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by Steve Scott

When I first heard of Andrew Zerling’s book on sumo for mixed martial arts, I thought it was a novel idea. Other martial arts and combat sports are used in MMA. So, why not sumo? Maybe others have incorporated sumo techniques and tactics into MMA, but to my knowledge, this is the first book published on the subject, and it is a welcome addition.

This book provides historical background for sumo and how it, at its very roots, is an effective combat sport. Andrew then expands this historical background and shows how sumo, from a technical aspect, can be applied to other combat sports and specifically to MMA. This interesting mix of sumo’s historical development along with functional technical application of sumo to mixed martial arts makes for a fascinating book.

Like many people, I am a fan of Japanese professional sumo and enjoyed the profiles Andrew provided of some outstanding sumo wrestlers as well as the “case studies” of the techniques and tactics that are used in sumo.

As an advocate of using correct Japanese terminology for all Japanese-based martial arts, I was pleased to see that Andrew provided correct and accurate translations and interpretations of Japanese terms and phrases. This shows that the author did his research and, as a result, provided technically accurate information for his readers. I appreciate that.

While this book is useful for MMA coaches and athletes, it is also useful for anyone interested in how sumo can be applied to any martial art or combat sport.

I enjoyed Andrew’s writing style as he drew me into his enthusiasm for sumo and its adaptability as a combat sport. This book provides solid technical information and is entertaining. When a book is both informative and entertaining, it’s worth reading, and this book is worth reading.

—Steve Scott

Seventh dan, Kodokan judo and Shingitai jujitsu

Judo, sambo, and Shingitai jujitsu master coach with over fifty years of experience on the mat

Coach of four world sambo champions and Sambo Hall of Fame member

US team coach for many international judo and sambo tournaments, including World Sambo Championships, World (Under 21) Judo Championships, Pan American Games (for sambo), International High School Judo Championships, and Pan American Judo Championships

Author of seventeen published books on martial arts

Founder / head coach of Welcome Mat Judo Club