The Monthly Dojo Drop: Over Limit Sapporo

Location

-〒064-0804 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 4 Jonishi, 1 Chome−15-2 Ritsurin-Bldg. 3F

-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

Ryozo Murata- multiple time SJJF world champion

Class Attended

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

Vibe

A very beginner‑friendly and well-structured class. The classes are taught in a very broken down and technically clear manner while not being so formal that you don’t feel comfortable asking questions. Also, their focus on good drills and warm ups provide solid building blocks for technical movement in their students.

Facilities

Clean, well‑maintained facility with a toilet as well as men’s and women’s locker rooms, plus showers.

Decent sized mat space that comfortably supports multiple matches at once.

Visitor Notes

Drop‑in fee- 5,500 yen

Rental gi- Available for 2,000 yen

Reaching out via social media before visiting is recommended.

Staff speaks mostly Japanese but is very accommodating and kind.

Training Style

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

Coaches will intentionally pair training partners based on size and skill during the class to provide opportunities for learning with a variety of people.

Coaches are hands‑on, attentive, and quick to clarify details when needed.

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

Good For

Over Limit BJJ is a great fit for travelers and locals who want structured, technique‑focused training with a friendly but hardworking atmosphere. It’s especially good for people who appreciate clear instruction, consistent drilling, and respectful training partners.

My Experience

Over Limit Sapporo is ran by world champion Ryozo Murata and has several other highly decorated black belts on staff. Their instruction is highly technical and very well explained, no matter how much Japanese you speak. They focused on very useful and important warm ups and drills before getting into technique. During technique they provide ample time to practice techniques and truly hone them in. They have many highly technical guard players and their spider guard and back takes were very impressive at all belt levels. Everyone was very welcoming and eager to train with me and when it was time to spar we had great competitive and technical rounds without anyone going too hard or trying to hurt each other. I look forward to training with them again.