The Big Book of Sumo: History, Practice, Ritual, Fight

Whimsical line drawings make The Big Book of Sumo the most user-friendly sumo guide available. Super sumo fan Mina Hall covers all aspects of the sport, including its history, traditions, training methods, stable life, rankings, fighting holds, and judging. Designed as an introduction to sumo, the book contains charts, photographs, and diagrams that will be of interest to aficionados as well. Featured are maps to the training stables plus information on how to be a spectator and where to eat and stay near the main sumo arena in Japan.