Sumo Wrestling Expo

Sumo is the ancient Japanese tradition and martial art and it’s coming to San Francisco at this one-of-a-kind annual event in Japantown.

Watch demonstrations, meet real sumo wrestlers, learn about sumo wrestling and watch actual matches from Sumo champions, weighing around 400 lbs. each, outdoors in the Japantown Peace Plaza on September 22, 2013.

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Sumo Wrestling Champions Expo
Sunday, September 22, 2013 | 11 am-4 pm
Japantown Peace Plaza, SF
FREE

Schedule (subject to change)

Kids Sumo Meet & Greet: Meet the wrestlers & learn the stances  (kids only) | 11 am
Three Live Sumo Matches, plus learn about sumo training and what to look for during a sumo match | Noon, 1:30 pm, & 3 pm
Sumo Meet & Greet (for adults & kids) | 4 pm

Featured Sumo Wrestlers:

• Byamba, 6’1″, 370 lbs, Mongolian, three-time World Sumo Champion, just astounding, off-the-charts charisma and Sumo athleticism.
• Kelly, 6’0″, 430 lbs, three-time US Sumo Champion and Guinness World Record holder as the heaviest human ever to run a marathon.