Rikishi
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anonyme
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Rikishi
Towards 1880
Professional sumo wrestlers are called Rikishi. Sumo wrestling is characterised by the build of the wrestlers, it is also remarkable by the numerous rites which surround the fighting. So, before starting a fight the combatants carry out rituals intended to chase away spirits: they stamp on the ground with their feet and throw handfuls of salt.
Likewise, sumo wrestling has strict rules and if the speed of the combats makes the interpretation of it difficult, each hold is nevertheless the result of many years of teaching.
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