HEAD TO HEAD
Kemari vs Sepak Takraw
Traditional
ERA
Folk · modern rules
Japan (c. 644 AD)
ORIGIN
Southeast Asia
6 to 8 on court
PLAYERS
3 a side (regu)
Mari (leather ball)
EQUIPMENT
Woven ball, net
Kikudani (~6–7 m sq)
PLAYING AREA
13.4 × 6.1 m
No fixed limit
DURATION
Best of 3 sets
Kemari Hozonkai
GOVERNING BODY
ISTAF
No
OLYMPIC
No
Different Similar
KEMARI IN ONE LINE
Kemari is a traditional Japanese non-competitive ball game in which players work together to keep a leather ball in the air without using their hands. Originating in the 7th century, it emphasizes grace, etiquette, and cooperation rather than scoring points.
SEPAK TAKRAW IN ONE LINE
Volleyball played with feet, knees, chest and head over a badminton-height net. Three per side, a woven ball, and no hands allowed.