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Grappling With Giants
Sumo wrestling, like many other cultural imports, has found a unique place in the Southern California wrestling scene. Some western wrestling organizations include sumo in their programs and there are dedicated regional clubs that are devoted to practicing the 1,500 year old Japanese sport. But tech writer, Jim Lowerre, is the only fan that’s actually built an authentic sumo ring (dohyo) in his Orange County backyard where he hosts regular sumo events.
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