Sumo

Sumo, a traditional Japanese wrestling art, has grown into a popular global sport. In a 4.55-meter ring, matches are won by forcing an opponent out, throwing them down, or making them touch the ground with anything but their feet. The quick, intense bouts and strict rules make sumo thrilling, while rigorous training and ceremonial rituals emphasize respect and fair play. With over 90 countries now represented by the International Sumo Federation, sumo’s reach continues to expand worldwide.

Sumo: A Thinking Fan’s Guide to Japan’s National Sport

By David Benjamin

Sumo: A Thinking Fan’s Guide to Japan’s National Sport by David Benjamin offers a lively, humorous introduction to the dynamic world of sumo, Japan’s treasured national sport. In this updated edition of The Joy of Sumo, Benjamin peels back the layers of sumo’s cultural mystique, revealing a high-energy sport packed with skillful techniques and strategies. For both newcomers and seasoned fans, this book dives into sumo’s complexities: the sport’s most unforgettable matches, strategies like “the Hooker,” “the Bulldozer,” and “the Matador,” and the stunning moves that define its excitement. Benjamin also explores the intrigue of backroom politics, match-throwing controversies, and the impact of foreign wrestlers on sumo’s future. With a keen sense of humor and an insider’s enthusiasm, Sumo provides a captivating, behind-the-scenes look at the athletes, rituals, and thrilling clashes that make sumo a truly unique sport.

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