This is a brief update on the writing of my book. Originally planned for December, publication was delayed by the arrival of my second child and academic paper revisions. I have been writing in earnest since February 2026.
Current Title and Chapter Structure
Working title: Exploring Wrestling: An Anatomical Atlas of a Sport Without Easy Answers
- Prologue: What It Means to Dissect Wrestling
- Chapter 1: The Competitive Structure and Match Characteristics of Wrestling
- Chapter 2: What Physical Conditions Does Wrestling Require?
- Chapter 3: Why Is Disrupting Balance So Effective?
- Chapter 4: What Do Strong Wrestlers See, and How Do They Decide?
- Chapter 5: Can the Nervous System Be Trained?
- Epilogue: The World Beyond the Dissection
Approximately 43,000 Japanese characters written. Target publication: June or July 2026.
Reflections on the Writing Process
As a researcher I want to avoid overstating findings, but I also want the book to be genuinely readable. Striking that balance has been harder than expected. This book is intentionally different from existing wrestling literature — technique manuals, coaching philosophies, memoirs. I am writing something closer to a compass for deeper thinking about wrestling.
“This book is not a how-to manual for winning. Rather, it aspires to be a compass — a guide for readers who want to think deeply and continuously about their own wrestling.”
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