SUMO ARCHIVES
California Sumo Association has held over 150 live
sumo demonstrations and competitions to audiences of up to 30,000
people, all over the U.S., and on five different continents. Besides
the annual US SUMO OPEN , a few of the largest recent events include:
Ocean's 13 (June, 2007 release):
Asian Heritage Festival (September 16, 2006):
CSA supported the inaugural event with a sumo demonstration in front
of the renowned Queen Mary!
California State Games (July 14, 2006):
California Sumo Association performed a sumo demonstration on stage
(and on the big screen) at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, in front
of nearly 30,000 amateur athletes from all over California. The crowd
went wild with excitement as 60,000 eyes focused on the action!
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival (April
29, 2006):
For years, CSA has been performing at Cherry Blossom Festivals all
over the country, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Ventura, Northern
California, Arizona, Washington D.C., and more.
Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival (April 2, 2006):
“Memoirs of a Geisha” (December, 2005 release):
This acclaimed Columbia Pictures film (based on the best-selling book)
features a dramatic sumo scene, with remarkable visuals. California
Sumo Association is proud to have worked on the film with costuming,
casting, choreography, technical advice, set construction, art department,
translating, research, directing sumo talent on set, procuring sumo
gear, and more. Don't miss the sumo interview with CSA staff on the
“Memoirs of a Geisha” bonus DVD.
 |
 |
| Dewaarashi, Ziyi Zhang, Kimura Shonosuke,
Michelle Yeoh, Mainoumi |
CSA Staff direct the Talent |
 |
 |
| Ready for action! |
CSA Staff construct the "Memoirs of a Geisha"
sumo ring." |
Grand
Sumo Las Vegas (October 7-9, 2005) :
Grand
Sumo Open (August 14, 2005):
University
& High School SumoTour (March, 2005):
National
Cherry Blossom Festival (April 3-4, 2004):
|
CSA SUMO ARCHIVES
US
Sumo Open
Ocean's 13
Memoirs of a Geisha
California State Games
Grand Sumo Open
National Cherry
Blossom Festival
Arizona Matsuri
Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival
Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival
Asian Heritage Festival
Nisei Week
Tofu Festival
Kelly Marathon Report
|