This event slipped under my radar, and it is coming up soon! Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA is hosting another sumo tournament on Saturday, August 24th. The tournament begins at 3:00 PM, but there is also a Friday night camp and seminar. So, if you want to get as much sumo action as possible, you can... Continue Reading →
Dark Circle Sumo on the News!
After my recent post on Dark Circle Sumo, Justin Kizzart was contacted by an Austin-based news affiliate to film a segment on the new sumo club. That segment is now live! Here is a link to the video: http://www.fox7austin.com/good-day/dark-circle-sumo-brings-sumo-wrestling-to-texas . It is so awesome to see Justin as well as sumo as a whole getting... Continue Reading →
New Sumo Club in Austin, Texas – Dark Circle Sumo
I had been hearing rumblings about the start of a new sumo club in Austin, Texas, but I am finally happy to report that these rumblings have now become a reality! One of the best lightweight sumo wrestlers in America, Justin Kizzart, has just started Dark Circle Sumo. Justin teamed up with South Austin Aikido... Continue Reading →
WM NOLA Dirty South Sumo Tournament – July 13th in New Orleans
For those following our upcoming events page, you know that Welcome Mat Sumo New Orleans is hosting a sumo clinic on July 12th as well as a tournament on July 13th. WM NOLA holds THE BEST sumo events. Anyone can learn a lot of skills from their clinic, and their tournament will certainly be a... Continue Reading →
Northeast Sumo Camp 2019
One of the best - if not the best - amateur sumo wrestlers in America, Ed Suczewski, will be hosting a sumo camp on May 25th and 26th in Madison, NJ. For those who don't know Ed, he is a multi-time gold medalist at the US Sumo Nationals, he has medaled multiple times at the... Continue Reading →
BEER AND SUMO
Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Edition is hosting another wonderful sumo event. BEER AND SUMO will be held on Saturday, May 4th at the Welcome Mat Mixed Martial Arts Academy in LaPlace, LA. For those who don't know, this location is right outside of New Orleans, so it makes for a wonderful weekend getaway. My prior... Continue Reading →
USSF Sumo Ref Clinic with Matt Davis – March 15th and 16th in New Orleans
For those that follow our upcoming events page, you know that Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Edition is hosing a USSF Sumo Ref Clinic on March 15th and 16th, which will feature instruction by long-time sumo referee, Matt Davis. Matt is certified by the International Sumo Federation (the first American, in fact), and he as refereed... Continue Reading →
Recap of the Big Easy Sumo Camp (Winter 2018) – Hosted by Welcome Mat Sumo NOLA Edition
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 →
Welcome Mat Sumo – New Orleans Sumo Camp 2018
Ever wanted to break into the world of amateur sumo? Maybe hone your sumo skills even further? Or just want to learn more about sumo? Here is a wonderful opportunity to achieve your goals! André Coleman, Cody Stout, and Welcome Mat Sumo will be holding a sumo camp in New Orleans from 6:00 PM on... Continue Reading →
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