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Military Cadets Go Head-to-Head to 'Topple the Pole' in Japan
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November 12, 2018
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1:34Now PlayingIt's a ruthless test of will, strength and balance. Every year cadets in Japan's Military Defense Academy go headtohead in the game, which is called Botaoshi. It means "topple the pole." Each team has 150 players, which are split into attackers and defenders. The goal is to get the other team's pole down to a 30degree angle. Medical staff waits on hand for inevitable injuries. InsideEdition.com's Mara Montalbano () has more. #InsideEdition
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