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Public transportation

• Sendai City Subway : 5 min. on foot from Kita-Sendai Stn., North 2 Exit
• JR Senzan Line : approx. 8 min. on foot from Kita-Sendai Stn.
• Sendai City Bus : 5 min. on foot from Dainohara-Iriguchi, Kita-Sendai Stn. or Hayamamachi stops
• Miyagi Kotsu bus : 5 min. on foot from Dainohara-Iriguchi or Kita-Sendai Stn. stops

Parking

• 140 parking stalls (Car height should not exceed 2.1 m.) Parking fee 100 yen for the first hour, 50 yen per 30 min. for successive hours

*Parking lots are for Center users only

To drivers

*Since the number of parking stalls is limited, they may become fully occupied on days when competition and other events are held at the facility.

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Martial arts and their open lessons

Masters give lessons on open lesson days at the Sendai City Martial Arts Center. Lessons on the following martial arts are available: Judo, Kendo, Karate, Shorinji Kempo (a martial art based on Shaolin Kung Fu), Aikido, Naginata (a martial art that uses a long-handled sword), Tai Chi, and Kyudo (archery).

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Primary school-age children (middle school-age children in the case of Kyudo) or those older are eligible for application. The training programs are designed to be enjoyable for those with no experience in martial arts, so please feel free to participate if you are interested in taking martial arts lessons.

There is no need to make reservations. If you wish to participate, please check out our Event Schedule.

What to do on the day of the lesson

1. Training places differ depending on the type of martial arts and the day of the week. Please check out where the lesson you want to receive will be held.
   *Our Website, Event Schedule, etc.
2. On the day of the lesson, purchase tickets at the Center’s vending machine.
   *Located at the Judo, Kendo and Kyudo facilities
   *Adult　240 yen/lesson Primary/Middle school children　120 yen/lesson
3. Present tickets at the counter. Tickets will be stamped here.
4. At the Judo and Kendo facilities (2nd floor) or the Kyudo facility (4th floor), fill in the registration book and sign the back of the ticket. Submit the signed ticket.
5. Take your shoes off before entering the martial arts facility.
   If you do not have martial arts practice wear, you can replace it with general sportswear and other clothes fit for sports.
6. If it is your first time to participate, notify your master by saying “Hajimete-desu (This is my first time to participate).” at the beginning of the lesson.
   ＊Shinai (bamboo swords) for Kendo and bows and arrows for Kyudo can be rented from the Center (The number of sets is limited.)
7. Let’s enjoy
   From salute exchange → warm-up exercise → lesson → cool-down exercise → salute exchange → to cleaning
8. That’s it. Thank you for your participation. We look forward to seeing you again.

Open lessons、Open days of the week、Times、Hall

*Depending on the Center events and closed days, the lesson days and times listed above may change. Please check our Event Schedule for the latest information.

*The lessons will be given in Japanese.

1. Using the training room

(1) About the training room

The training room is open to middle school-age children and those older.
Those who wish to use the training room are required to take an initial training course (approx. one hour). The training course can accommodate up to 10 people. Please make reservations at reception or via phone (022-717-1191). A “Training room user card” will be issued after the course. Cardholders can work out in the training room from 09:00 through 21:00 excluding closed days (year-end/new year holidays and monthly maintenance days, etc.).

Initial training course is held three times a week:

• Sunday : 14:00-15:00
• Tuesday : 14:00-15:00
• Thursday : 19:00-20:00

*Training courses are held on national holidays (as long as these days do not fall on the closed days).
*Please wear clothes fit for exercise and bring your gym shoes and towel.

1. Make reservations for the work out (either at reception or via phone).
   *Cancellation — please be sure to contact us.
2. Participating in the training course
   • Arrive at the gym 10 minutes prior to the course’s starting time.
   • Confirm your reservation at reception,.
   • Buy tickets “Training room (adult) 360 yen” or “Training room (middle school) 180 yen” from the ticket vending machine.
   • Change into training clothes and gym shoes
   • Check in at the training room before course’s starting time
   • Course duration — approximately one hour
   *Please note that those who arrive late will not be allowed to participate.
3. Issuance of Training room user card
4. Participants can continue working out after the training course.

Users of the training room of the Sendai City Aoba Gymnasium may seek advice from resident trainers. If you have any questions, feel free to ask the trainer.

Fees

• Middle school student 180 yen/use
• Adult (High school or older) 360 yen/use

*The same fee applies to the training course.
*Payment by coupon booklets, Twilight Pass and Genki Hatsuratsu Challenge Card are available.
*Cardholders can also use training rooms of other facilities.
* Please note that different fees, training courses, type of training machines and training methods apply to different facilities.

(2) Notice

• Those who are banned by their doctors from exercising, those under the influence of alcohol and those who do not feel well cannot use the facilities.
• Please handle the machines with care and make sure to wipe the sweat off after use.
• Outdoor shoes cannot be used indoors. Please change into gym shoes.
• Eating and smoking inside the training room is prohibited, although rehydration (through containers with tight lids) is permitted at certain areas.
• Please take care of your own valuables.
• Training rooms are open on training course days as well. Please note that training course participants have preferential access to the training machines on those occasions.

*Please follow the staff’s instructions and conform to the rules and manners of the training room.

2. Flow of training

1. Physical condition check
   →Make sure to go through a physical condition check before starting the training. If you do not feel well, please refrain from training. Please use a blood pressure gauge installed in the training room to check your physical condition.
2. Warm-up exercise
   → In order to practice the training effectively and safely, it is important to warm up the body, increase blood circulation and enhance flexibility. Stretching is effective when practiced after pedaling an exercise bike for 5-10 minutes under mild load.
3. Training
   • Aerobic training
     Helps maintain and improve cardiorespiratory endurance. Exercising under mild load for a relatively long time is very effective since it takes in large amounts of oxygen that promotes burning body fat and enhances blood circulation.
   • Muscle training
     It is the muscles that support and move the human body. If you do not use your muscles, they will be lost very easily. Moving the muscles under adequate load improves their strength and agility, etc. It also enhances bone and joint functions and improves metabolic action very effectively. During muscle training, try to take the right form and position without overdoing it. The adequate number of repetition numbers and weight differs depending on the purpose of the training. Please consult our staff.
4. Cool-down exercise
   → Refrain from suddenly stopping the exercise and try to gradually ease out. As the final stage of the exercise, thoroughly stretch the stiffened muscles so that no fatigue will be felt the next morning.

3. Machines installed

Please click here for the list of the training machines installed at the Aoba Gymnasium.