{"title":"Sumo Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eSumo (\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e相撲)\u003c\/span\u003e is a traditional Japanese sport that dates back over a thousand years, deeply rooted in the country’s culture and history. It is a form of full-contact wrestling where two large, heavyset wrestlers, known as sumo wrestlers or rikishi, face off in a circular ring called a dohyo. The primary objective of the sport is to force the opponent out of the ring or to make any part of their body other than the soles of their feet touch the ground. Sumo is characterized by its ceremonial rituals, which include the purification of the ring with salt, stomping to ward off evil spirits, and the elaborate entrance ceremonies (dohyō-iri) performed by the wrestlers. These rituals emphasize the sport's spiritual origins, which are believed to be linked to Shinto practices and ancient agricultural rites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its competitive aspect, sumo is also a highly disciplined lifestyle. Rikishi live in sumo stables (heya), where they follow strict routines that include rigorous training, a specific diet to maintain their size and strength, and adherence to a hierarchical social structure. The life of a sumo wrestler is demanding, with training beginning early in the morning and involving a range of exercises that build both physical power and mental endurance. The sport has six annual grand tournaments (honbasho), where wrestlers compete for rankings and the prestigious title of yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. 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This is the first book to dive deep into the subtleties and benefits of the movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiko training has been done for over 2,000 years and has helped to develop many strong Sumo competitors. It is not simply a squat or a stretch. Shiko has significant effects that can be obtained without raising your legs high or stomping as hard as you can. Shiko works on deep muscles and connects the whole body. Finally the not so easy to understand method has been revealed in print!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 224 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emb-sik1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japanpreowned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41045167669447,"sku":"","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/products\/9784814204212.jpg?v=1632385706"},{"product_id":"sumo-for-mixed-martial-arts-winning-clinches-takedowns-tactics-book-by-andrew-zerling","title":"Sumo for Mixed Martial Arts: Winning Clinches, Takedowns, \u0026 Tactics Book by Andrew Zerling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCATCH YOUR OPPONENT OFF GUARD WITH WINNING CLINCHES, TAKEDOWNS, AND TACTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis innovative book demonstrates how the study of sumo wrestling techniques can benefit practitioners of modern mixed martial arts (MMA), as well as other grappling arts. Sumo, Japan's ancient martial art, has its own particular variations of MMA-style body locks, throws, and trips, among other techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMMA competitors know their sport grew with the evolution of jujitsu, but many do not realize sumo can be seen as the root of jujitsu. Sumo uses distraction, angles, and leverage to steal an opponent's balance and take him down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumo for Mixed Martial Arts focuses on kimarite, or winning moves. Knowledge of these techniques can allow competitors to catch their opponents off guard with unorthodox clinches, takedowns, and tactics. The author places special emphasis on how smaller players can defeat larger adversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth demonstrations of 48 sumo kimarite (winning moves) with step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 300 photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies of famous rikishi (sumo wrestlers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of sumo's development, rules, and training, as well as recent changes in sumo techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author provides analysis of the three basic types of fighters in MMA and how sumo techniques and tactics can enhance their skills. 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The Japanese cornered the market in producing the best athletes in the sport of amateur sumo until an American, Emmanuel Yarborough, won the GOLD in the open-weight division at the 4th World Sumo Championships in 1995. Since then, sumo is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States, Europe, Asia, South America, and around the world. A sumo match can be over in a fraction of a second. It’s amazingly explosive! The burst of energy and adrenaline makes sumo as physically and mentally intense as any sport can be. This instructional handbook gives you the basic fundamental skills to train and succeed in competitive amateur sumo. It begins with a short history, covers how to tie a mawashi, and goes on to detail the commands and responsibilities of the referee (gyoji) and judges (shinpan). This ultimate manual gives step-by-step examples of the most common techniques used by both amateur and professional sumo rikishi, and breaks down various training methods such as shiko, suriashi, butsukari, etc. so that anyone, with enough motivation, training, and preparation, can become proficient at sumo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e162 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44517036097735,"sku":null,"price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/2521\/files\/SumoSkillsInstructionalGuideforCompetitiveSumo.jpg?v=1724107285"},{"product_id":"sumo-a-thinking-fans-guide-to-japans-national-sport-book-by-david-benjamin","title":"Sumo: A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport Book by David Benjamin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-pane fade in active\" id=\"home\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:\u003cbr\u003e-The greatest sumo match ever\u003cbr\u003e-The many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as \"the Hooker,\" \"the Bulldozer\" and \"the Matador\"\u003cbr\u003e-Sumo's most stunning move\u003cbr\u003e-Why rikishi sometimes throw a match\u003cbr\u003e-The backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranks\u003cbr\u003e-The \"foreign invasion\" of sumo and what it means for the sport's future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout This New Edition\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. 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