Sumo Experience Authentic Immersive Hands-on Tokyo Meet Sanctuary
Expect immense energy, hulking power, thrilling drills, fascinating history, newfound respect, and a real, personalized experience before the next tournament; book the best way to truly know Tokyo.
~Exercise Example~ (1) Ice break Participants experience the size of the sumo ring (dohyo) and sumo wrestler. We’ll also check sumo knowledge. (2) Wrap up the Sumo belt (Mawashi) (3) Preparation of the ring (4) Gymnastics (injury prevention) (5) Explanation of sumo rules (6) Shiko (Leg Stamping) / the most basic movement of sumo (7) Koshiwari (sumo squat) (8) Suriashi (Foot work practice) (9) Teppo (Pushing practice) (10) Butsukari (Charging practice) (11) Sumo Bouts!! (As much as you want!)
～After the Sumo Experience～ (1) Commemorative photos, etc. (2) Shower (3) Goodbye. Have a nice day!
What to expect
Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience, Japan: non-fiction, not a show, but live, real-time cultural training. Produced with Netflix Sanctuary Sumo Director Takeshi Amitani, this behind-the-scenes premium complete class puts you on a traditional, historic, sacred sumo ring to practice wrestling in a genuine mawashi with professional-level instructors: ex-wrestlers and champion student athletes. Enjoy Unique Martial Arts Budo Sports culture with an expert guide; English/Japanese available. The dojo draws on grand stable heritage: iconic, ancient, intimate, interactive, comfortable; perfect for a tour, a visit, a photo, morning, private/group. Participation open to everyone, we gladly embrace beginners, all genders, children, LGBT+, Muslims, individuals, members of the community, diverse travelers.
