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B · Beginner · 3 rules · Step 1 of 3The bout
- What are the rules of sumo?Sumo is Japanese wrestling in a raised clay ring.
- How big is a sumo ring?The dohyo is a clay platform about 6.7 m square and 60 cm high, with straw bales marking a circle a little over 4.55 m across.
- How do you win in sumo?A rikishi wins by forcing the opponent out of the circle or making them touch the ground first with anything but the soles.