Ssireum(= Sirum) : 씨름

Ssireum(also called Sirum) is a traditional Korean sport and martial art. The Ssireum is a contest of physical strength and technique in which two contestants compete in direct contact against each other.

Ssireum is played within a circular ring which is covered with thick sand.
 
The two contestants begin play in a standing grappling position each grabbing a belt(known as a satba) which is wrapped around his opponent's waist and thigh.

Points are scored when one contestant or the other allows any part of his body above the knee to touch the ground, or when either contestant touches the ground outside the ring.

3~5분 정도 매주 금요일 짧은 PT가 있어서 준비해 보았습니다. 금주의 주제는 "전통 스포츠 or 별난 스포츠" 입니다. ^^