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[Accepting New Students from August 15, 2024!] Special Gymnastics Classes taught by a Former Olympian at the Sorano Spa starting on Tuesday, September 3
Seeking energetic kids!
~ Aim for Gold at our Gymnastics Classes coached by Athens Olympic Gold Medalist Naoya Tsukahara ~
Gymnastics classes taught by Athens Olympic gold medalist Naoya Tsukahara start on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Classes are held regularly every Tuesday so that kids can make gymnastics a part of their extracurricular activities every month. Classes are also available separately to fit busy schedules, but as an incentive, monthly applications entitle participants to free use of the SORANO Hotel pool twice a month!
With direct instruction by a former Olympic gold medalist, learn correct forms and movements to prevent injuries. Gymnastics is the core of all kinds of sports. Getting accustomed to moving your body from an early age positively affects physical development.
Please apply early as we offer special benefits for applications made in August through the end of September.
Application Details
| Application period | From August 15 (Thursday), 2024 |
| Capacity | 10 students Applications will be closed once the capacity is reached. |
| Target age | From kindergarten age to sixth grade in elementary school (ages 4 to 12) ◆ Parents and guardians are welcome to participate but not required. |
| Monthly fee (four times a month) | 11,000 yen (tax inclusive) per month ◆Special offer for monthly applications◆ Free use of the Sorano Hotel pool twice a month (one student and one guardian for a total of two users) ◆Notes about our incentive for monthly participation◆ ・Our pool is available for use for one hour from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the gymnastics class. ・Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Children may not use our pool by themselves.) ・Please bring your own swimwear. |
| *One-time participation is also available (2,750 yen tax inclusive per class). See details here | |
| What to bring | Training wear (comfortable clothing), indoor shoes, towel (for wiping off sweat), drink |
Gymnastics Class Details
| Dates | From September 3 (Tuesday), 2024 Every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Venue | SORANO Hotel 10th Floor Gym Studio |
| Contents | ●Stretching Increase flexibility and prevent injuries by learning stretches used by a former Olympic gymnast. ●Simple gymnastics exercises Learn simple gym mat skills such as forward rolls and the bridge. These movements are useful in daily living as they help develop flexibility, strength, and balance. ●Back handspring Back handsprings not only offer experience with aerial movement but also helps develop a sense of balance by practicing the landing. |
How to apply (Applications start on August 15 (Thursday), 2024)
Please apply by phone or at the SOANO Spa reception (10th floor).
Sorano Spa direct line +81(0)42-540-7860 (Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
| ◆Monthly participation： | Please pay at the hotel at the beginning of the month during class. |
| *For monthly participation, refunds will not be made for any missed classes. | |
| ◆One-time participation: | Please pay at the hotel per class. |
| *The class is by reservation only so please book by Sunday each time. |
Special Offers
Enjoy our special offers below by applying early from August 15 (Thursday) to September 30 (Monday), 2024.。
１．Free to apply (normally 10,000 yen)
２.Receive a free SORANO Hotel logo cap
Instructor
Naoya Tsukahara
Gymnastics Director, Community Contribution Promotion Office, TACHIHI HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
[Biography]
Born June 25, 1977
Hometown: Tokyo (born in Nagasaki)
Athens Olympic Games gymnastics gold medalist
Five-time consecutive champion of the All-Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships (1996 to 2000)
Received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon in 2004
[Competitive History]
1995 Inter-High School Competition two-time consecutive individual champion (1994 to 1995)
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games – 10th place in teams, 12th place individual
1997 Lausanne World Championships – 4th place in teams, individual bronze, bronze in parallel bars
1999 Tianjin World Championships – 4th place in teams, individual silver, silver in parallel bars
2000 Sydney Olympic Games – 4th place in teams, 18th place individual, 8th place in high bars, five consecutive All-Japan Championships (1996 to 2000)
2001 3 consecutive NHK Cup titles (1999 to 2001)
2002 Participated in the Debrecen World Championships
2003 Anaheim World Championships – team bronze, 7th place individual, 4th place in parallel bars
2004 Athens Olympic Games – team gold
2006 Aarhus World Championships – team bronze
2013 Obtained Australian citizenship (competed for Australia from 2008 to 2016)
2016 Retired from competition
[Coaching History]
2016 Asahi Life Gymnastics Club general manager and gymnastics club principal (retired in March)
2017 Montreal World Championships Japan Women’s National Team head coach
2017 Japanese Olympic Committee Tokyo training coach
2018 Doha World Championships Japan Women’s National Team head coach
Inquiries
Please call the SORANO Spa to ask about our gymnastics classes: +81(0)42-540-7860 (Hours 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
