Genki Sudo
Genki Sudo | |
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須藤 元気 | |
| Member of House of Councillors | |
| In office 28 July 2019 – 16 April 2024 | |
| Constituency | National PR |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1978 Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan |
| Party | DPP (since 2025) |
| Other political affiliations | CDP (2019–2020) Independent (2020–2025) |
| 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 |
| Teachers | Bas Rutten Sanae Kikuta |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| 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 |
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Genki Sudo (須藤 元気, Sudō Genki; born 8 March 1978) is a Japanese former mixed martial artist, singer, actor, and politician. 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 and unorthodox fighting style. Sudo, following his retirement, transitioned into a career in entertainment as a Japanese singer, composer, choreographer, actor, professional calligrapher and author. He is the producer, director, and lead vocalist of the music group World Order, which is known for their techno music style and highly synchronised robotic choreography.
Sudo served in the House of Councillors as a political independent between 2019 and 2024. In 2025, he joined the conservative Democratic Party For the People.