Thus control of the archipelago was ceded to the Japanese people led by Takemikazuchi, who is said to have established the imperial family from which the present emperor traces his ancestry. Since the Japanese didn't keep any written records until the 8th century, it is impossible to know, aside from legend, exactly when sumo first developed in Japan. However, ancient wall paintings indicate that its origins are very old indeed. In prehistoric times, sumo appears to have been performed mainly as an agricultural ritual to pray for a good harvest. It is also impossible to determine whether sumo is a completely indigenous sport or whether is influenced by similar forms of grappling from other parts of Asia and Eurasia.
Grappling seems to be a rather basic, instinctive sport played mostly by men.
The two grappled for quite a while until Sukune finally rendered some devastating kicks to Kehaya's stomach and solar plexus. The rule of Sumo. Also, the person that sand out of the Dohyo had the part of the body early, too, becomes defeat. When doing the following by the Sumo event, it becomes foul play defeat. Hit by the clenched fist.