BJJ Gyms in Japan

Impacto BJJ

Impact Japan BJJ was formed in 2011. It has numerous branches, and currently has dojos not only in Japan, including Aichi, Gifu, Nagano, Osaka, and Gunma prefectures, but also in South Korea and Brazil. This dojo has been ranked in the world's top 10 for three consecutive years since 2015 in the "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) International Rankings," the world's largest federation. Impact Japan (BJJ) has members from a wide range of nationalities, including many Japanese members. Our students range in age from teenagers to people in their 50s. You can practice at your own pace, so even beginners and those in their 30s, 40s, or older can easily get started. There are various reasons why people practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. "diet" "I want to find a hobby." "I just want to become stronger." "I want to exercise, but I find gym workouts boring." "I want to participate in the tournament." etc. While some athletes at Impact Japan BJJ prioritize competitions, as mentioned earlier, there are also people who train for a variety of reasons. Why not find a goal that suits you and start with a free trial lesson? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for kids is said to be effective in preventing bullying by improving concentration, allowing children to communicate with other kids in the dojo, and building self-confidence. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is an official subject in primary schools in Abu Dhabi. With celebrities like models and comedians in Japan getting hooked, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is experiencing a surge in popularity worldwide. Why not give it a try? Did you know that there's a dojo in the Minokamo/Kani area that can compete at such a world-class level? Please come and see for yourself and take a free trial lesson before making your decision. And why not become a part of Impact Japan BJJ? We look forward to seeing you.

Carpe Diem Niigata

Carpe Diem Niigata is part of the Carpe Diem Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu network, one of the world's most recognized BJJ teams founded by Yuki Ishikawa. Located in Niigata City within the SACO WORKOUT WELL facility, the gym opened in 2024 as a modern training space focusing on both Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wellness. The facility is positioned near the Shinano River and the Sea of Japan, approximately 10 minutes from Niigata Station. As part of the Carpe Diem family, which has expanded to over 35 locations worldwide including branches in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, London, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Manila, the Niigata location upholds the organization's philosophy of "More Than Jiu-Jitsu" - viewing BJJ as a lifelong practice that enriches overall lifestyle. The gym's training philosophy emphasizes understanding one's body through proper assessment before beginning training. Operated within SACO WORKOUT WELL, a comprehensive wellness facility established in July 2024, the approach combines "science × environment × choice" to deliver personalized wellness, recovery, conditioning, and lifestyle programs. The facility features a unique integration of fitness training and a wellness café (SA CAFE), creating a "third place" where members can focus on both physical training and overall health. Classes are structured to be accessible for beginners while providing depth for advanced practitioners, with programs designed around posture, breathing, and fundamental movement patterns. The instructional team is led by Keita Sako (brown belt, 2024 Japan #1 ranking, Asia Championship bronze medalist, World Championship bronze medalist), who founded SACO WORKOUT WELL and brought his unique methodology combining BJJ with fundamental movement science. The team includes Takafumi Kawamata (black belt, All-Japan Master Champion), Daiki Yamazaki (brown belt, All-Japan Master 3rd place, Yokohama International Champion), and Misato Yamazaki (purple belt, Asia Championship bronze medalist). The facility offers programs for all ages including beginners classes, fundamentals & drilling, no-gi grappling, and comprehensive kids programs (ages 3-14) that focus on developing coordination, discipline, and BJJ fundamentals alongside character building.