Ms.TATSUYA MIZOGUCHI(Japan Self-Defense Forces)

I started jiu-jitsu after being recommended by a senior officer at work. It's a sport that uses your head, so it's like a game, and it's great to be able to feel that your skills are improving. Also, the staff and the dojo students are really kind.

Ms.MASAO KASAMIZU()

I started jiu-jitsu because I wanted to have balance between my work time and private time. I had no experience in martial arts, and I was nervous that if I could do it, but the way the instructors teach is very easy to understand, so there was no problem. There are many variations of techniques, and that keeps it interesting. It's a new sport, so I want more people to know about it.

Ms.YUJI MASUDA()

Unlike other sports, when you use your head, you can use your body in a way that you don't normally use, which I think is very interesting.　 I have experienced various sports so far, but it is very new! There are many people in the class, regardless of age or gender, and I enjoy communicating with them during my free time.

Ms.JUNKO KANEMOTO(House wife)

I like to travel by myself and that’s why I was interested in self-defense which led me to Jiu-jitsu. I have never done any sports or any martial arts. During my trial class, I actually asked the teacher, “what is jiu-jitsu?” (He answered very patiently, of course). The classes are fun and have a great atmosphere. It's fun to be able to realize my own growth, even if it's just a little by little.

Ms.NOBUAKI MATSUMOTO(Sports club manager)

At first, I didn't know what to do, but as Professor Carlos and Paulo taught me in an easy-to-understand manner, I gradually learned how to apply the techniques, how to think ahead of the game, and my movements options are multiplying. It is like a puzzle or a game of chess, you start to get it and it gets really fun!

Ms.SHOKO OHYAMA()

Depending on how you apply the technique, you can beat a bigger opponent. The instructor teaches in a very easy to understand manner that even I who didn’t know anything at first got to start and continue smoothly. Also, martial arts may have a scary image, but jiu-jitsu is a gentleman's sport that does not try to hurt your opponent. All the teachers and members are real gentlemen.