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Sumo Wrestling StadiumJapanese woodblock print from ca. 1890-1900 by unknown artist.
Japanese Sumo Wrestling is one of the oldest
martial arts in Japan. Sumo wrestlers were a favorite
subject on Japanese woodblock prints.
In contrast to some of the
traditional Japanese art forms like kabuki,
which has a heavy stand in today's world, sumo wrestling is
enjoying a rising popularity - comparable to basketball in
North America or soccer in Europe.
Champion Sumo Wrestler WajimaWoodblock print by Junichiro Sekino 1914-1988
Sumo has its roots in the shinto religion. The
matches were dedicated to the gods in prayers for a
good harvest.
The oldest written records date back to
the 8th century. But it is probably more than 1500 years
old.
Sumo prints from the 18th and 19th century prove the
popularity of the sport in the past.
During the last two decades the art of
sumo wrestling could establish itself even outside of Japan.
Akebono, an American born in Hawaii, became the first
American champion to reach the highest rank.
Champion Sumo Wrestler Umenotaniby unknown artist from around 1898-1900
Here are some basic Japanese terms.
ashi-tori - grabbing the opponents leg to bring him down
banzuke - the official tournament ranking list
basho - a tournament
dohyo - the wrestling ring, a circle
dohyo-iri - the rituals at the beginning of a match
gyoji - name for the referee
hataki-komi - a quick side step and push
ketaguri - pulling the opponent's legs
mawashi - the silk belt of a wrestler
ozumo - another word for wrestling
rikishi - another word for wrestlers
sumotori - the same as rikishi
yokozuna - the highest rank for a wrestlers
yorikiri - grabbing the opponent at his belt
Sumo Yumitori no zuWoodblock print by Kuniaki II Utagawa 1835-1888
Among the Japanese woodblock print artists are few that
made no prints with subjects of sumo wrestlers.
Ukiyo-e was a commercial art and was meant to sell.
In the 18th and 19th century it was more the publisher
who decided about the subjects than the artist. He
gave the commissions, risked his money and therefore
tended to publish popular themes.
A few artists should be mentioned for
frequent or outstanding (Junichiro Sekino) sumo prints.
Kunisada Utagawa 1786-1864
Kuniyoshi Utagawa 1797-1861
Kuniaki II Utagawa 1835-1888
Kunisada II Utagawa 1823-1880
Hironobu Kinoshita active ca. 1851-72
Junichiro Sekino 1914-1988
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