STRIKING
Stand-up & kickboxing
From pad work and heavy bags to striking for MMA. Beginners receive individual guidance as they learn the fundamentals.
Mon / Wed / Fri →SAPPORO · MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
Have fun.
Get stronger.
Your first class. Your next challenge.
Start your journey here in Sapporo.
Kita 24 Jo Station, Namboku Line / Beginners and women welcome
POWER OF DREAMSCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓
LATEST NEWS
Latest from the gym
GYM HOURSOpen as usual during Silver Week
POD GYM will follow its regular schedule during the Silver Week holidays. With many of our fighters preparing for the event on Sunday, October 11, classes will run as usual on these public holidays.
September 21–23: open 17:00–22:00. Visitors and first-time participants are welcome. Please check the class schedule before coming.
THIS IS POD GYM
Martial arts.
For everyone.
Get active. Build confidence. Step into the ring one day. At POD GYM, you can enjoy martial arts in a way that fits your goals.
Kickboxing, grappling, wrestling and MMA. Our technique-focused training helps beginners and aspiring professionals develop their skills, strength and mindset while enjoying the process.
Station accessA 10-second walk from the south ticket gates at Kita 24 Jo Station
First class freeChoose striking, grappling or wrestling
LIFE AT POD GYM
Get a feel for life at POD.
Focused training. Smiles after class. Take a look at everyday life at POD GYM.
Train together. Grow together.
Feel the energy of striking class.
Women and men train together, developing their punching and kicking skills.
Watch. Practise. Make it your own.
Every session starts together.
Step inside the gym.
A look towards the training floor from the information area near the lockers and waiting room.
CLASS IN MOTION
See striking class in action.
About 1 min 30 sec / Tap to play
More training partners. More ways to grow.
Our striking classes regularly bring together around 30 people, with a wide range of builds, strengths and fighting styles. Having plenty of partners to practise with is one of POD GYM’s greatest strengths.
Many members already compete or are working towards their first fight. You will train alongside people who are serious about martial arts.
Competition can bring you face to face with all kinds of opponents. Training with different partners helps you learn to read distance and movement, build experience and adapt when it counts. Push each other forward and make every session rewarding.
FROM OUR INSTAGRAM
More moments from the gym.
See our classes and everyday gym life on Instagram.
@pod_gym
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POD GYM / InstagramSee posts from our official Instagram profile.
TRAINING
Strike. Wrestle. Grapple.
Explore every side of martial arts in one gym.
GRAPPLING
Grappling
Beginner and intermediate classes covering joint locks and chokes. Discover how technique can make a difference beyond size and strength.
Tue / Thu / Sat →WRESTLING
Takedowns & wrestling
Learn wrestling fundamentals and their application to MMA. Work on distance, balance and control of your body.
Friday →MMA
Mixed martial arts
Bring striking, wrestling and ground skills together. Attend each of those three classes at least once before joining MMA training.
Mon / Thu →WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Make time to train.
Pick a day to see your classes. Between classes, the gym is available for open mat (independent training). All times are Japan Standard Time, shown in 24-hour format.
Monday
Open 17:00–22:00
Striking
Beginner / intermediate / advanced
Striking sparring
Partner practice
MMA sparring
Mixed martial arts
Tuesday
Open 17:00–22:00
Grappling
Beginner / intermediate
Grappling sparring
Partner practice
Wednesday
Open 17:00–22:00
Striking
Beginner / intermediate / advanced
Kickboxing & boxing sparring
Partner practice
Thursday
Open 17:00–22:00
Grappling
Beginner / intermediate
MMA sparring
Mixed martial arts
Friday
Open 17:00–22:00
Striking
Beginner / intermediate / advanced
Striking sparring
Partner practice
Wrestling
Takedowns & control
Saturday
Open 17:00–21:00
Grappling
Beginner / intermediate
Open grappling sparring
Visitors from other gyms welcome / ¥500 entry
Sunday
Open 13:30–17:30
Open mat
Independent training / no regular classes
Regular hours: Mon–Fri 17:00–22:00 / Sat 17:00–21:00 / Sun 13:30–17:30
The gym may close on public holidays, on event days and around events. Check the news above for changes, including Silver Week hours. We may close early if no one is training.
For striking pad work, arrive by 20:00 (19:00 on Fridays). Please finish training 15 minutes before closing to allow time to get ready to leave.
YOUR FIRST STEP
Your first class starts here.
No booking needed to watch or try a class.
Check the schedule and come straight to the gym.
Your first trial classFREE
Try striking, grappling and wrestling once each.
Your first trial is free. A second and third trial cost ¥1,000 each, including tax, and must be in a different discipline you have not tried yet.
Before you visit
- When to arrive
- Aim to arrive before class or within 30 minutes of its start. You may leave early. Check the news for temporary closures or class cancellations.
- What to bring
- Bring workout clothes without metal parts, a towel for sweat and a spare T-shirt. Bring a separate towel if you plan to shower. For striking classes, bring your own gloves if you have them, plus hand wraps or cotton work gloves.
See Q&A for what to bring and training etiquette → - Just watching is welcome
- You can watch for free during opening hours. Get a feel for the classes before deciding whether to join.
MEMBERSHIP
Find your membership.
All prices are in Japanese yen and include tax. Choose a plan that fits your goals.
University students & adults
Men
10,500JPY / month
University students & adults
Women
9,500JPY / month
Elementary through high school
School students
8,000JPY / month
- Continuing members from the school-student plan
- 9,000JPY / month
- Pro developmentSpecialist techniques and knowledge for aspiring professionals
- 12,000JPY / month
- Corporate membershipRegister up to 5 people. No joining fee. Suitable for employee benefits.
- 50,000JPY / month
Joining fee12,000JPY
Annual fee3,000JPY
The annual fee is due each year in the month you joined. For your first visit as a member, bring the joining fee, one month's membership and the annual fee in cash. Please bring the exact amount.
A joining-fee waiver is available after a trial, subject to conditions including a limit of 5 new members per month and a 3-month commitment. Ask staff about eligibility and availability. If you join on the 1st–7th, your initial monthly payment covers the current month; from the 8th onward, it covers the following month.
Drop-ins, visit passes & private coaching
Drop-ins & visit passes
1 visit¥2,500
8 visits¥18,000
12 visits¥25,000
16 visits¥32,000
24 visits¥48,000
Visit passes are available at reception. No membership registration is required. Passes are valid for one year from the date of issue.
Private coaching with Kenichi Yamamoto
60 min: ¥6,000 / 90 min: ¥8,000 / 120 min: ¥10,000 per person
Available to members and non-members, by appointment only. Contact us for a session within 12:00–15:00 on weekdays or 14:00–17:00 on Sundays. Please ask about conditions for training as a pair.
Ask about private coaching ↗How to join
- 01
Complete the form
Read the membership terms, fill in your details and submit the registration form.
- 02
Set up monthly payments
Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to register with Getsugaku Panda, our monthly payment service.
- 03
Pay your initial fees
Bring your initial fees in cash to the gym, then you're ready to start.
Apply online directly from this website.
OUR TEAM
From Hokkaido to the world.
Fighters pursuing their goals. Coaches sharing their experience.
FOUNDER / HEAD COACH
Kenichi YamamotoFounder / Head coach
Kenichi founded Power of Dream Gym in 1998 and relaunched it in Hokkaido in 2011. Drawing on years of martial arts experience, his technique-focused coaching helps recreational members and aspiring professionals discover the enjoyment of training.
“Come and watch, or try a class.
See if you enjoy it before deciding to join.”
SORA YAMAMOTO
Sora Yamamoto
The first Hokkaido-based fighter to compete in RIZIN. Currently training abroad.
RAIKI ENDO
Raiki Endo
An active, ranked PANCRASE featherweight who also coaches at POD GYM.
PRO FIGHTERS Current professional roster
In professional debut order
- Toshiki WatanabeTapology
- Takazumi MoriTapology
- Hiroto KamematsuTapology
- Yunosuke SawaguchiTapology
- Daichi AokiTapology
- Rikito SatoTapology
- Peyton DillbergTapology
- Hinata SatoTapology
- Eiichi OguroTapology
IN MEMORY
KAZUKI (Kazuki Ando)TapologyCOACHES Our coaching team
- Yuki Yamamoto
- Striking · Mondays
- 中島 光陽
- Striking · Mondays
- 藤原 英司
- Striking · Wednesdays
- Masaki Aoi
- Wrestling
- Motoki Shiraki
- Striking & clinch work
- Keisuke Kurata
- Striking: Mon, Wed & Fri
Also coaches MMA on MMA class days
FROM POD TO THE RING
Ready to turn pro?
Bring your ambition. We bring the experience.
Your path to the professional ring starts at POD GYM.
POD GYM has trained many athletes who have gone on to compete professionally. Some now train at other gyms, taking the skills and experience they gained here into the next stage of their careers.
MMA and the foundations of pro wrestling.
Alongside mixed martial arts, POD teaches the fundamentals of professional wrestling. Athletes who trained here have gone on to wrestle in New Japan Pro-Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling, NOAH, DDT and many other promotions.
Build your fundamentals. Gain competitive experience. Work towards the ring you dream of. Our coaches and training environment have helped develop professional athletes, and we are ready to support your ambition. Your story could be next.
Take your first step at PODFrom POD to rings around the world
Some of the pro wrestlers who developed their skills at POD
- Jake Lee
- Progressed from All Japan Pro Wrestling and NOAH to New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
- Hokuto Omori
- Competes in All Japan Pro Wrestling.
- Kouki Iwasaki
- Has wrestled in DDT/DNA and other promotions.
- Masatora Yasuda
- Competes in New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
- RYUSEI
- Appears in NOAH alongside Tetsuya Naito as a member of LOS TRANQUILOS de JAPON.
Q&A
Before your first session.
QAre beginners and women welcome?
Yes. Whether you want to get active, manage your weight or develop martial arts skills, you can train at a level that suits your goals. Watch or try a class to get a feel for the gym.
QDo I need to book a visit or trial?
No booking is required. Arrive before your chosen class or within 30 minutes of the start. Your first trial is free: choose one striking, grappling or wrestling class.
QWhat should I wear and bring for a striking class?
Wear clothes you can move freely in, such as a T-shirt and shorts, with no metal parts such as zips or buttons.
- Your own gloves, if you have them
- Hand wraps or cotton work gloves
- A towel for wiping away sweat
- A spare T-shirt
If you have your own gloves, please bring them. Gloves are also available to borrow at the gym. When using borrowed gloves, you must wear your own hand wraps or cotton work gloves underneath.
If you have neither hand wraps nor cotton work gloves, clean cotton work gloves are available to buy at the gym for ¥100. Bring a separate towel if you plan to shower.
QWhat should I wear and bring for grappling or wrestling classes?
Shorts and a T-shirt are fine. Choose clothes you can move freely in, with no metal parts such as zips or buttons.
Bring a towel for sweat and a spare T-shirt. If you plan to shower, bring a separate towel to dry off.
QDo we train barefoot? What hygiene etiquette should I follow?
We train mainly barefoot. If your hands or feet are dirty or have an odour, please wash them in the shower room or another suitable washing area when you arrive, before training. Dry them with a towel before stepping onto the mats.
Please be especially mindful of sweat and odour in summer, and train with clean hands, feet and clothing. Thank you for helping keep training comfortable for everyone.
QHow often can I train?
Train at your own pace during opening hours. Except for fitness memberships, all membership types allow daily access to all classes. Ask a coach about prerequisites for classes such as MMA.
QWhat if I don't receive my registration email?
Check the email address you entered and your spam folder. Add podgym24@gmail.com and autoreply@form-mailer.jp to your safe senders list, and check that your inbox has space for new messages.
QHow do I pause or cancel my membership?
Contact the gym to arrange a visit, then complete and submit the required paperwork at reception by the 7th of the month before you want the pause or cancellation to take effect. Contacting us alone does not complete the process. Any outstanding fees must be paid before the request can be accepted. Paused memberships cost ¥500 per month, and the annual fee remains due in your joining month. Members who received a joining-fee waiver generally cannot pause or cancel within their first 3 months.
QCan visitors and members of other gyms train here?
Yes, drop-in visits are available. Members of other gyms can also join open grappling sparring on Saturdays from 19:00–20:00 for a ¥500 entry fee. Please arrive around 18:45, introduce yourself and train with care for both your own safety and your partners'.
Still have a question? Get in touch and we will be happy to help.
Contact usACCESS & CONTACT
Steps from the station.
A 10-second walk from the south ticket gates.
Directly connected to Kita 24 Jo Station.
POD GYM
001-0023, Japan2-1, Kita 23 Jo Nishi 4-chome, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido
Terminal Heights 24, basement level 2 (B2F)
- Mon–Fri
- 17:00～22:00
- Saturday
- 17:00～21:00
- Sunday
- 13:30～17:30
Contact us No booking is needed to watch or try a class. For membership pauses or cancellations, please contact us first to arrange a visit.
POWER OF DREAM