"One of the finest compact books on sumo today."—Sumo WorldCompletely updated by the well known sumo authority David Shapiro, Sumo: A Pocket Guide describes the history, rules, rituals and techniques of sumo, the wrestlers' training and even their diets. Covering such topics as «life in the stables,» «psychological warfare,» and the "spoils of victory,” this compact sumo guide brings to life this cultural pastime that is so much more than a sport. This volume also...
