The US Sumo Nationals 2020 are today! As readers likely know, this is the primary US-only sumo event of the year. The best of the best will be competing for the opportunity to represent Team USA at the Sumo World Championships in Poland. So, a lot is on the line! As I find new information,... Continue Reading →
This year was yet another good year for sumo in North America - and an even better year for women's sumo in North America! We saw more interest in the sport and more female competitors than ever before, which is an amazing sign for the growth of sumo. I know a lot of this development... Continue Reading →
In addition to the Haru Basho 2019 wrapping next weekend, we also have another exciting sumo event - the US Sumo Open 2019! The US Sumo Open is one of the two premier sumo events in North America. Whereas the US Sumo Nationals, the other premier event, is restricted to only US competitors, the US... Continue Reading →
The US Sumo Nationals wrapped up last Saturday (2/9/2019), and what a great day of sumo! There were so many exciting storylines and amazing matches, most of which I will recap and highlight below. If you don't want the results spoiled before watching, however, be sure to watch the complete video of the US Sumo... Continue Reading →
The US Sumo Nationals are only a day away! The event takes place in Kansas City tomorrow, and it will determine the best sumo wrestlers in America. Perhaps more importantly, it will determine who represents Team USA at the World Sumo Championships, which will take place in Hawaii this year. It is always a honor... Continue Reading →
If you read NorthAmericanSumo.com last week or follow me on Twitter, then you know that I absolutely loved attending the recent Big Easy Sumo Camp (Winter 2018), which was hosted by Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Edition. The camp was ran by André Coleman and Cody Stout, both of which have ample martial arts and sumo... Continue Reading →
The topic of women in sumo has recently garnered notable attention. Much of this conversation started in April of 2018, when Ryozo Tatami, the mayor of Maizuru, collapsed on the dohyo during a sumo event. Two women rushed to his aid, and they were promptly asked to leave the dohyo while providing emergency medical treatment. ... Continue Reading →
Last week, I posted links and timestamps to each of the United States' matches at the Sumo World Championships 2018, because they were the only North American country represented. If you missed it, please click here! The text below contains spoilers, so I don't want to ruin the event for anyone. In this post, I... Continue Reading →
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