1st Annual Big Palm Sumo Championship

Event Date: August 23rd, 2025

Start Time: 1pm

Location: Emerald Coast Jiu-jitsu

Address: 7131 US-98, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

United States Sumo Federation Sanction #11560

Registration

- $40 Early Bird Registration until Aug 1st. All who register will receive a goodie bag which will include a free t-shirt!

- $40 Regular registration ends August 17th.

- $50 Late registration ends Aug 21st.

All athletes must be a registered member under the USSF. Not a member yet? Register here

Rules:

This event will be done in two phases. The first phase will have all athletes separated into group pools. All athletes will wrestle against everyone in their pool to determine seeding for the second phase of the tournament, which will be a standard double elimination. (Maybe be subject to change based on attendance)

All athletes will be guaranteed at least 5 matches. Those who finish in the top 3 will receive prizes, which does include cash prizing.

Competition Attire:

- All athletes must have a proper mawashi of a solid color.

- Male athletes are STRONGLY encouraged to compete traditionally (just mawashi), but are not required. Those who wish to cover themselves may wear compression shorts under the mawashi. The length of the shorts must not go past the knees and may not have pockets. Male athletes may NOT wear a shirt for competition.

- Female athletes must wear a singlet or compression shirt & shorts under their mawashi.

Loaner mawashis are not guaranteed! If you need help figuring out where to get a mawashi feel free to contact us and we will help you find one.

Have some questions?

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns about the event