The Monthly dojo drop: Imanari Jiu Jitsu
Imanari Jiu Jitsu offers one of the most welcoming and enjoyable training environments in Tokyo. The team sees visitors from around the world every week, creating a friendly, open atmosphere where grapplers of all levels can train at a comfortable pace while still learning from world‑class athletes. Training here feels like a rare chance to learn directly from a leg‑locking legend while being part of a genuinely warm and international community.
The Monthly Dojo Drop: Tri-Force Sapporo
Tri‑Force Sapporo offers a clean, welcoming, and beginner‑friendly training environment led by instructor Daisuke Fujita. The class I attended focused on detailed half‑guard passing in the gi, taught with clear explanations and plenty of drilling time. The team was kind, technical, and respectful during sparring, making this a great spot for newer grapplers or travelers looking for structured instruction and a positive atmosphere.
The Monthly Dojo Drop: AFG Base Rosa
AFG Base Rosa offers a welcoming, technically focused training environment led by Tsukasa Muroya and a team of experienced black belts. The gym maintains a clean, well‑organized facility with ample mat space and a friendly community atmosphere. Whether you’re visiting Sapporo or looking for a consistent place to train, AFG Base Rosa provides thoughtful instruction, safe sparring, and a supportive culture that makes it easy for grapplers of all levels to learn and grow.
The Monthly dojo drop: Paraestra Sapporo
Paraestra Sapporo delivers a disciplined, fighter‑focused training environment that still feels welcoming to visitors. Led by Minoru Tawaraya, the gym blends technical instruction with a competitive edge, offering rounds that are intense, respectful, and grounded in solid fundamentals. Whether you’re a beginner looking for structure or an experienced grappler wanting to test yourself in a room full of serious athletes, Paraestra provides a high‑quality training experience with a strong sense of purpose on the mats.
The Monthly Dojo Drop: Over Limit Sapporo
Over Limit BJJ in Sapporo offers one of the most beginner‑friendly and technically structured classes I’ve experienced in Japan. Led by world champion Ryozo Murata, the gym emphasizes clear instruction, purposeful drilling, and safe, respectful sparring. The facility is clean, the staff is welcoming, and the training environment strikes a perfect balance between disciplined technique and relaxed approachability.
The Monthly Dojo Drop: Groundslam Okinawa
Groundslam Okinawa is a really fun team to train with and their technique is very strong. They do a lot of exercises and drills to improve their guard and you can tell by how well they move during training. I think many teams could learn from their style of warm ups and guard movement drills. Both of the brown belts that teach there, Takahiro and Yuki are very technical and active competitors in both MMA and BJJ and bring a lot of knowledge to the mats……
The Monthly Dojo Drop: Pacific Grappler
Pacific Grappler in Mihara has become one of my favorite places to train in Okinawa — a welcoming, community‑driven gym with a relaxed vibe, technical coaching, and plenty of space to roll. Whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned competitor, or a traveler looking for a friendly place to train, this gym makes it easy to feel at home. With clean facilities, English‑speaking staff, and a mix of laid‑back and competitive sparring, it’s a great stop for anyone exploring the Okinawa BJJ scene.