SUMO TRAINING EXPERIENCE &
SUMO EQUIPMENT SHOP
A Sumo wrestler and guest are doing the authentic training "Suriashi" at the sumo ring.
A Sumo wrestler is teaching how to do "Suriashi".
The thick belt or loincloth worn by wrestlers during matches. It is essential for gripping and executing techniques.
A Sumo wrestler and guest are doing the authentic training "Suriashi" at the sumo ring.
What is sumo?
Japanese martial art wrestling.
Kettlebell sumo squats? Sumo deadlifts? RDLs? You have likely heard the term "sumo" mentioned frequently in gym weight training. Sumo is Japan's national sport and a traditional martial art with a history spanning over 1,000 years. In this sport, two fighters compete within a circular ring called a "dohyo." While it may appear very simple at first glance, it is an incredibly profound and intricate discipline.
Guest Reviews
I did the in person sumo training and felt that it was well worth the fee. I thought that the whole experience was both interesting and valuable.
Mika, USA
COACH PROFILE
TAKESHI AMITANI
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5-time Japanese National Champion
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2-time US Sumo Open Champion
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Official Coach for the USA national sumo team 2018 & 2019.
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Choreographer for Netflix 「~Sanctuary~」and Disney Plus 「Sumo Do Sumo Don't!」
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Provide authentic sumo training in Tokyo, Japan since 2020.
HIS SUMO CAREER
Takeshi Amitani started his Sumo career when he was 9 years old. He practiced for 3 years at the "Tottori Johoku High School" sumo team with professional sumo wrestlers "Terunofuji" and "Ichinojo." He also practiced for 4 years at the "Nihon University" sumo team with professional sumo wrestlers "Endo" and "Tobizaru." Both schools are well-known for their sumo teams at the high school and university levels. While he was a student in Japan, he won the Japanese national title 5 times. After moving to Los Angeles, he won the US Sumo Open title 2 times. In 2020, he moved back to Japan; however, he still competes in tournaments. He also joined Netflix's 「Sanctuary」 and Disney Plus's 「Sumo Do, Sumo Don't!」 as a choreographer.
AS A COACH
While he was staying in the US, He was a coach at Sumo club in Los Angeles. More than 300 people trained with him, and some of them are United States National Champions. He was also an Official coach for United States National Sumo team for 2018 & 2019. Since 2020, I have been conducting sumo lessons in Japan for numerous individuals from around the world. Drawing from my own authentic experiences, I effectively teach various sumo skills and techniques, as well as the workouts performed by sumo wrestlers. Sumo lessons can also be conducted privately.
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