Are you visiting Tokyo but don’t want to take a break from kickboxing?
If you normally train kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, or another striking sport, a trip to Japan doesn’t have to mean a week or two away from training.
LEFTY GYM in Shinjuku welcomes international visitors who already have martial arts experience and want to continue training while staying in Tokyo.
Instead of starting from the basics, experienced visitors can choose training based on their level and goals—from heavy bag work and regular training to private technical coaching with an active professional kickboxer.
This article explains how experienced kickboxers can train during a short stay in Tokyo.
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Keep Training While Traveling in Tokyo
Travel can easily interrupt your normal training routine.
You may be in Tokyo for sightseeing, business, or a longer stay, but if kickboxing is part of your regular lifestyle, you may still want to:
- Hit the heavy bag
- Work on your footwork
- Practice combinations
- Maintain your conditioning
- Receive pad work
- Get technical feedback from a Japanese trainer
You do not necessarily need to join a gym for several months to do this.
LEFTY GYM’s International Visitor Program allows overseas visitors to choose a training style that matches their experience and purpose.
View the International Visitor Program →
Drop-In Kickboxing Training in Shinjuku
Experienced kickboxers do not always need a beginner lesson.
Sometimes you simply want a place where you can move, hit the bag, maintain your timing, and continue your usual training while traveling.
For this type of visitor, our FREE & CLASS option may be suitable.
Depending on the schedule and your experience, training may include:
- Shadowboxing
- Footwork
- Heavy bag training
- Conditioning
- Participation in available group classes
If you contact us in advance and tell us about your experience, we can help you choose an appropriate way to train.
This is especially useful for visitors who normally train at a kickboxing or martial arts gym in their home country and simply want to keep moving during their stay in Japan.
Want More Than a Workout? Try Technical Training
Some experienced fighters want more than access to a heavy bag.
You may want to use your trip to Tokyo as an opportunity to receive technical coaching and experience a different approach to kickboxing.
For experienced practitioners, LEFTY GYM offers PRO TECHNICAL TRAINING, a private one-on-one training option taught by active professional kickboxers.
Training can be adjusted according to your experience, fighting style, and current goals.
Depending on what you want to improve, a session may focus on:
- Technique analysis
- Pad work
- Punching and kicking combinations
- Defense
- Footwork and distance management
- Sparring preparation
- Fight strategy
Rather than giving every experienced visitor exactly the same session, the trainer can focus on the areas you want to work on.
If you have a specific problem—for example, difficulty managing distance, setting up kicks, defending punches, or building combinations—tell us when you contact the gym.
Training with Active Professional Kickboxers in Tokyo
One advantage of technical training at LEFTY GYM is the opportunity to learn directly from trainers with professional kickboxing experience.
For experienced fighters, small technical details can be more valuable than repeating basic combinations.
Stance, distance, timing, balance, defensive reactions, and how one technique connects to the next can all affect how well a technique works in actual training or competition.
Our technical coaching therefore focuses on your individual movement rather than simply making you complete a predetermined workout.
You can also tell your trainer what you normally practice at your home gym so the session can be adapted to your background.
Kickboxing, Muay Thai and Other Striking Experience
You do not have to be a professional fighter to choose experienced-level training.
If you regularly practice kickboxing, Muay Thai, boxing, karate, or another striking martial art, let us know your background when making an inquiry.
It is also helpful to tell us:
- How long you have trained
- Your main martial art
- Whether you compete
- What you want to practice in Tokyo
- Your preferred training date
- Whether you want general training or private technical coaching
This information makes it easier to recommend an appropriate session.
Easy Access from Shinjuku
LEFTY GYM is located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
The gym is approximately 30 seconds from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station Exit 2, about 6 minutes from Shinjuku-sanchome Station, and around 11 minutes from Shinjuku Station’s East Exit.
This makes it possible to include training in a day of sightseeing or other activities in central Tokyo.
The gym also has changing rooms, lockers, showers, heavy bags, training equipment, and rental equipment available.
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Should You Choose FREE & CLASS or PRO TECHNICAL TRAINING?
FREE & CLASS may suit you if:
- You mainly want to keep training during your trip
- You want to use the heavy bags
- You prefer training independently
- You are interested in joining an available group class
PRO TECHNICAL TRAINING may suit you if:
- You want individual coaching
- You want detailed technical feedback
- You are preparing for competition
- You want to work on a specific weakness
- You want to train directly with a professional kickboxer
If you are not sure which option fits your level, contact us before your visit and tell us about your training background.
FAQ
Can I train at LEFTY GYM for only one day?
Yes. The International Visitor Program includes options for overseas visitors who want to train during a short stay in Tokyo.
Do I need to be a professional fighter?
No. You do not need to be a professional. Tell us about your kickboxing or martial arts experience so we can recommend a suitable training option.
Can I receive private technical coaching?
Yes. PRO TECHNICAL TRAINING provides private one-on-one technical coaching for experienced practitioners and fighters.
Do I need to bring my own gloves?
No. Rental equipment is available for an additional fee. If you prefer using your own equipment, you are also welcome to bring it.
Can I train if I don’t speak Japanese?
Yes. Basic English support is available through the International Visitor Program.
Don’t Stop Training Just Because You’re Traveling
A trip to Japan can also become part of your kickboxing journey.
If you already train at home, you don’t have to start again from zero or spend your entire trip away from the gym.
At LEFTY GYM in Shinjuku, international visitors can choose between casual training and more focused private technical coaching.
Tell us about your experience, your goals, and what you would like to practice in Tokyo.
We will help you find a suitable training option.
🥊 Train Kickboxing in Tokyo
Visiting Tokyo and want to keep training?
Check our International Visitor Program for training options for experienced kickboxers and fighters.
VIEW PROGRAM & CONTACT LEFTY GYM →
LEFTY GYM SHINJUKU
30 seconds from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station Exit 2
Shinjuku, Tokyo
