運動起源: The origin of sumo:

相撲歷史可以追溯到1500年前,也是日本最早的競技活動;跟據傳 說,各部落間的領導權由相撲賽決定,獲勝者所屬的部落即有最高的地位。 The history of sumo can be tracked to 1500 years ago, that was the earliest combat of Japan. Some said that the leadership of each community was chosen by sumo combat, the leader was the winner with the greatest status in the community.

相撲這種運動是怎麼開始的呢?在回向院可以找到答案。回向院做為「勸進相撲」的舞台,而被認定為是大相樸的發源地。院內有許多與相撲歷史有關的紀念碑文、墓塚。 How did sumo start? We can find out the answer at Ekoin. Ekoin was used to be the stage of the “sumo that is for charity”, and it was where sumo began. In addition, there are a lot of epigraphs and gravestones to memory the history of sumo.

什麼是「勸進相撲」呢?那是古時候為了籌募蓋廟、造橋的經費而發起的,由兩個大塊頭、穿著丁字褲的男人比賽角力,由於這個活動大受歡迎,也使得這種原為吸引善款的業餘表演成為後來日本最具代表性的職業運動。 What was “sumo that is for charity”? It was funds raising for temples and bridges There were two huge men wearing G-string underwares to wrestle. Because this kind of activity is so popular in Japan, sumo becomes more professional and exciting, and it becomes the best representation of Japan!

比賽規則: The rule: of sumo.

勝負判定: A. A dicsion of victory and defeat:

1. 除了腳掌碰到地,若身體任何一部分碰到地,就算輸。 1. If any part of your body touches the ground except your feet, you lose the

2. 若犯規就直接判定輸。 2. If you have any illegal movements, you lose the combat right away.

3. 除了身體有毛病,不然力士不得停止比賽。 3. The sumo player can’t stop the combat unless he is sick.

犯規動作: B、Illegal movements:

1. 用拳頭攻擊對方。 1. Punch other people.

2. 抓對方頭髮。 2. Grab other people’s hair.

3. 攻擊對方的要害。 3. Attack other people’s vitals.

4. 同時打對方雙耳。 4. Attack other people’s ears at the same time.

目前流行國家: The countries are popular with sumo:

日本、台灣、紐西蘭、美國… Japan, Taiwan, New Zealander, and America

2005年獲獎國家:日本、紐西蘭 The countries who won sumo combat in 2005 world games are Japan and New Zealander.