Seattle Sumo Club is an organization dedicated to providing enthusiasts and competitors alike an opportunity to practice sumo skills. Anyone and everyone interested in sumo is welcome!

As a long standing symbol of Japanese tradition, sumo can come across as exclusive to many without proper exposure. The question we get most from people learning about sumo for the first time is a variation of “Don’t you have to be big to do that?” In short: No!

As far as we’re concerned, there’s no such thing as a wrong body or wrong person for sumo. If you want to do it, then don’t be deterred. Unlike Grand Sumo, sumo in the U.S. operates by international/amateur standards. This means weight classes.

Sumo is about refinement of the spirit, body and mind. There’s no bad time to start and no experience required. We’re all about working hard and having fun. Why not give it a try?