Genki Sudo 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. 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.
Born to a chef and Boxing fan, Genki was named after Yu Koyama's sports Manga Ganbare Genki. He started practicing Amateur Wrestling during high school, focusing on Greco-Roman Wrestling, and later won JOC Cup All Japan Junior Wrestling Championship during his stay at the Takushoku Junior College. In 1998, after graduating, Genki moved to the United States and enrolled in Santa Monica College, but dropped out soon after. Around this time, he joined the Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club and practiced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. A year after, he returned to Japan to compete in Pancrase by Bas Rutten's mediation. Sudo participated in a K-1 tournament in 2002. He lost in the semi-finals. He has had important matches against Masato and Albert Kraus, both going to decisions.
| Date of Birth | 8th March 1978 |
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| Age | 47 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Country | Japan |
| Current City | Hokkaido |
| Birth Place | Kōtō-ku |
| Political Affiliation | Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Reference | IMDB |
| Height | 175 |
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| Weight (Approx) | 70 kg (154.32 lbs) |
| Career Start | 2006 (19 years ago) |
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Movies / Shows by Genki Sudo
Rurouni Kenshin
