Seattle born Bobby 'Sushiman' Suetsugu began his sumo career at the early age of 15, when his family and teachers encouraged him to visit Japan for a summer and learn about the venerated tradition of sumo wrestling. He refers to this experience as a 'strict and manly life' which he became quite accustomed to. Bobby spent the next 10 years at a sumo-beya learning the old ways of control, respect and discipline.

Bobby will speak on sumo traditions. He will then take volunteers through a series of stretching exercises the rikishi perform each day in their beya.