The Monthly Dojo Drop: AFG Base Rosa

Location

-〒003-0002 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Shiroishi Ward, Higashisapporo 2 Jo, 4 Chome−3−8 東札幌ビル ３階

-I did not drive so I cannot note the parking set up, but public transit provides several options for how to get there via bus, subway, or taxi.

Lead By

Tsukasa Muroya and multiple other black belts on staff.

Class Attended

Thursday Gi- Regular Class 8:30pm- 10:00pm

Vibe

A very beginner‑friendly and well-structured environment. I went to an open mat setting so there was not a formal class that day but the overall vibe of the instructors and the students was very friendly and open to ask questions or discuss techniques.

Facilities

Clean, well‑maintained facility with a men’s and women’s bathroom as well as men’s and women’s locker rooms, plus one shower.

Decent sized mat space that comfortably supports multiple matches at once as well as an MMA/Kick boxing ring.

Visitor Notes

Drop‑in fee- 3,300 yen

Rental gi- Available for 1,000 yen

Reaching out via social media before visiting is recommended.

Staff speaks mostly Japanese and english.

Training Style

Technical instruction with plenty of time to drill and apply techniques in live scenarios.

Sparring intensity is self‑paced — competitive but always safe and respectful.

Good For

AFG Base Rosa is a great fit for travelers and locals who want structured and technical training in a friendly atmosphere. It’s especially good for people who appreciate a social and comfortable training environment with their partners.

My Experience

Training with AFG Base Rosa was a great experience for me. Everyone there was welcoming and accommodating, showing me around once I got there. The training was paced well depending on the belt level of your partner. Everyone sparred with the intent to learn and test their technique, but no one applied anything with the intent to hurt each other. This team seems to work hard to build a training environment that is safe for grapplers of all ages and belt levels and it is good to see places with such a healthy community mindset. I enjoyed training with them and would definitely recommend them to anyone passing through Sapporo or living in their area.