Ever wanted to break into the world of amateur sumo? Maybe hone your sumo skills even further? Or just want to learn more about sumo? Here is a wonderful opportunity to achieve your goals!

André Coleman, Cody Stout, and Welcome Mat Sumo will be holding a sumo camp in New Orleans from 6:00 PM on Friday, December 28th to 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 30th. That is three days of sumo activities! The camp is intended for novices and experts alike, and will cover training activities that should be do-able and engaging for everyone. The cost is only $50 per participant if you register before Dec 15th, and it will be $75 per participant if you register after that date.

Don’t know the first thing about sumo? No worries! They will teach you.

Know everything about sumo? Great! You will have a wonderful time.

Personally, I am still not sure if I can make it due to the holiday timing, but I would love to go. Opportunities like this don’t come around too often, so I am still trying to work things out. Below is more information regarding the event that I received from André, followed by some gifs of André’s and Cody’s matches.

Also, I am no way shape or form involved with hosting this event. I receive no money from the posts on NorthAmericanSumo.com (in fact, site hosting costs me money!), and I am not receiving any money from the event. I just thought it was a wonderful opportunity for sumo fans, so I decided to write a post about it. If you know of any other sumo camps, training sessions, or demonstrations, please let me know by emailing NorthAmericanSumo@Gmail.com!

Information from André Coleman

NOLA Sumo Camp Facebook Page (Click Here)

Link to Register (Click Here)

Location: 212 Woodland Dr. Suite G, LaPlace LA, 70068

Camp Host Contact Information

Cody Stout: 816-489-5145

Andre Coleman: 816-665-5350

Information:

3 Day Sumo Camp ($50 per participant)

This camp will focus on the fundamentals of Amateur Sumo governed by the USSF domestically and ISF internationally; and practiced around the World.

This camp will teach you core drills and training practices as well as advanced techniques to give you the winning edge.

Whether you are new to the sport, a seasoned veteran or just intrigued by the raw strength and power of this magnificent ancient martial, this camp is one you don’t want to miss!!

Mark your calendars. Registration begins Oct 15th and runs thru Dec 15th. All paid registrations during that time-frame will be guaranteed a free camp t-shirt.

Any registrations after that date or walk ins will be charged $75 for camp.

Agenda:

Friday, 12/28/18

6pm Registration

6:30p – 8:30p Training and Instruction

8:30p – 9p Club Building Seminar

Saturday, 12/29/18

9am Check In

9:30a – 12:30p Training and Instruction

12:30p – 1:30p Lunch (provided by Gym)

1:30p – 4:30p Training and Instruction

Sunday, 12/30/18

9:30a Check In

10a – 1p Training and Instruction

Lodging and Pricing:

GROUP NAME FOR ALL HOTELS: WELCOME MAT SUMO CAMP

Best Western

4289 Main Street

LaPlace, LA 70068

1-985-651-8666

KING or 2 QUEEN @ $89.00 per night

Hampton by Hilton

4288 Highway 51

LaPLace LA, 70068

1-985-652-5002

King or 2 double @ $109.00 per night

Holiday Inn Express

4284 Highway 51

LaPlace LA, 70068

1-985-618-1600

King or 2 Queen @ 119.00 per night

Townplace Suites

4281 Hwy 51

LaPLace, LA 70068

KING STUDIO or Queen Studio @ 119.00 per night

Please contact camp host if you are interested in sharing a room with another athlete.

Gifs of Matches

Lastly, here are some gifs of André’s and Cody’s matches. Both of these competitors are legit, and it would be a wonderful experience to learn from them. Don’t believe me? Just watch the gifs below. Click on the titles below to access the YouTube video.

André Coleman vs. Will Werner – 12th Annual US Sumo Open (2014)

André Coleman vs. Kena Heffernan – US Sumo Nationals (2013)

André Coleman vs. Angel Castillo – US Sumo Nationals (2015)



Cody Stout vs. ??? – 13th Annual US Sumo Open (2015)