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My Take
Sakuraba is, to me, simply legendary. Coming out of Katagami in Akita and wrestling at Chuo University, he became the man who electrified Japan during MMA's wild early days, famously dismantling the Gracie dynasty. He blurred the line between pro wrestler and mixed martial artist with sheer audacity and technique. At 183 cm and slender, he faced enormous opponents without flinching, all guts and grappling genius. His Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame induction feels entirely earned. That he still steps into the ring says everything about his spirit. I'm a genuine admirer.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kazushi Sakuraba
- Name (Japanese)
- 桜庭和志
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- July 14, 1969 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rooster
- Origin
- Katagami, Akita Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 183 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter / professional wrestler
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Chuo University
Awards & achievements
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://saku39.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/saku39ks/
- Xhttps://x.com/KS_SAKU39
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%A1%9C%E5%BA%AD%E5%92%8C%E5%BF%97
Frequently asked questions
When was Kazushi Sakuraba born?
Born July 14, 1969 (age 56).
Where is Kazushi Sakuraba from?
Kazushi Sakuraba is from Katagami, Akita Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kazushi Sakuraba do?
Kazushi Sakuraba works as mixed martial arts fighter, professional wrestler.
How tall is Kazushi Sakuraba?
Kazushi Sakuraba is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.