Sumo: A Thinking Fan's Guide to Japan's National Sport Book by David Benjamin

Sumo 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. A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:-The greatest sumo match ever-The many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"-Sumo's most stunning move-Why rikishi sometimes throw a match-The backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranks-The "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's future About This New EditionThis book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatc