Re: [sumo] Age limit?

[Lynn Matsuoka <artist@aloha.net>]

On 6/12/05 3:36 PM, "Magnus Berg" <magnus.rie@swipnet.se> wrote:

> Hi list.
> What is the current age limit for entering sumo? I know they lowered it
> a few years ago, but can't remember the exact number. The reason I'm
> asking is because I got a mail from a Swedish guy who wants to be a
> rikishi, but is already 22 (195 cm, 105 kg). Any good advice for a
> European who wants to enter a heya? Which would be the best approach? I
> think everyone in this country (or at least 2 or 3 people) has been
> waiting for a Swedish Asashoryu, so I would like to help him if I can!
> Greetings,
> Maguroyama
> 


Last I heard it was 22. And the SA wants you to have experience doing sumo,
eating Japanese food( and LIKE it!) speaking some Japanese, and other
things. Ganbare!

Lynn Matsuoka 
Sumo artist
www.traditions.jp

[EndPost by Lynn Matsuoka <artist@aloha.net>]