JAB 0 Posted June 9, 2008 I apologize for not knowing the official title, but where does the tradition of allowing the little wee ones wrestle the big boys come from? Thanks Jake (Sign of approval...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAB 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Seriously, no one??? (Sign of approval...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,839 Posted June 11, 2008 I do not think it is really a tradition. It is a crowd pleasing gimmick that is used at the jungyos. The jungyos are events used to publicize sumo and to cater to the fans who cannot go to the real honbashos. Part of the festivities include kid's sumo, a sumo comedy routine, singing of sumo songs, demonstrations of sumo exercises, chanko cooking/service and a tournament of sorts with predetermined winners. During the tournament, the rikishi put on a show of techniques and realistic looking competition, but it is mostly show with no actions taken which might cause an injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 16,844 Posted June 11, 2008 I do not think it is really a tradition. It is a crowd pleasing gimmick that is used at the jungyos. Right. I don't think it's any different from letting kids run the bases after a baseball game, or any number of things that other sports do in order to get a foothold with the next generation of fans and (potentially) athletes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAB 0 Posted June 11, 2008 Cool. Thanks. How long have they been a part of Basho's? Jake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiguma 0 Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Cool. Thanks. How long have they been a part of Basho's? Jake It's not part of basho, but typically part of jungyo, sometimes danpatsu (retirement ceremony) and other types of exhibition-style events that would be held at the Kokugikan. ps - for unknown terms (danpatsu) check out the glossary, from the links at top-left. it ain't perfect, but it really covers a lot of the basics... Edited June 13, 2008 by kaiguma Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Buckton 1 Posted June 13, 2008 Cool. Thanks. How long have they been a part of Basho's? Jake It's not part of basho, but typically part of jungyo, sometimes danpatsu (retirement ceremony) and other types of exhibition-style events that would be held at the Kokugikan. I didn't know this, and haven't seen it yet as part of a danpatsu that I recall. Do you know any recent examples? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 Posted June 13, 2008 I didn't know this, and haven't seen it yet as part of a danpatsu that I recall. Do you know any recent examples? Kotonowaka vs Kotonowaka's son springs to mind. That isn't exactly the same kind of thing though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fay 1,676 Posted June 14, 2008 And when I remember right what Verena once wrote and showed us in pics it was also part of Hayateumi's danpatsu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovesumo 12 Posted June 14, 2008 (edited) Cool. Thanks. How long have they been a part of Basho's? Jake It's not part of basho, but typically part of jungyo, sometimes danpatsu (retirement ceremony) and other types of exhibition-style events that would be held at the Kokugikan. I didn't know this, and haven't seen it yet as part of a danpatsu that I recall. Do you know any recent examples? Hayateumi's Danpatsu, Fay is right. :) Edited June 14, 2008 by ilovesumo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
