Sumo+すもう　

Russ sensei is a big fan of sumo. Here are some pictures she took at the Jan 08 tournament and some websites with various info about the traditional sport of Sumo.


The Beginner's guide to Sumo http://sumo.goo.ne.jp/eng/ozumo_joho_kyoku/shiru/kiso_chishiki/beginners_guide/index.html

Wikipedia's take on Sumo http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumo

Chanko Nabe - The food of Sumo - Sumo Stew! http://www.banzuke.com/chanko-nabe/

__Video clips of Sumo wrestling__
Clip of Chiyonofuji, one of the all time favourite Grand Champions and one of Russ Sensei's favourites! http://www.banzuke.com/~makuuchi/haru07/bonus/chiyonofuji.mov media type="youtube" key="KnLBxW_GBG4&hl=en&fs=1" height="344" width="425"

Akebono ( one of the tallest wrestlers in his time and from Hawaii) vs Mainoumi, probably the smallest sumo ever. You will see there are no weight classes in Sumo, but biggest is not necessarily better! See below!

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National Geographic Intro to Sumo media type="youtube" key="UxhKb-zZoWE&hl=en&fs=1" height="344" width="425"

The latest Yokozuna, Top Ranked Wrestler media type="youtube" key="CEe-UIvftUg&hl=en&fs=1" height="344" width="425"