Sumo Throws and K.O.s

[Hissho]

Observe and consider:

Why so many traditions that had founders/practitioners with a base in Sumo - or that fought sumotori in open matches - might have some pretty effective fighting skills

And why folks may wonder where those skills went when those traditions stopped doing sumo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2BYTXDHcYM&feature=player_embedded

[Kendoguy9]

That was a nice nichonage!

[Hissho]

I like the palm strike K.O.s!

[Gusta in Japan]

The use of Judo in Sumo is frowned on. It is considered cheating. Which is a little ironic considering that professional Sumo is as fixed as Pro Wrestling.