Other Means Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Because you never know when another country will invade and ruthlessly try to topple your telephone poles, the Japanese military invented a sport called Bo-Taoshi. The rules are simple: There are 150 men on each team. Seventy-five men defend their team’s pole, while the other 75 try to pull down the opponents pole. This is done by any means necessary. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LemoN Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Another chance for natural selection! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmar Bijlsma Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Actually, that looks rather epic. Free form, objective based group Judo. It makes all other sports look like silly ritualistic stuff. *goes off to look for local Bo Taoshi club* 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnergoz Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Never seen that before, or heard of it for that matter. Very interesting. Makes one wonder what the sport says about the Japanese national psyche. On a lighter note, I do wish I had the Ben-Gay, splint and bandage concession at the stadium... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie_Oz Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Makes one wonder what the sport says about the Japanese national psyche. I have long held grave concerns for the Japanese in that regard, given their chosen sports. Does anyone remember those Trial by Ordeal TV programmes? They would put the contestants through a range of tests of strength endurance and fearlessness. I remember seeing one where the challenge was to stand by a dyke in Holland drinking Dutch beer. The loser being the first one to pee! That is just plain cruel, I mean come on, Dutch Beer? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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