Find a sumo club in England

Where can I try sumo in England? Looking for a sumo club near you? Browse the England club list below for social links and venues, then check the training schedule on this page. Times and venues can change — message the club on social media before you travel. Beginners are welcome — shorts and a T-shirt are usually enough for a first session.

Clubs sit on the pathway overseen by the UK governing body, British Sumo (britishsumo.com). EnglandSumo is affiliated to British Sumo. For the full UK directory see the British Sumo club directory .

EnglandSumo clubs train in Brighton, Doncaster, Glastonbury, Lincolnshire, London, Long Eaton, Manchester, Norfolk, Oxford, Portsmouth, Southampton, Uxbridge, York.

Last updated: 2026-11-02. This England list is sourced from the British Sumo club directory.

Training schedule

This schedule is indicative and may change (including venues). Contact the club via the social links above to confirm before travelling.

Monday

  • 20:00–21:15 — Portsmouth — South Coast Sumo — Wimbledon Park Sports Centre, Taswell Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2RG

Wednesday

  • 18:00–19:30 — Southampton — Southampton Sumo Club — Parity Martial Arts and Wellness, 72–94 Millbank Street, Southampton SO14 5QN

Friday

  • 17:45–19:00 — Portsmouth — South Coast Sumo (2nd Friday of the month)
  • 18:30–20:00 — Brighton — Brighton Sumo Club — Riptide Fitness, Hove Park Pavilion, Hove Park, Old Shoreham Road, Hove BN3 7BF

Saturday

  • 09:00–10:00 — Southampton — Southampton Sumo Club — Parity Martial Arts and Wellness, 72–94 Millbank Street, Southampton SO14 5QN
  • 10:00–11:00 — Oxford — Oxford Sumo Club
  • 10:30–11:30 — Glastonbury, Somerset — Somerset Sumo Club — Average Joe Fitness Studio, Beckery Old Road, Glastonbury BA6 9QT

Sunday

  • 09:00–11:00 — Norfolk — Sumo East (every fortnight)
  • 10:00–12:00 — Manchester — Manchester Sumo Club
  • 15:00–16:30 — Uxbridge, London — Deep Sumo Club — Indoor Athletics Centre, Brunel University of London, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge UB8 3PH
  • 15:30–17:00 — London — London Sumo Club

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