US SUMO OPEN (since 2001)
California and Nevada
The US SUMO OPEN is the largest annual sumo competition in North America, and one of the most well-established and successful sumo tournaments in the world, attracting numerous elite athletes. Over 300 athletes from 27 countries have competed, including dozens of National Sumo Champions, and at least 5 World Sumo Champions!
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GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT LOS ANGELES (June, 2008)    Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, CA
The entire top-division of Japanese pro sumo wrestlers competed in a two-day tournament. We coordinated the venue, construction of the elevated clay sumo ring an stage, media promotions, and worked closely with the Japanese pro sumo organization on event logistics. Our Director was the house announcer for both days of the tournament. more >>

GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT LAS VEGAS (October 7-9, 2005)    Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
Over 120 member of professional sumo participated, including the 37 best rikishi, while 25,000 people attended the three-day tournament. We worked throughout 2005 promoting the event. Our Director, Andrew Freund, joined Konishiki as co-announcer of the three-day competition. more >>

ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL (March 2-4, 2007)
Columbus, OH
We brought World Champions and former pro sumo wrestlers to the world-famous event, and were joined in the ring by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself!

GRAND SUMO OPEN (August 14, 2005)
Los Angeles, CA
With Over 4,000 fans watched international competition, as well as a fantastic demonstration by elite Japanese professionals. more >>

NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL (April 3-4, 2004)
Washington D.C, WA
Grand Champion Musashimaru joined us for a special 150th anniversary commemoration of US-Japan relations in this festival. He also coached our members and visiting students of Japanese in proper sumo technique. more >>

ORIGINS INTERNATIONAL MARTIAL ARTS FESTIVAL (August 27, 2011) Anaheim, CA
Sumo became part of the prestigious Origins event, with a full sumo tournament at the martial arts competition, at he Disneyland Resort! more >>

SUMO LECTURE SCHOOL TOUR (March 13-18, 2005)
Southern CA
A top Japanese Sumo Team from Japan performed sumo lectures, demos, and sumo training at universities and high schools throughout Southern California. Over 12,000 students watched.... more >>

FILM FESTIVAL (since 2006)
We made appearances, promoting film festivals, and performing live sumo matches on stage, to complement sumo-themed films!

CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES (July 14, 2006)
San Diego, CA
We performed a sumo demonstration on stage (and on the big screen) at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The massive crowd went wild with excitement as 60,000 eyes focused on the action!

JAPANESE & CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVALS (since 2001)
nationwide
For years, we've performed at over 30 Japanese-themed festivals and Cherry Blossom Festivals all over the country, on both coasts, and many places in between!

Now, you can watch clips of US SUMO OPEN Highlights, Time Warp, Grand Sumo Los Angeles, Sumo Training, and much more!

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