Half Sumo - Spats Damashi

Damashi, or in its more traditional spelling Damashii or Tamashii signifies the inherent soul or spirit that inhabits every living person. In Budo culture Damashii is often linked to the word Yamato, the old term for Japan as it refers to the historical values of the Samurai of Integrity, Honor, Courage, Loyalty, Honesty and Compassion.  We have therefore imagined a powerful warrior, wearing a simple garment that only partially covers his athletic body; the katana already swung, pointing down to the ground, the grip is firm, but we don’t know yet if this warrior will have the strength to raise...