Sumo Performance
MTC: Yardley Hall • 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM
Sumo Performance
Performed by Tatsuosho and the Shōgeki Sumo Team
Experience the power, tradition, and excitement of Sumo Wrestling as former professional wrestler Tatsuosho brings centuries of tradition to life with the Shōgeki Sumo Team.
Featuring TATSUOSHO, a former professional sumo wrestler from Japan, and the Shōgeki Sumo Team, this action-packed 45-minute performance brings audiences up close to one of Japan’s most iconic traditions.
More than just a wrestling exhibition, the performance explores the fundamentals, history, rituals, and cultural significance of sumo. Learn about the traditions surrounding the ring, discover how sumo wrestlers train and compete, and watch exciting matches demonstrating the strength, balance, and technique behind the sport.
The performance also features live taiko drumming and plenty of audience participation—including the opportunity for select festivalgoers to step up and test their skills against the wrestlers!
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Standing 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall and weighing 331 pounds (150 kg) during his professional career, Tatsuosho (Ryu Nakasone) has performed at numerous sumo events, helping introduce audiences around the world to the excitement and rich cultural heritage of Japan’s oldest sporting tradition.
The Shōgeki Sumo Team, from Houston, is dedicated to promoting Japanese culture through sumo, combining education and entertainment to give audiences a deeper understanding of the sport and challenge common Western stereotypes about sumo wrestlers.