Start your journey in the gentle art.
Authentic Pedro Sauer jiu-jitsu in Tokyo — taught bilingually, step by step, for adults and children. A smaller, calmer person controlling a stronger one through leverage and timing, not force. That is jiu-jitsu.
What you actually walk away with.
Real self-defence
A proven system based on leverage and distance — effective no matter your size, strength, or starting point.
Confidence & discipline
Quiet, earned confidence — the kind that comes from being tested in training and learning you can handle it.
Character & community
An inclusive, supportive culture where respect and humility are built into how we train — for every member.
Structured progress
A clear curriculum from foundations to advanced applications, so you always know where you are and what's next.
A program built for you.
Whether you've never stepped on a mat, you're visiting Tokyo, or your child is ready to start — there's a class for you.
General Classes
Train in a safe, clean academy with expert instructors and a structured program for all levels — from your first day through advanced technique and controlled sparring.
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Kids Jiu-Jitsu
Fun, supportive classes that build confidence, discipline, and self-defence skills through age-appropriate games and drills.
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Kids Jiu-Jitsu
A structured path that develops coordination, focus, and resilience — giving children the tools to handle conflict calmly and confidently.
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Visit Pass
For travelers, drop-ins, or guests — join a class with no commitment and experience Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a friendly, international environment.
See visit passes →Weekly schedule
Adults and kids classes Wednesday through Sunday.
See the timetable →Membership & pricing
Plans from ¥15,400. All prices include tax.
See the plans →Your instructors
Black and brown belts under Master Pedro Sauer.
Meet the team →Access
Todoroki, Setagaya — Jiyugaoka & Oyamadai stations.
Find the dojo →Your first class, step by step.
No experience, no gi, no Japanese required. Here's exactly how it works.
Book online
Choose any class from the live schedule below and reserve your free trial — it takes about a minute.
Just show up
Wear comfortable athletic clothes. Rental gis, private lockers, and showers are all available at the dojo.
Train with us
A short warm-up, step-by-step technique, and controlled drilling — with instructors guiding you the whole way, bilingually.
Book your free trial.
Pick any class below and reserve your spot — it takes about a minute. Your first class is free, with no commitment.
Built by the team behind GJJ Singapore.
Our dojo was built by the same team who established GJJ Singapore as one of the most successful jiu-jitsu academies in Asia. GJJ Singapore co-founder Hobart Salim is one of our instructors.
Our academy is connected to a global family through affiliate schools in Singapore and beyond, creating real opportunities for exchange, growth, and connection.
Understand it before you try it.
Longer reads on how the art actually works — written for people deciding whether to start.
Why technique beats size and strength
How angles, frames and timing let a smaller person control a larger one.
Read the article → Training · 5 min readThe belt journey: what to actually expect
White to black takes about ten years, on purpose. What each stage involves.
Read the article → Beginners · 4 min readYour first jiu-jitsu class in Tokyo
No experience, no gi, no Japanese needed. Exactly what happens.
Read the article →Life at the academy.
Your first step on the long road.
Book a free trial class and feel what authentic, patient Pedro Sauer jiu-jitsu is like — from your very first roll. It takes about a minute to reserve a spot.
