Nomi no Sukune

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Nomi no Sukune by Kikuchi Yōsai
Nomi no Sukune by Kikuchi Yōsai

Nomi no Sukune (野見 宿禰?) was a Japanese legendary sumo wrestler during Emperor Suinin era.[1] He kicked and killed his opponent Taima no Kehaya (当麻蹴速?) under the Emperor's instruction.[2] It wasn't modern sumo, but he is regarded as the human creator of sumo.[3] He is also regarded as the human creator of judo.[4] He was an ancestor of Sugawara no Michizane.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b The history of Kitano Jinja. Kitano Jinja. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
  2. ^ Sumo wrestling history, the Ancient Japanese sport. Essortment. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
  3. ^ History of Sumo Wrestling. Houston Chinatown. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
  4. ^ Mifune, Kiyuzo (1959). Canon of Judo "Principle and Technique". Aikido Shobukan Dojo. Retrieved on 2008-02-19.
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