Drawn in by a televised sumo bout, Ed Suczewski reflects on founding a club from the ground up and offers practical tips for aspiring U.S. wrestlers.

Joshua Clements reflects on discovering sumo, the hurdles of starting a club, and offers guidance for beginners navigating training, competition, and America’s amateur sumo culture.

Darius Campbell shares how anime sparked his interest in sumo, founding a club from backyard practices, and advice for new wrestlers seeking their footing.

Justin Kizzart recounts discovering sumo, the effort behind starting his own club, and the key lessons he hopes to share with aspiring American athletes.

Jose Galindo, Sumotori of the Month, shares his story, training approach, and competition experiences, reflecting on what drives him as a leader in American amateur sumo.

The California Sumo Association is recognized as USSF’s Club of the Month, showcasing its history, mission, and core members, and exploring how the organization has played a vital role in growing sumo within the state.

Jersey Sumo is featured as Club of the Month, highlighting its origins, its dedication to developing athletes, and the community support that has helped establish it as a growing presence for sumo in the region.

Jessica Hopper is profiled as Sumotori of the Month, offering insight into her athletic background, her unique training approach, the challenges she has overcome, and her guidance to new athletes entering the world of amateur sumo.

As Sumotori of the Month, Darius Campbell shares his passion for sumo, his training philosophy, experiences in competition, and his goals for the future as he continues to help grow the sport in the United States.”

Florida Sumo Association has forged a rising presence in U.S. amateur sumo since 2015. Coach Cornelius Booker drives regional competition, develops youth talent, and welcomes new members across Panama City and beyond.

Jordan Sikes is this month’s Sumotori spotlight — he discusses how he discovered sumo, how his training regimen evolved, lessons from competition, and his ambitions for contributing to the sport’s growth across the U.S.

Ohayo Sumo Club is featured as Club of the Month, highlighting its founding story, philosophy, and how it supports local wrestlers in Ohio. Learn how they train, grow membership, and contribute to U.S. amateur sumo.

Ava Chan is featured as Sumotori of the Month, recounting how she found sumo, her training journey, competition highlights, challenges she’s overcome, and her goals for supporting the growth of women’s sumo in the U.S.

Kena Heffernan leads the charge to develop the next generation of U.S. sumo champions. In this piece, he recounts coaching youth to Japan’s Hakuho Cup, how mentorship shaped his team, and his vision for American youth sumo.