How Students Benefit

 

The Sumorai Kids World Festival program is inclusive!

 

Sumorai Kids World Festival is not just a sports program. It works with all of the diverse talents of its local participants and builds a festival. There are places for wrestlers, artists, singers, dancers, reporters, judgers, musicians and much more.

 

Sumorai Kids World Festival does not exclude students with disabilities. There are no physical or academic reasons to prevent young people from participating in the program and the festival.

 

Sumorai Kids World Festival keeps participants engaged by keeping the program fun. As our pre-pilot demonstrated, this is a very powerful way to provide education.

 

SPORT:

 

A modern version of the traditional Japanese sport, Sumorai Kids World Festival is fun and educational. While enjoying the program, young people will learn the sport’s ancient history and the code of honor and respect that is at the core of Sumo philosophy.

 

BATTLE OF THE SPIRITS: 

 

Artistic and athletic talents combine to build a festival to showcase and celebrate their work.

 

EDUCATION:

 

In our pilot program, students wished to learn more about Sumo. We have answered this need by creating and providing 2 personally-mentored distance learning courses - SumoFun 101 and Lifestyle Fitness. This allows us to reach each student individually and help troubled students in a way that meets their needs and concerns.

 

FESTIVAL:

 

The festival is an event entitled "King of the Mountain" – it is the highlight of Sumorai Kids World Festival productions - a tournament and a skills competition to showcase the talents and skills of the students, both in the Sumo dohyo and behind the scenes in animation production.  

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