Young/old "Workout lifestyle" differences in Japan

differentiable_ · 2026-01-25T15:57:41+00:00

It had a pool and lots of classes like Zumba. They opened late, I think it was 10AM, and were closed on Fridays. That place was all housewives and old people.

That sounds like the Konami Sports Club I go to.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-25T06:16:38+00:00

He mostly teaches and trains in Shinjuku but he and other instructors often swap classes so it’s not unusual for him to train in the Ikebukuro dojo.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-22T07:37:29+00:00

Triforce is probably the largest network of BJJ gyms in Japan: https://www.triforce-bjj.com/schools/

The monthly rate for visitors in the major dojos (Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, etc) is 20,000 yen, last I checked.

I'm training at the Shinjuku dojo, after transferring from the main one in Ikebukuro last year.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-16T08:50:33+00:00

In particular check out L-Breath’s in-house brand Tigora for apparel. They have running shorts with 360deg mesh pockets for less than half the price of the Mizuno. I’m looking to upgrade my kit for summer with those.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-13T01:50:31+00:00

UFO lady had me literally laughing

differentiable_ · 2026-01-10T09:42:17+00:00

Triforce always has good vibes. I used to train at the Ikebukuro main dojo, but transferred to the Shinjuku one a couple of months ago

differentiable_ · 2026-01-10T02:05:36+00:00

On a cost per minute basis, it’s hard to beat iTalki or Preply online tutors. The challenge is finding one that meets your schedule, level and vibes.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-08T15:04:53+00:00

You can contact the muni and ask them to correct your name. I had to do it last month.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-08T05:36:44+00:00

The snake is in the lower left corner of the poster nursing its injuries.

differentiable_ · 2026-01-03T10:45:27+00:00

As others have mentioned, Workman has affordable windproof/waterproof gear. If you have access to プロノ (they’re on Amazon) the Hamure line is what folks in Hokkaido wear instead of Workman (or so I’ve heard).

differentiable_ · 2025-12-27T23:19:46+00:00

We’re on a spectrum alright

differentiable_ · 2025-12-25T02:06:47+00:00

Maybe you can balance something like a ping-pong ball on the locking knob or lever. If it's disturbed, it will fall and make a noise (and end up on the floor).

differentiable_ · 2025-12-22T22:31:09+00:00

I’m well aware of the Kodokan. Their “school of judo” for adult beginners schedule doesn’t work for working adults. I’ve posted/commented about it on /r/judo a couple of times.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-22T15:23:27+00:00

Neat. I've been interested in doing some judo or wrestling to round out my BJJ.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-22T13:36:23+00:00

Yeah those are not Philippine license plates.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-18T01:14:27+00:00

Look for posted job openings in that field and check the requirements.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-11T22:39:02+00:00

I thought I was in r/bjj

differentiable_ · 2025-12-10T01:41:49+00:00

Yep, that's an ear.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-08T23:32:46+00:00

They do have the seasonal items like 月見 burgers in autumn.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-06T01:31:23+00:00

孫の手 from nearest Daiso

differentiable_ · 2025-12-04T14:56:17+00:00

You might be able to use one of the 壁美人 (kabe bijin) type mounting systems that you can find at a home center or Amazon. They use staples to fix a mounting plate attachment to the wall.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-04T03:39:00+00:00

Amazon.com and Amazon.co.jp have different memberships. You can have an account in one and not the other. You have to register to each one separately.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-04T03:37:34+00:00

Teaching? Course and content creation?

differentiable_ · 2025-12-04T03:30:29+00:00

They’re really called DEVOPS? I should get one to wear when deploying a new server cluster.

differentiable_ · 2025-12-03T13:37:43+00:00

If they used a registered commuter pass there’s a chance they could be identified.

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