Develop Your Social Skills Through Sports!
Published: June 13, 2025
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“Gym Orso Ojima Branch,” a gymnastics school where mind and body grow.
Gym Orso Ojima Branch, which offers classes for children from age 2 to elementary students, is gaining attention for focusing not only on physical development but also on emotional education and nurturing social skills.
They focus on communication and discipline, encouraging children to be polite to parents, teachers, and others. In Japan, children learn the importance of respect and good manners from a young age, helping them develop into thoughtful and responsible individuals.
In the youngest class, the “Pre-Kids Class,” children around the age of 2 participate in lessons together with their parents.
By the way, the teacher helped me do a backflip for the first time in my life! My mom was not there, but I am sure she would have been amazed!
They also offer “Parents-Children Gymnastics,” which not only supports physical development but also nurtures bonding and trust between parents and children through shared movement.
Sometimes they organize adult-only events to test out the gym facilities and try other challenges like the backflip I did. Keep an eye on the website for dates!
At Gym Orso Ojima Branch, parents are welcome to observe lessons.
Not only can they watch their child’s progress in real time, but they also appreciate the opportunity to communicate with instructors and share in their child’s growth and development.
When teaching children from overseas who don’t speak much Japanese, the teacher uses translation apps and body language to communicate with both the children and their parents. That way, anyone can join in and have fun, no matter what language they speak.
Classes are organized by age and developmental stage, such as “Kids 1/2” and “Junior.”
For children who want to focus more seriously on gymnastics, there is also an “Acrobat” class available.
Children can come to have fun and make friends, or to exercise and improve their coordination. Some children are learning acrobatics because they dream of going to the Olympics. Any goal is welcome!
At Gym Orso Ojima Branch, the focus is not only on improving physical ability.
Through practices like greetings and listening carefully to the teacher, children also develop social skills and a sense of cooperation.
Doing this through sports makes it fun and natural!
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・Name：Diana
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※Information is based on May 2025. Prices, operating hours, and other details may change. Please verify with the store directly.
※All amounts mentioned in the article are inclusive of taxes.
