SUMO

[y2_sub]

So does it require a sumo practitioner to be fat ?? I know for instance that eating is part of the training in sumo , is that true even for amateurs ??

I have also read that lots of sumo guys die before 50's due to heart problems

[Rikishi]

So does it require a sumo practitioner to be fat ?

Nop. There are several weight categories.

-85 Kg (Lightweight)

-115 Kg (middleweight)

+ 115 Kg (heavyweight)

Open ( any weight can compete).

Now days many people die due to heart problems....but yes lots of sumo practitioners (Japanese mainly ) die before 50.

In Europe and the rest of amateur sumo world, i believe not many follow de sumo 'diet' (except for the japanese because they also run in the amateur circuit). 90 % of amateur sumotoris are practitioners of grappling MA's ( Judo, Sambo, BJJ, Greco-Roman wrestling, etc...), so i beleive they eat normally.

[Menjo]

Well im not willing to bet my life on it,

[y2_sub]

Neither do I

I have noticed in k-1 website that some fighters are listed as Sumo wrestlers while others are listed as sumo , is Sumo any <> than Sumo wrestling ???

[Rikishi]

Neither do I

I have noticed in k-1 website that some fighters are listed as Sumo wrestlers while others are listed as sumo , is Sumo any <> than Sumo wrestling ???

I don't think so, the professional and the amateur leagues follow the same rules

[Sengra]

It can help...^_^

[y2_sub]

It can help...^_^

Help to do what ?

[Sengra]

It can help...^_^

Help to do what ?

I mean learning sumo can help defend yourself...^_^...sorry for the unclear post...hehe

[Adonis]

ayoko

[y2_sub]

ayoko ??