UNITED KINGDOM SUMO

Although its origins are based on mythological encounters between Japanese gods of lore and a once close relationship with the Japanese Shinto cult-cum-religion, whilst much of the pre-bout gestures that have been handed down over the centuries do still remind some of the traditions steeped in antiquity, these gestures today are largely just that - gestures... In reality, the actual sport of man against man or woman against woman in amateur sumo or man against man (only) in the professional sport, is one of the most simple forms of wrestling still in existence today.

Also known as: United Kingdom Sumo Association