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Nanban Bushi
12th October 2005, 21:02
When outlining the battlefield grappling arts of the feudal bushi, two terms constantly come up--yoroi kumi-uchi and the more combative precursor of sumo, known as sumai. I know that kumi-uchi is still practiced today, but what about sumai? If it still exists as a living tradition, how does it specifically differ from sumo?

Thanks,