Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-156) and index.
Contents
Foreword / Steve Scott -- Foreword / Stephan Kesting -- Sumo wrestling overview -- Sumo wrestling case studies -- Sumo and MMA -- Technical photos.
Summary
This 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.--Publisher.