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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets a sumo lesson in Japan

TOKYO (AP) New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady got a quick lesson in the ancient sport of sumo during a visit to Japan.

Brady, who visited China and Japan this week on a tour promoting football, stopped in at the Sakaigawa sumo stable in Tokyo on Thursday and stepped into the ring with sumo wrestler Goeido.

The pair took turns pushing each other from one end of the ring to the other.

The 39-year-old Brady, who led the Patriots to the Super Bowl title last season, described the opportunity to learn about sumo as `incredible” while adding that the wrestlers are ”very strong” and are ”strong in mind and body.