Every sport has its own rhythm.

Whether it’s the continuous ebb and flow of soccer or the staccato like bursts of action found in gridiron football, there is a particular melody to all athletic endeavors.

The closest parallel to the long build up and explosive release of energy found in sumo is probably the pitcher versus hitter duel in baseball, which may be one reason why America’s pastime also found a natural home in the Land of the Rising Sun.