2024 US National Championships
US Nationals 2024: Your Path to International Glory
Get ready for the US Nationals 2024, the premier qualifying event for sumo wrestlers determined to represent the United States on the international stage in Poland, September 2024. Hosted at Lincoln High School in sunny San Diego, California, this event is a key opportunity for athletes to showcase their skills and earn a spot in global competition.
Event Overview:
- Location: Lincoln High School, San Diego, California
- Hosted by: Honu Sumo Club in collaboration with the Maximum Effort Foundation
- Under the oversight of: United States Sumo Federation
-Divisions: Men’s, Women’s, Junior Men’s, Junior Women’s and Kids
*MONDAY May 27, 2024 - Registration deadline.
THURSDAY May 30, 2024
10:00am - 12:00pm WEIGH IN HONU BJJ HQ 4310 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
FRIDAY May 31, 2024
9:00am - 11:00am WEIGH IN HONU BJJ HQ 4310 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
11:30am - 2:00pm NATIONAL MEETING CITY HEIGHTS LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM 3795 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105
2:00 -4:00pm OPEN MAT HONU BJJ HQ 4310 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
5:00pm-7:00pm WEIGH IN HONU BJJ HQ 4310 Orange Ave., San Diego, CA 92105
Saturday June 01, 2024
8:00a - 8:30a ATHLETE CHECK IN & RULES MEETING ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113. Any athlete that fails to arrive by 8:30am will be disqualified from competing.
9:00a - 5:00p UNITED STATES NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GYM 4777 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Sunday June 02, 2024
10:00a - 12:30p John Jacques Sumo Work Shop Ocean Beach San Diego, CA
Located at: Abbott St and Newport 1:00p - 4:00p BBQ At The Beach Ocean Beach San Diego, CA Abbott St and Newport
To compete, participants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to represent the United States. Winners of each division will not only claim national recognition but also secure their place to compete in Poland, representing the strength and spirit of American sumo on a global platform.
The US Nationals 2024 is more than a tournament; it's a celebration of hard work, dedication, and the enduring spirit of sumo. Whether you're stepping into the Dohyo, cheering from the stands, or supporting from afar, your presence contributes to the rich tapestry of our sumo community.