British Sumo

From Team Scotland/GB to Japan, From one proud coach to another as Nicholas officially turns pro 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇯🇵🇬🇧

What a journey this has been.

From representing Team Scotland and Team GB time and time again, to stepping onto the dohyo in Japan — every sacrifice, setback and mile travelled has led to this moment. I couldn’t be prouder.

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Being his first sumo coach and mentor has been a genuine honour. To have played a part in this path means everything to me.

He is only the Second Brit since 1989 to reach this level — history in itself.

And to be the only British coach in the modern era and the last near 40 years to guide a student all the way to becoming a professional rikishi in Japan… that’s something I take huge pride in.

His shikona name EISEI which consists of 2 kanji characters 栄誠 and can be interpreted as Glory and Integrity.

I also want to acknowledge the important transition that comes with this moment — the passing of guidance from me to his new oyakata following his successful exam. Having built a strong connection with his oyakata, I know he is now in very good hands. That relationship will remain strong, and I will continue to support from as Nicholas begins this next chapter in Japan, learning, adapting, and growing under his stable’s leadership.

A massive thank you as well to the hard work, support, and dedication of his dad and one of my closest friends in this world, Georgi Zilkin — or as I call him, “Big Ivan”. Your role in this journey has been immense, We did it my brother.

Thankyou to everyone who played a part in this journey.

But more than anything — Nicholas earned this. I’ve seen the work, the discipline, the mindset. He is a Different level.

This isn’t just a milestone — it’s legacy in motion.

Congratulations our Nicholas. We know you’ll do us and your family proud.

Now it’s time to become the legend we all know you can be.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿SCOTTISH SUMO NATIONALS 2026🏆
📅 Saturday 28th March 2026
📍 GMAC Martial Arts
📌 6 Napier Square, Livingston, EH54 5DG
⏰ Bouts start from 12PM

Scotland’s sumo national tournament event is BACK — and whether it’s your first ever tournament or you’re an experienced competitor, this is the perfect place to step on the dohyo.

🔥 Sumo is for everyone
✔ Complete beginners welcome
✔ Experienced athletes challenged
✔ Multiple weight categories
✔ Friendly, competitive, and high-energy atmosphere

💷 Entry fees
£15 for your first category
£10 per category after that
(Discount on entry fees given to those who hold SumoScotland membership)
Experienced athletes can enter: up to 4 categories
Novice athletes can enter: up to 3 categories

👦👧 YOUTH CATEGORIES
We are looking to offer U16 and U18 categories if there is enough interest.
If you’re a young athlete (or a parent/coach), get in touch and let us know — we want you involved.

📩 Contact on social media
📧 Or email [email protected]
For full details.

This is your chance to be part of Scotland’s fastest-growing and most fun combat sport, Big hits, big respect, big energy — come try sumo 💪🔥


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