Sumo was quite popular in ancient China, especially in the Song Dynasty both for officials and civilians. Women's sumo emerged in that atmosphere. There are many records about women's sumo in the historical notes and novels. In contrast to men's sumo, women's sumo has the female characteristics of the beauty of women's figure, appearance and dressing besides possessing the basic actions and regulations as men's. Therefore, women's sumo features competitiveness, fitness, recreation and aesthetics. |