# Carpe Diem Setagaya

> Setagaya, Japan | #<Affiliation:0x000062ad93a158d0>

## Overview

**Name:** Carpe Diem Setagaya

**Affiliation:** #<Affiliation:0x000062ad93a158d0>

**Description:** Carpe Diem Setagaya is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy located in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo, Japan. Opened in July 2022, this modern training facility is designed with a "community bathhouse" (sento) concept, emphasizing a welcoming, neighborhood atmosphere where practitioners can come to train and refresh themselves.

The gym features approximately 80 square meters of mat space in a spacious, well-lit facility. Both men's and women's locker rooms are equipped with showers, toilets, and powder spaces complete with hairdryers, making it convenient for members who train in the morning before work. The facility is universally designed to accommodate wheelchair users, reflecting the gym's commitment to accessibility and inclusion.

Carpe Diem Setagaya offers a comprehensive class schedule throughout the week, including morning, afternoon, and evening sessions to accommodate various lifestyles. Classes are structured for all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners, with dedicated Beginner, Regular, and Kids programs. The instruction emphasizes not only technical development but also the values of respect, discipline, and courtesy that are central to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Located near Chitosefunabashi Station and Kyodo Station (both 7-8 minutes walk on the Odakyu Line), the academy is easily accessible from central Tokyo.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
5-35-3 Kyodo, Setagaya-ku
Setagaya 156-0052, Japan

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

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

## Programs

### Beginner Class

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** A class where beginners can learn from the basics with confidence. Participants of all belt colors are welcome. The 60-minute class includes warm-up, technique practice, and sparring. Compared to regular classes, there is less sparring and more emphasis on technique repetition practice.

**Classes:**

### Regular Class

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Open to anyone from beginners to experienced practitioners aged 15 and above. The 60-minute class flows through warm-up, technique practice, and sparring. Open mat time is also available after class for technique review and additional sparring.

**Classes:**

### Basic Class

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Fundamental Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu class focusing on core techniques and positions.

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### Kids Class

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** kids

**Gi Requirement:** Gi required

**Description:** Through Jiu-Jitsu, children gain not only physical growth but also learn etiquette such as greetings, gratitude, and discipline. The Kids Class emphasizes instruction that allows children to grow both physically and mentally. The younger children's classes also include rhythm and coordination training programs.

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 10, 2026

**Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/gyms/japan/setagaya/carpe-diem-setagaya)