Osaka Private Sumo Lesson with a Former Sumo Wrestler
About
Train with a former professional sumo wrestler. Learn authentic techniques, try signature winning moves, challenge your instructor, and hear firsthand stories from the world of professional sumo.
- Private experience
What to expect
Meet your instructor, a former professional sumo wrestler, and begin your private lesson. For one hour, enjoy personalized coaching exclusively for your group. Learn the fundamentals of sumo, including shiko (leg stomps), suriashi (sliding footwork), stance, balance, and pushing techniques before practicing signature winning moves and testing your skills in a friendly match with your instructor. Beyond the training, hear firsthand about life inside a sumo stable, the discipline of training, and the mindset required before stepping into the ring for an official bout. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to ask questions and enjoy open conversation with your instructor. This fully private lesson is tailored to your group's interests, experience, and pace, creating a personalized experience for beginners and sumo enthusiasts alike. The experience concludes with time for photographs, allowing you to capture memorable moments with a former professional sumo wrestler.
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What’s included
- Opportunity to ask questions
- Personalized coaching
- Private sumo lesson with a former professional sumo wrestler
- Time for photographs
- Insight into the life of a professional sumo wrestler
Before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Meeting & pickup
The meeting point is Sumo Studio Osaka on the 1st floor of the Hanazonochō AI Building, located directly in front of Exit 4 of Hanazonochō Station. Please look for our staff wearing a shirt that says “SUMOTORI.”