# Buen BJJ

> Saitama, Japan

## Overview

**Name:** Buen BJJ

**Description:** BuenBJJ is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama, established in 2018 as an affiliated team of PUREBRED, one of Japan's oldest BJJ academies. The gym provides a welcoming curriculum suitable for complete beginners, with programs designed for various goals including health maintenance, competition training, and personal development.

The academy is led by head instructor Isamu Shishido, who has approximately 30 years of BJJ experience. Shishido began training under Enson Inoue (who learned from Rickson Gracie) in 1997, and has taught classes at PUREBRED since 2000. He has trained extensively in Brazil through three long-term training camps. As a competitor, Shishido became the first Japanese brown belt to win a World Championship in the adult division, and achieved two consecutive Asia Championship victories at black belt, along with placing in the top 8 at the World Championships. He completed his competition career in 2011 and pursued specialized trainer education to enhance his coaching expertise.

The kids program is coached by Yumi Ohashi, who began BJJ after her children started training. She brings extensive experience as a nursery school teacher to create an engaging and educational environment for young students. She also leads weight training classes for adults, applying her trainer knowledge to children's instruction.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
2-2-16 Higashiiwatsuki, Iwatsuki-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama 339-0005, Japan 2F
Saitama 339-0005, Japan

**Phone:** 050-3704-7997

**Website:** https://www.buenbjj.com/

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buenbjj/

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
## Pricing

## Instructors


### Isamu Shishido - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Approximately 30 years of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu experience. Started BJJ in 1997 under Enson Inoue (student of Rickson Gracie). Taught classes at PUREBRED since 2000. Trained extensively in Brazil through three long-term training camps. As a brown belt, became the first Japanese competitor to win a World Championship in the adult division. As a black belt, achieved two consecutive Asia Championship victories and placed in the top 8 at the World Championships. Retired from competition in 2011 to pursue specialized trainer education.


### Yumi Ohashi

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu after her children began training and quickly became passionate about the art. Brings extensive experience as a nursery school teacher to create engaging and educational children's programs. Also serves as a trainer for adult weight training classes, applying her specialized knowledge to children's instruction.


## Programs

### Adult BJJ

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes for middle school students and adults. Suitable for all experience levels from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.

**Classes:**

### Kids BJJ

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Fun and educational Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu program for elementary school students, taught by experienced nursery school teacher.

**Classes:**

### Fitness Classes

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Various fitness programs including kickboxing, circuit training, weight training, and pilates/care sessions.

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 03, 2026

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