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Pogona Club Gym
[edit]Pogona Club Gym is a martial arts and fitness training facility with bases in Japan and Paraguay, specializing in mixed martial arts (MMA), kickboxing, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Founded by Makoto Hirata under the slogan "Let’s have fun and get strong together!"[1], the gym attracted many like-minded supporters and quickly developed into a thriving training community.
The gym started as an amateur club with no well-known instructors, but by fostering self-reliance and building a strong training curriculum and environment, it rapidly began producing champions and professional fighters. The gym quickly grew into one of Japan's most recognized MMA gyms.[2]
History
[edit]- January 2000: A martial arts club called Martial Arts Mission was launched in a warehouse owned by Pogona Club Co., Ltd. in Higashikawaguchi, Kawaguchi City, Saitama Prefecture.
- June 26, 2005: The facility was rebranded and officially launched as Pogona Club Gym, marking its transition into a full-scale martial arts gym.
- Since then, the gym has expanded into multiple branches and offers instruction primarily in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, MMA, and kickboxing.
Branch Expansion
[edit]- October 1, 2009: Higashiyamato Branch opened (now known as Takayama Dojo)
- 2010: Saitama Branch opened
- October 2014: Pogona Gym Asuncion opened in Paraguay (operates as an independent affiliate, not a direct branch)
See also
[edit]External links
[edit]- Pogona Club Gym Official Website
- Pogona Club Gym Saitama Site
- POGONA GYM ASUNCION Facebook
References
[edit]- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5czLVVt88s – Featured on the Christian TV program Lifeline in Japan.
- https://www.nikkorclub.com/contest/2016/ – Official record of Makoto Hirata’s award-winning photography (shows public recognition).
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/4882810385 – Book authored by Makoto Hirata on religious outreach (demonstrates notability of the founder).
Category:Mixed martial arts training facilities Category:Sports clubs and teams in Japan Category:Brazilian jiu-jitsu training facilities
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