Pillow Sumo Wrestling
Pillow sumo: a sumo-style opposition game where students push only with a big pillow to move their partner out of a circle.
How to play
- Mark circles on mats with large hoops or rope.
- Pairs of similar weight and height, each hugging a big pillow to the chest.
- On the signal, push only with the pillow to move the other out of the circle.
- 20-second bouts; switch partners every three bouts.
Rules
- Push only with the pillow: no hands, legs or heads.
- If anyone says "stop", stop immediately.
- Always on mats.
Variations
Easier
Push from the knees.
Standard
Standing, 20-second bouts.
Harder
Win two bouts in a row to move up in a tournament.
Adaptations
- Back problems: referee.
- Always pair students of similar weight.
Learning goals
- Develop strength and balance.
- Learn to channel opposition with respect.
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