September is packed with sumo—Aki Basho, Amazumo Worlds, and major US tournaments! We’re celebrating with our new training gear, led by the Competition Mawashi, and cheering on Team USA at Amazumo Worlds. This post also dives into rikishi attire, from yukata to kimono, and the discipline behind life beyond the dohyo.

July’s Cheeky Chanko is here with a full preview of the Nagoya Basho, US sumo highlights, and behind-the-scenes insight into building a traditional dohyo. We’re also rolling out four new designs this month, spotlighting our latest fundraisers, and sharing how to win some Cheeky swag. Dive in for all the summer sumo action!

Catch up on June 2025’s biggest sumo stories — from Onosato’s near-perfect Natsu Basho to US tournament highlights and a deep dive into the meaning behind the Yokozuna’s tsuna

Basho banzuke highlights you can’t miss, the history behind it, plus recaps of the Rain City Open and Rollertown Showdown. Plus, trivia answers and a new question to test your sumo knowledge!

This month’s blog takes a look at Onosato’s win at the March Haru Basho, goes over some highlights from the 2025 US Sumo National Championships in Texas (videos included!), and deep dives into the mawashi and the kesho-mawashi.