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A New Era for Swimming Education at Tipness

The world of swimming education is evolving towards a more personalized approach, and one pioneering this change is Tipness, a fitness company based in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Beginning in April 2026, Tipness will launch a small-group kids swimming school at its facility in Miyamaedaira, Kawasaki, bringing innovative methodologies to the younger generation.

This initiative aligns with Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT), which advocates for individualized learning in educational environments. The push for personalized education has become more apparent, especially with the growth of the GIGA School Initiative, which encourages the use of digital resources to cater to individual learner needs. Such transformative approaches are not confined to traditional school settings but extend to extracurricular activities as well.

Over the past 20 years, Tipness has honed its expertise in kids swimming, and now, it will adopt a small-group instructional model at the Miyamaedaira branch. The intent is to tailor swim lessons to suit each child's personality and developmental pace. This method not only allows for better performance but also fosters a dialogic teaching style that encourages children to think independently, connecting small success experiences to build their confidence and promoting holistic growth.

Features of the New School

1. Small Groups for Personalized Instruction
By limiting class sizes to less than half of traditional lessons, instructors can closely engage with each child's unique personality and developmental rhythm. This intimate setting provides extended swimming time per child, leading to significantly improved skills.

2. 70-Minute Conversational Lessons
Each session lasts 70 minutes, during which children swim while actively discussing their movements with their coach. This process helps them articulate their actions, enhancing learning speed and developing valuable skills like self-observation and effective communication, which are beneficial in their future endeavors.

3. Study Swim Program Utilizing Digital Tools
The Study Swim program introduces active learning to the swimming curriculum. Children will use tablets to review their swimming techniques, fostering a cycle of thinking, trying, and improving, which greatly boosts motivation and learning speed.

4. Premium Environment for Kids and Parents
Tipness has ensured comfort by incorporating multiple lockable cubicles in the kids' locker room and creating a relaxation area for parents watching the lessons.

School Overview

• - Location: 1-10-1 Miyamaedaira, Miyamae Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
• - Target Age: 2 years 6 months to 18 years
• - Capacity: Approximately half that of traditional classes (beginner classes will have a maximum of about 5 children)
• - Curriculum: Instruction will follow the existing Tipness Kids structure, adhering to 58 levels of original advancement criteria.
• - Monthly Fee: 19,800 yen (tax included) with an additional registration fee of 3,300 yen (tax included)
• - Start Date: April 2026

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While the nearby Tipness Miyazakidai branch offers a more conventional kids swimming program at accessible monthly rates, the new small-group school will serve as an additional option for parents looking to align their child’s developmental stage and educational philosophy with their swimming lessons.

About Tipness Kids

Managed by Tipness Co., Ltd., the Tipness Kids program caters to children from birth up to 18 years, aiming to broaden their future opportunities through its concept “OPEN MANY DOORS!” By leveraging the principles of physical development and child psychology, Tipness presents scientifically designed programs in various disciplines including swimming, gymnastics, dance, karate, English conversation, and programming.

For more information about Tipness Kids and their offerings, visit the official website.

About Tipness Co., Ltd.

• - CEO: Akihiro Shimizu
• - Headquarters: 5-6 Yobanchō, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Founded: October 1986
• - Business Activities: Operates fitness clubs
• - Number of Locations: 144 directly operated locations, 3 franchises, and 11 contracted facilities (including designated management) as of February 2026.