HEAD TO HEAD
Judo vs Sumo
Modern (1882)
ERA
Traditional
Tokyo, Japan
ORIGIN
Japan
2 competitors
PLAYERS
2 wrestlers
Judogi uniform, belt
EQUIPMENT
Mawashi (loincloth)
14 × 14 m tatami mat
PLAYING AREA
4.55 m diameter ring
4 minutes
DURATION
Usually < 1 min
IJF
GOVERNING BODY
JSA
Yes
OLYMPIC
No
Different Similar
JUDO IN ONE LINE
Judo is a modern Japanese martial art and Olympic combat sport focused on grappling, throws, and submissions. Victory is achieved by throwing an opponent onto their back with force, pinning them, or forcing a submission via chokes or joint locks.
SUMO IN ONE LINE
Sumo is a traditional Japanese full-contact wrestling sport where two wrestlers push, trip, or throw each other. A bout ends when a wrestler steps outside the circular ring or touches the ground with any body part except their feet.
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