Sumo the sport and the tradition
J.A. Sargeant

This lighthearted guide to Japanese sumo is a great introduction to the sport for westerners.

Author J.A. Sargeant, sports editor for the English-language, Asahi Evening News, realized that there were many foreigners who would enjoy Sumo more if they knew more of the essential facts about it. Utilizing his knowledge and first-hand information on the sport, he produced this sumo book to meet this need.

Written in the humorous, easy-to-read fashion with which the many readers of his sports column will be pleasantly familiar. Mr. Sargeant has also given us a picture of the excitement of the sport, as well as technical aspects that are apt to escape the uninitiated eye.

With lists of champions and many photo’s and drawings of all the Sumo throws.