jackie Robinson"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."-- Edmund Burke
equaninimus Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Its an art. I'm trying to remember the actual name, it isn't "Sumo." The Okinawans have a variation called "tegumi." There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm!
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 Yes, sumo is a martial art. Technically, track and field events, shooting a gun and many other things are also. Basically, anything that involves war/training for war is classified as a martial (meaning warring) art. With all the obese people in the world, particularily the USA, I'm not surprised if it became popular here. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
turonaga Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 why? are fat people only the ones allowed to practice sumo? why did we surrender lord?
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 why? are fat people only the ones allowed to practice sumo? Of course not, but body size can be a huge factor in the sport of judo. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
sano Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 Yes, sumo is a martial art. Technically, track and field events, shooting a gun and many other things are also. Basically, anything that involves war/training for war is classified as a martial (meaning warring) art. With all the obese people in the world, particularily the USA, I'm not surprised if it became popular here. how can track and field aka running be a warring art. falcon kick!!!
rb Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 i think track and field also includes discus, javelin and hammer throw.
sano Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 ok what does dicus and hammer throw have to do with warring falcon kick!!!
delta1 Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 What do running and throwing things have to do with war? You've never been in the military, have you? Most sports were originally done for military fitness and training. Freedom isn't free!
Shorinryu Sensei Posted February 21, 2004 Posted February 21, 2004 how can track and field aka running be a warring art. You've never heard of "runners" in the military? Long distance running began with runners carrying messages back and forth to troops, or back to base from the battle. Relay runners didn't pass batons like they do today, but rather messages from one runner to the next. Javelin, discus and hammer throwing was competition with combat weapons of the times. My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
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