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Watch as the top sumo athletes in the country face off at Eric the Trainer's Sumo Challenge, trying to prove they are the best American sumo wrestler. These powerful combatants will crash, smash, hit, slap, and slam eachother until their opponent is out of the ring or on the ground. See the beauty and tradition of this ancient Japanese sport as presented by these American athletes.

HISTORY:
Eric the Trainer's Sumo Team is an elite group of American sumo wrestlers, including three United States Champions, that have years of experience in sumo competition, training, demonstration, and education. Eric the Trainer's Sumo Team is available for television, film, print media, and live appearances.

The sport of sumo originated in Japan over 1,500 years ago. Although similar to belt-wrestling styles found in other ancient civilizations, sumo began as a form of ritual to the gods, with prayers for an abundant harvest. Throughout the centuries, sumo has evolved from Shinto ceremonies, to warrior combat training, to an entertaining sport for all social classes. Modern sumo exhibits much of this history through its disciplined training, pre-bout rituals, and mutual respect between athletes.

The object of sumo is to force your opponent out of the 15-foot ring, or onto the ground. You can push, thrust, trip, or flip your opponent, but punching and kicking are prohibited. A common strategy for controlling your opponent is to grab the mawashi (belt). The simplicity of the rules, combined with the variety of winning techniques, makes sumo an exciting spectator sport.