Young sumo wrestler

Tokyo, Japan, November 19 2016 - Training in an amateur sumo club for kids, borrowing the dojo of Ootakebeya, a professional sumo stable. Chiri-chôzu ritual at the beginning of the training. the wrestler puts his arms out straight from his sides, and then brings his palms together and claps. This clap is taken from Shinto ritual. He then puts his arms back out to his sides with his palms facing up, and then turns them down. This entire process is also called “cutting chiri.” The rikishi is showing his opponent that he is unarmed and prepared to fight fair and square.

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Tokyo, Japan, November 19 2016 - Training in an amateur sumo club for kids, borrowing the dojo of Ootakebeya, a professional sumo stable. Chiri-chôzu ritual at the beginning of the training. the wrestler puts his arms out straight from his sides, and then brings his palms together and claps. This clap is taken from Shinto ritual. He then puts his arms back out to his sides with his palms facing up, and then turns them down. This entire process is also called “cutting chiri.” The rikishi is showing his opponent that he is unarmed and prepared to fight fair and square.