Learn kickboxing in Tokyo from zero, with a former MMA pro
A beginner-friendly kickboxing and conditioning class in Shibuya every Tuesday night. Real technique, pad work and a full-body workout, coached by ex-professional MMA fighter Minoru Kato. Gloves included, no experience needed.
📅 See the next class & RSVP👟 Your first classQuick answer: TIFE’s beginner kickboxing class runs every Tuesday from 7:55 to 9:00 pm at STUDIO LIKEMAD in Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo. It costs ¥2,500 per class with gloves and protectors included, needs no experience, and is coached by former professional MMA fighter Minoru Kato for an international group of beginners. RSVP on Meetup.
Always wanted to try kickboxing but worried you’re not fit enough, not tough enough, or won’t understand the instructions? This class is built for exactly that person. You learn proper technique from the very first punch, work on pads with a partner, and get one of the most fun full-body workouts in Tokyo, with no sparring and no ego. Here’s what a class looks like, who teaches it, and how to book your first one.
What a beginner kickboxing class looks like
Each class runs about an hour and builds step by step, so a complete beginner can keep up and a regular still gets a challenge.
- Kickboxing basics from zero: stance, guard and footwork
- Simple combos and pad work with a partner, at your own pace
- Muscle training to finish: the “conditioning” part of the class
- No pressure: nobody is thrown into anything intense, and there is no forced sparring
Get your joints and muscles ready so you train safely.
The foundation of every punch and kick, taught slowly.
Jab, cross, hooks and kicks, demonstrated step by step.
Hit pads with a partner: the most satisfying part of class.
Core and strength circuits that make your technique stronger.
Recover together. This is where friendships start.
Your coach: Minoru Kato, former professional MMA fighter
Minoru Kato (加藤 実)
Former professional MMA fighter · TIFE kickboxing & bootcamp coach
Minoru Kato fought at a professional level in mixed martial arts, so what you learn is real kickboxing technique, not a watered-down fitness routine. What matters more for a beginner: he teaches from the absolute basics, demonstrates every move clearly, and adjusts the pace to whoever is in the room.
He also coaches TIFE’s outdoor bootcamp in Hibiya Park every other Monday, so you can train with him twice a week.
Your first class: step by step
- Join TIFE on Meetup (free) and RSVP. Create a free Meetup account, join the TIFE group, then RSVP to the next class below.
- Join the kickboxing LINE chat (optional). Get class reminders and meet your training partners before you arrive.
- Arrive 5–10 minutes early at STUDIO LIKEMAD. Change, say hi to Coach Kato and tell him it’s your first class.
- Borrow gloves and protectors. They’re included in the ¥2,500 fee, so you don’t need to buy anything.
- Train at your own pace. Rest when you need to and ask questions. Before you leave, RSVP for next Tuesday while the motivation is fresh.
Studio and access in Shibuya
📍 Studio: STUDIO LIKEMAD, Udagawacho 11-2, Udagawa Ryuko Building B1 (宇田川柳光ビル B1), Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042.
🚉 Access: a short walk from Shibuya Station, in the Udagawacho area. Use the map link below for walking directions.
Next kickboxing class and how to RSVP
Every class is listed on Meetup. Pick a date below, RSVP, then pay ¥2,500 at the studio. Spots are limited to keep the class quality high, so RSVP early. Upcoming classes:
Kickboxing & Muscle Training Class「Open to beginners 」 / キックボクシング & 筋トレ・レッスン
Kickboxing & Muscle Training Class「Open to beginners 」 / キックボクシング & 筋トレ・レッスン
Kickboxing & Muscle Training Class「Open to beginners 」 / キックボクシング & 筋トレ・レッスン
Kickboxing or bootcamp: which should you start with?
| Kickboxing (this class) | Outdoor Bootcamp | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Learning a skill, stress relief, coordination | General fitness and building a workout habit |
| When | Every Tuesday, 7:55–9:00 pm | Every other Monday, 8–9 pm |
| Where | Indoor studio, Shibuya | Hibiya Park (outdoors) |
| Price | ¥2,500 (gloves included) | ¥500 |
| Coach | Minoru Kato | Minoru Kato |
Who the class is for
You don’t need to be fit or strong to join. Coach Kato builds your skills from zero, and the group is supportive, not competitive.
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No experience, no gloves, no sparring required. RSVP on Meetup, bring sports clothes, a towel and water, and train with us in Shibuya.
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