Martial Arts

Enroll in the “Martial Arts” class, led by the highly respected coach Toshiyuki Sato, founder of his school Checkmate Tokyo (checkmattokyo.com)!
This unique program for children from Grade 1 to middle school, also for high schoolers and adults, males and females, blends Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Judo, Karate, and Boxing, giving students a complete martial arts experience in a welcoming, professional environment. Classes are held in the beautiful dojo used by EIFJ, located just 5 minutes on foot from the school (1-44-5 Nishigaoka, Kita-ku, Tokyo).

About the disciplines:


- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu – Focuses on grappling and ground fighting, teaching students how to control an opponent using leverage, technique, and submissions.
- Judo – Emphasizes throws, takedowns, and safe falls, building agility, balance, and mutual respect.
- Karate – Develops striking skills through punches, kicks, and blocks, fostering discipline, focus, and self-confidence.
- Boxing – Improves hand-eye coordination, footwork, and stamina while building speed, timing, and self-defense skills.

Coach Toshiyuki Sato, an exceptional trainer appreciated by both children and adults, brings technical mastery and an inclusive teaching spirit to every class.

Logistics:


Children are picked up at EIFJ and accompanied to the dojo for lessons.

CALENDAR, FEES & SCHOOL BUS

 

  • The fees are termly (Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer), payable before every term.
  • A trial session is offered at half price for new students.
  • There are no admission fees.
  • The number of lessons is clarified before every term based on the professor’s availability and the students' need.
  • Lessons during school holidays are often possible based on demand, and invoiced separately.
  • In case of the absence of the activity leader, no refund is possible, however a catch-up lesson can be offered in the final week of each term (which remains without lesson for this purpose) depending in availabilities of the activity leader and the student. It is the responsability of the activity leader to avoid absences, offer extracurricular classes and communicate with the families via the school app in a rigorous way.
  • After the registration, in case of absence of the student what any reason, no refund is possible for any missed lesson.
  • Weekly lessons can be given for faster progress (payable also before every term). Change of schedules, extra lessons are possible during each term, but without any refund of the current registration.
  • Any lesson starting during a term is invoiced on a pro rata temporis.
  • Transportation: stay on campus if your child is a regular student, or make your own way to EIFJ Tokyo from 3:30 p.m. (1 p.m. on Wednesdays). Following the activities, the main buses depart at 17:00 to bring students back home, while Alpha bus departs at 16:00 and 17:00.

 

To enroll, please check the following table, select the time slots, and fill in the online admission form with all needed information: our team will get back to you shortly.

 

NB: Japanese scholarships for Japanese, French, and international families (37,000 to 97,000 yen subsidies per month) are applicable to 3 to 6 years old students (Pre-K to 1st Grade) enrolled in EIFJ or other schools for childcare, holiday school, intermittent class & regular school programs only. Please visit our dedicated page for further information.