Iron John Academy is a Tokyo-based community of men who are passionate about personal growth through developing hard and soft skills to improve their personal and professional lives.

Iron John Academy

Maybe you’ve been going to the gym and using the machines, but it never quite feels like progress. You want to feel stronger, not just in your body, but in how you carry yourself. This class is a place to start building that.

Maybe you’ve looked over at the barbell rack and wondered what it would take to step up there with confidence. Here, you’ll learn how: safely, steadily, and with the right guidance.

If you want a simple, powerful routine that helps you grow in strength and presence, the kind of workout that shapes both body and character, this class is for you.

This program is built around five essential barbell lifts:

These classes run in a continuous cycle, and you can join at any point. If you miss one, you’ll have the chance to catch it later. Remember, progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about consistency.

You’ll learn a straightforward workout routine that you can follow on your own. Simple, but powerful. It works your whole body, builds strength and balance, and helps strip away the extra weight that holds you back.

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to handle the barbell safely, with respect for both the equipment and the people around you.

Come ready to move, to bend your knees, raise your arms, and put in real work. You don’t need fancy gear, just a willingness to sweat and learn.

Lockers and private showers are available at the venue.

 a well-equipped space built for real work. The gym provides everything we need, including weights, racks, lockers, and showers, and is known for its professional yet welcoming atmosphere.

UFC Gym offers a wide range of classes, from combat and strength training to yoga, pilates, and their signature Daily Ultimate Training, a challenging full-body workout designed to push your limits.

From Ogikubo Station, take the South Exit and walk straight down the busy street heading south. You’ll find UFC Gym in the basement of the building next to the Co-Op store.

This class is led by Leszek, the First Student at Iron John Academy. By day, he’s a software engineer who knows the challenges of long hours at a desk and the toll a sedentary lifestyle can take.

Over the past two decades, he has learned what it takes to build strength, stay consistent, and find balance between work, health, and life. His approach to training is simple: respect the weight, respect your body, and progress one step at a time.

This class isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing up. Leszek’s goal is to help men rediscover the power and steadiness that come from honest physical work.

Barbell 101: Squat