SUMO
TRAINING
EXPERIENCE
COACH PROFILE
HIS SUMO CAREER
Takeshi Amitani started his Sumo career when he was 9-year old. He practiced for 3 years at "Tottori Johoku high school" sumo team with "Terunofuji" and "Ichinojo" professional sumo wrestlers. Also practiced for 4 years at "Nihon University" sumo team with "Endo" and "Tobizaru" professional sumo wrestlers. Both schools are well known as the sumo team at high school and university level. While he was a student in Japan, He got 5-time Japanese national title. After He moved to Los Angeles, He got US Sumo Open title 2 times. In 2020, He moved back to Japan, however, He still keep competing at tournaments. He also join Netflix 「Sanctuary」and Disney Plus 「Sumo Do, Sumo Don't!」as a Choreographer.
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 USA national sumo team 2018 & 2019.
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Choreographer for Netflix 「~Sanctuary~」and Disney Plus 「Sumo Do Sumo Don't!」
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.
Pieter, Dutch
The most interesting part to me is learning about sumo and the cultural value.
Simon, USA
Just being able to step in the ring wearing a mawashi is great. Learning about the basic moves and the history is also very interesting.
Mika, USA
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.
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LOCATION / ACCESS
LOCATION
Heiwanomori Park Sumo-jo
2-1 Heiwanomorikoen, Ota City, Tokyo, 143-0005
ACCESS
10 minutes walk from Heiwajima Station, Keikyu Main Line.
TERMS OF SERVICE/NOTES
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Please follow the instructions during the training.
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Lesson fees must be paid in advance before the lesson.
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Duration of lessons may slightly change or vary. Please come with some time to spare.
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T-shirts and track packs will be provided (if needed).
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Showers are available at the par; 100 yen for 5minutes.
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Please bring a towel and a change of clothes
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Glasses must be taken off or replaced with contact lenses.
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We will not be responsible for lost or broken items.
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Lesson fees will not be refundable in case of cancellations.
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In order to book the place, You need to book the experience at least "5 days" before the day You would like to do.
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Please feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns.