Phoenixville Sumo Club

08/29/2026

This is what the first 20 minutes of tomorrow's Sumo training will be.

It's our warm-up segment. A combination of isometrics, statics, dynamics, and cardio. It's designed to loosen, activate, and warm all the muscles and joints you will use during Sumo ... from head to toe.

At the end you should feel a flush in your skin, your wind should be up, and a light glisten on the skin. No pain or dizziness.

This sequence incorporates balance, flexibility, and strength. The three physical legs of the Sumo stool. Most of these exercises incorporate multiple elements because in Sumo you don't move your body in muscle isolation, you move as a whole in multiple planes. The goal here is not build but to activate and be ready for the heavier stuff that is coming.

This sequence also allows the coach to observe people's limitations, injuries, and capabilities for that day. This allows the coach to adjust the further training for each person if needed.

Time: 11h15-12h45
Location: 550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville (Gracie Jiu-Jitsu)

See you on the dohyo!

08/27/2026

Your path to this tournament starts this Sunday August 30th ... 11h15-12h45 at 550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville ....

See you on the dohyo!

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08/24/2026

That includes YOU!

This Sunday, August 30th 11h15-12h45 at 550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville.

See you on the dohyo!

Cheeky Sumo

08/13/2026

“Winning is relative. Excellence is absolute. “

“To win you measure yourself against an opponent. To be excellent you measure yourself against an ideal.”

This video applies to Sumo and to life. The posited question “Do you just want to win, or do you want to be good?” It’s a question we normally ask newcomers to The Phoenixville Sumo Club.

So, watch the video … think about your answer, and then come step on the dohyo this Sunday August 16th at 11h15-12h45 – 550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville PA

Winning is not the definition of excellence.People often confuse t...

08/11/2026

This Sunday the second warm up exercise will be ... Spinning in place. There are two reasons for this.

First: Controlled spinning helps wake up and train your vestibular system and proprioception. Both things you need sharp and active when doing Sumo. Spinning upright also requires tightening your abs and back to hold a single center of gravity.

Second: Spinning looks silly and feels goofy. This teaches humility. Humility is important if you want to get good at Sumo.

So come spin and sumo with us this Sunday, August 16th .... 11h15-12h45 .... 550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville.

See you on the dohyo!

08/11/2026

This Sunday the 16th .... Sumo 11h15-12h45 at 550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville.

We promised you more exercises that we do ... so here you go.

We routinely recommend various dry land training used in speed skating. This training is lower body focused. It incorporates balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, and cardio. This training also requires no equipment and can be done almost anywhere.

We have found Viktor Thorup's dry land videos to be helpful because he shows the mechanics of the movement from the front and the side.

https://youtube.com/shorts/cdVrPFEKXpk?is=mvfiOOY8BDep1A2g

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08/07/2026

Newcomers often ask what exercises they should do between practices to get better at Sumo. Of course we suggest the traditional Sumo exercises of suriashi, shiko, teppo, matawari, etc.

Here is one of the basic routines we also suggest to newcomers that challenges them and surprises them .

Here is a good 20 minute routine for improving Sumo without a gym membership or equipment. It is lower body and hip focused. It will improve your cardio, flexibility, strength, balance, and awareness of your weight and balance shifts.

It can be done straight through or in pieces throughout the day. We will share more soon.

See you on the dohyo!

Follow us in REAL TIME through this 20 minute speed skating dryland...

08/03/2026

Wearing your club shirt around town can pay off. Recently a member wearing a club shirt was asked by a cashier if there really is Sumo in Phoenixville. This lead to a short discussion joined by another store employee. Then an email, and then on Sunday .... That other employee, Herbert stepped on to the dohyo!

We hope Herbert, that guy on the left, comes back

08/01/2026

Tomorrow it's ..... Sumo Time!

Finger and toe nails!

11h15-12h45

550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville

See you on the dohyo!

07/31/2026

This Sunday it's ..... Sumo Time!

11h15-12h45

550 Kimberton Road in Phoenixville

See you on the dohyo!