Rikidozan’s Legendary ‘Karate Chop’ Rooted in Ancient Korean Subak and Mindung-Ssireum, 1978 Archival Discovery Reveals
Newly uncovered historical testimony from a 1978 Japanese combat sports magazine confirms the martial arts icon practiced northern Korean beltless grappling and striking during his childhood in Hamgyong Province. A groundbreaking historical discovery is reshaping the narrative of modern Asian martial arts and pro-wrestling history. Newly identified archival records from a 1978 (Showa 53) interview […]


