How Do You Become A Professional Sumo Wrestler?
Sumo wrestling is the national sport of Japan. In Japan, amateur sumo wrestling is governed by the International Sumo Federation (IFS). The California Sumo Association is one of the major sumo wrestling organizations in the United States. There are six major tournaments (known as “basho”) each year. Higher ranks, such as “ozeki” or “yokozuna”, fight in the late afternoon. Competing professionally requires stamina, agility, strength and, of course, being extremely heavy. There are approximately 800 amateur and professional sumo wrestlers in Japan. Step 1 Watch sumo matches and learn about the sport and competitive techniques. If you can locate some DVDs of professional sumo wrestling matches, you should obtain them and review them periodically. If you have satellite television, you can watch Japanese sumo wrestling on Channel NHK every day during major tournaments, which each last 15 days. Step 2 Learn the sumo terminology and jargon as well as the Japanese language. Learning the distin
