Genki Sudo | |
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| Member of House of Councillors | |
| Assumed office 28 July 2019 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1978 Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan |
| Alma mater | Takushoku University |
| Martial arts career | |
| Other names | Neo-Samurai (UFC) Transforming Trickster (K-1/Hero's) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Style | Greco-Roman Wrestling, Karate, Kung Fu Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Sambo, Shootfighting |
| Fighting out of | Tokyo, Japan |
| Team | Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club |
| Teacher(s) | Bas Rutten Masakatsu Funaki Sanae Kikuta |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[1] |
| Years active | 1998–2006 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 21 |
| Wins | 16 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 12 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Last updated on: 1 March 2011 | |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Techno, synthpop |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Genki Sudo (須藤 元気, Sudō Genki, born 8 March 1978) is a Japanese former mixed martial artist, singer, actor and politician who has been serving as a political independent in the House of Councillors since 2019.[2] Between 1998 and 2006, Sudo was a professional athlete and then was in the entertainment industry from 2006 to 2019. He has since returned to his previous position in World Order as of September 2021 where he is currently active.
He is a retired mixed martial artist and a kickboxer who, until 31 December 2006 competed in the Japanese fighting organization HERO'S and before that, the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pancrase. He is known for his elaborate ring entrances[3] and unorthodox fighting style.[4] Sudo, following his retirement, transitioned into a career in entertainment as a Japanese singer, composer,[5] choreographer, actor, professional calligrapher and author. He is the producer, director, and lead vocalist of the music group World Order,[6] which is known for their techno music style and highly synchronised robotic choreography.
- ^ (in Japanese)2010年04月09日 April 9, 2010 Archived 5 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine crnavi.jp Retrieved: 31 August 2010.
- ^ "The Many Hats of Genki Sudo". 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Genki Sudo Documentary Pt. 1". 27 September 2008. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2011 – via YouTube.
- ^ [1] Archived 1 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Member profile – About Genki Sudo". World Order official website. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Member profile". World Order official website. Retrieved 28 June 2013.