Sumo Costume

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Everyone knows about UFC and WWF wrestling sports but both of these are products of the modern world. So this coming Halloween season, you might want to pay tribute to the original and the classic. When it comes to wrestling, there can be nothing as pure or as disciplined as Sumo Wrestling. So this year, why not try the Sumo Costume? It will be a blast.

Alright, you probably already know sumo wrestling are these hulking men with a rather large and bulky figure. So you might think that wearing the sumo suit when you have a rather slim body will not be a good idea. But that is not the case. Considering the design of the Sumo Halloween costume, it will not matter whether you are slim or bulky.

The sumo costume is designed with a full body jumpsuit that very closely mimics your skin color. It is also designed to look stout and bulky so as to act as a faux body. This way, wearing the sumo costume will instantly give your body the much needed boost. You will look big and intimidating enough. You will be a full-pledged sumo wrestler – even if only for the night.

There is also the traditional Mawashi and Fundoshi which is worn by sumo wrestlers whenever they are on the ring. It is designed generally to protect and cover their private parts. But while the actual sumo attire is very revealing and almost naked, the Sumo Halloween costume is modest enough because it includes a full body jumpsuit.

But why choose this costume over the more modern counterparts like the UFC and WWF wrestling costumes? For one thing, the image of Sumo wrestlers is already very iconic. Sumo is famous worldwide and anyone will surely recognize the iconic look. It will be perfect for catching the attention of the crowd.

Besides, sumo has remained a played sport for many centuries already. This is one clear testimony to the popularity of the game. And unlike UFC and WWF, the traditional sumo wrestling is more disciplined and can actually be likened to an art. Wrestlers for example are expected to live a highly disciplined life full of rituals and ceremonies.

And especially if you love the Japanese culture, the sumo costume will make a great choice. The tradition of Sumo originated from Japan and is still professionally played in that country until today. With the sumo costume, you will intimidate everyone with your hulking and rather large presence.

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Available Sumo Costume Sizes

Most other Halloween Costumes require a specific size for different people. But because of the jumpsuit faux body design of the Sumo Halloween costume, it does not matter what your body measurements are. The Sumo Halloween costume will fit most adults. Now that is a relief because you will no longer worry about the sizes. You can just ditch the measuring tape.

Another reason why size will not matter is that the Sumo costume will make anyone look big. That is the very essence of the costume – to turn you into a hulking and bulking sumo wrestler. Whether you are slim, muscular, or a little bit on the heavy side, the end effect will be the same. You will be the hulking sumo wrestler.

Children too can have fun with the sumo costume. They will also be able to find sizes that will fit. So if you are attending the party with some of your friends or with the whole family, you can all be a gang of sumo wrestlers.

Sumo Background Information

Sumo is a wrestling sport that is studded with plenty of rituals and traditions. This makes it very different from the modern wrestling sports such as the UFC and WWF. While these modern counterparts are often described as just brutal and violent, the sumo wrestling is more like a traditional art.

Just like the other Japanese martial arts, sumo is governed by a strict code. For Kendo, there is the Bushido or ‘way of the sword’. And in the same way, the Sumo Association governs the code of conduct for sumo wrestlers. This makes the world of sumo almost like a sacred ground in contrast to the pure game approach of UFC and WWF.

And even in this modern day and age, the ancient traditions of sumo still remains. For example, there is the salt purification ceremony which is a ritual done before the start of each game. It practiced even today.

Sumo Movies and TV Shows

Because of the worldwide popularity and high discipline regarded to the traditional sport of sumo, it easily became one of the favorite elements exploited by movie producers. Especially when the movie needs to portray a Japanese setting, sumo is always added as an element.

For example, the full motion picture Memoirs of a Geisha was done in a setting with heavy Japanese elements. To achieve this, the sumo sports were occasionally included. Also, the movie The Next Karate Kid showed some scenes involving sumo. This is because the setting is also Japanese.

It also noteworthy that in the famous computer game title Street Fighter, one of the playable characters is a sumo wrestler that goes by the name Edmond Honda or more commonly known as E. Honda.

With all of these frequent appearances, it seems the popularity of sumo wrestlers will never die and will continue on to the next generations. As such, wearing the sumo costume on costume parties is a good idea.

Similar Costumes

The design of the attire of sumo wrestlers is unique and distinctive so you will hardly find anything that looks quite the same. However, sumo wrestlers do not always wear their fighting attire. When outside the ring, they are often seen wearing the traditional Japanese clothing called Yukata.

So to complete your collection, you might want to add some Yukata or traditional Japanese costumes in your wardrobe. These costumes can vary in colors, design, and length so there will be plenty to choose from.

If you will be attending the party with some of your friends, maybe it is a good idea to have them wear other traditional Japanese martial arts costumes. For example, they can go for Samurai costume and Ninja costume.

Or if you want a mix of different cultures, you can wear the Japanese sumo wrestler costume while your friends can wear UFC or WWF wrestler costumes.

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