Suginami/Nakano Reservation for Karate experience | Activity Japan

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours

Through simple greetings and gestures in Japanese, you will learn Japanese-style etiquette. Respecting your opponent and learning to maintain a balanced posture are also important parts of training. Based on kata training, you will gradually master physical control, including striking, throwing, and ground techniques. Training focuses on using the body and distance, rather than relying solely on brute force. Through situational training based on realistic scenarios, you will learn practical self-defense techniques, such as how to maintain distance and how to protect yourself. If necessary, you will also practice weapons using sticks and wooden swords, with safety in mind.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 7～Age 70
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours

This private lesson is for those who wish to deeply experience Japanese martial arts, self-defense, and bodywork, rather than merely a tourist attraction. Rather than wearing ninja or samurai costumes and rehearsing forms, this lesson directly engages with the embodied knowledge that transcends words, such as "body usage," "distance," "breathing," and "tactile awareness," cultivated in Japan. The lesson begins with a careful re-establishment of one's own physical sense through breathing, ascertaining one's current physical state. Based on this, participants will experience the "resilient stance," "movement without relying on force," and "a state of being that avoids conflict with the opponent or the environment," all tailored to their individual level and goals. No prior combat or athletic experience is required. The content is tailored to each individual, flexibly combining martial arts-inspired body control, practical self-defense, and contact-based bodywork. This lesson offers a safe and secure learning environment that captures the essence of Japanese physical culture—feeling, receiving, and moving in relationship, rather than controlling through force. The goal of this lesson is not to become stronger or to memorize techniques. We believe it is important that you trust your body and take away the ability to respond calmly to any situation. Even a short session will be an experience that will change your everyday posture, movements, and sense of distance from others. This is a quiet and deep study of the body that can only be experienced in Japan. We look forward to your private lesson just for you.

• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 55
• 1～2 hours

Manji (卍) is a self-defense technique designed to deal with realistic dangers that occur at close range. It simulates situations where you cannot create distance from your opponent, such as being suddenly touched, pushed, or grabbed, and aims to protect yourself without relying on strength or physical differences. Practice begins with regulating your breathing and posture and understanding your own physical and mental state. You will develop a physical sense of calm and accepting the situation, preventing tension or fear from freezing your movements. Then, rather than facing your opponent's force head-on, you will respond safely using principles such as deflecting, escaping, and surrendering. We use elements such as striking, throwing, breaking, and ground techniques across the situation, emphasizing constant change without being bound by kata. The goal is not to win or dominate, but to minimize danger and increase options for ending a situation. We also explore applications using everyday clothing, towels, and familiar tools, and in some cases, even touch upon the concepts of simple weaponry. While beginners can safely participate regardless of age or athletic experience, experienced practitioners can also learn to redefine their physical qualities. Close-combat self-defense is not a technique for gathering skills. It is a practical physical technique for developing the ability to trust your body and bounce back even in the midst of chaos.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups