The Journey of Rikidojo Shizuoka
Rikidojo Shizuoka began its activities in 2004 as a long-established kickboxing gym in Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City.
In addition to kids and women's classes, we have trained many top professional athletes in Japan and have produced champions.
What we value more than technical guidance is the cultivation of skills, mind, and body. Kickboxing is not just about technique; it starts with greetings and, as the saying "shin-gi-tai" suggests, promotes personal growth.
My training is known for being tough. Some may find it hard at first, but as they improve, they will come to appreciate and enjoy its essence.
The growth of the members at our gym is my treasure. Rigorous training is my way of showing love. Some say it's like the Showa era, but I think it's okay for there to be one gym like this.
Tenshin Nasukawa also visited our gym.
However, we of course provide gentle guidance to children and women. For children, we emphasize manners and etiquette beyond techniques. We provide appropriate guidance considering their growth phase, aiming for their future.
Many boys who used to be shy have gained confidence, made friends, and grown into cheerful and positive individuals through kickboxing.
For women, kickboxing is taught as an exercise to stay youthful.
Female members, including housewives, have achieved their ideal body and appearance through professional exercises, enjoying looking in the mirror and receiving compliments from friends like, "Have you been doing something? You look great," making outings more enjoyable.
For men, many have achieved their ideal body, successfully lost weight, and some have even started dating women they were interested in. (It's a secret here, but starting kickboxing makes you very popular with women.)
Many have also experienced the joy of winning amateur matches and becoming champions as professional fighters.
With the experience and achievements we have built, we provide training and support tailored to each member's goals, whether it's health improvement, body shaping, skill enhancement, or participating in amateur matches.
The Wealth Gained Through Running a Kickboxing Gym By providing guidance tailored to individual goals, our gym has produced many champions, being the only gym in Shizuoka Prefecture to do so. Everyone has achieved glory through honorable training.
We have seen many setbacks, but even more tears of joy and jubilation.
That is why we have many members who come not only from the city but also from outside the city and prefecture. Their enthusiasm makes me happy.
My greatest wealth is meeting many members through running the gym and witnessing their growth as individuals.
Each member's presence is my treasure.
In the future, we aim to train more members and professional fighters mainly in Shizuoka City, striving to improve their skills, mind, and body, and to develop professional fighters who can compete globally. We appreciate your continued support.
Our Professional Athletes:
- Leona Pettas 5th K-1 WORLD GP Super Featherweight Champion 9th Krush Super Featherweight Champion 2016 Hero Legend Asia 60kg Tournament Winner
- Kazuki Miburo K-1 Krush Champion
- Yashasaru IPCC Japan Super Middleweight Champion 3rd KROSS×OVER KICK Middleweight Champion 33rd K-1 Amateur Challenge A Class -70kg Winner
- Ryo Aitaka 1st Bigbang Heavyweight Champion
- Issei Ishii WBC Muay Thai World Super Flyweight Champion BOM Super Flyweight Champion WPMF World Super Flyweight Champion WPMF World Flyweight Champion IBF Muay Thai World Flyweight Champion KING OF KNOCK OUT 1st Flyweight Champion Former True4U Flyweight Champion Former Phumpanmuang Mini Flyweight Champion
Our gym, located in Shimizu Ward, has produced multiple champions.
Many people, from those with zero martial arts experience to professional athletes, have different goals and are enrolled here.
Our gym accommodates a wide range of people, from kids' classes for ages 5 to 15 to people in their 60s, including working adults, office workers, and housewives.
For those aiming to become professional athletes or champions, our gym is ideal. Currently, ten professional athletes are continuously training here, striving to produce more champions.
