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Bring sports clothes and water. Boxing gloves are available at the gym. Bring a towel.
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Choose a trial lesson, a weekly subscription, a 10-lesson pass or unlimited training. Memberships run in four-week periods. Weekly subscriptions use credits; each physical check-in costs one credit.
Jan Plas (✝ 2010), founder of Mejiro Gym Amsterdam, visited Japan in 1975 with Jan van Looyen and Peter van der Hemel. In Tokyo he met sensei Kurosaki at his dojo in the Mejiro district. That district gave the gym its name.
Mejiro Gym Amsterdam became one of the foundations of Dutch kickboxing and has shaped generations of athletes for more than 50 years.
Register at reception or choose a subscription through the Mejiro Gym booking system. After registration, activate your account through the email link.
Can beginners join?
Yes. Beginners can follow beginner and all-level classes. Tell the trainer it is your first time.
How do I book a trial lesson?
Use the Book Trial Lesson button and reserve through the Mejiro Gym app / Virtuagym system.
How do credits work?
Weekly subscriptions use credits. Each physical check-in costs 1 credit. A 1x per week subscription gives 4 credits per 4-week period, 2x gives 8, and 3x gives 12. Unlimited has no credit limit.
What should I bring?
Sports clothes and water. Boxing gloves are available at the gym. Bring a towel.
What if I get injured?
You can freeze your subscription temporarily with a doctor’s note, for a maximum of three months. Request this by email.
How do I cancel?
Cancellation is by email only, with at least one full period of four weeks notice before the next renewal.
Are classes also explained in English?
Classes are mainly in Dutch, but trainers can explain in English when needed.
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Mejiro Gym Amsterdam: 50+ years of fighting heritage
Jan Plas (✝ 2010), founder of Mejiro Gym Amsterdam, went on a visit to Japan in 1975 with Jan van Looyen and Peter van der Hemel. In Japan he met with sensei Kurosaki at his dojo in Tokyo. The dojo of Kurosaki was situated in the "Mejiro" district, so this is where the name originated from.
Mejiro Gym Amsterdam was established in 1975 and became one of the defining names in Dutch kickboxing. Its identity was shaped by hard training, technical precision and the practical fighting mentality that made the Dutch style respected worldwide.
The gym grew into a place where beginners, serious amateurs and professional fighters could train under the same roof. That mix still matters. A good gym is not only measured by champions, but by the daily standard it demands from everyone who steps on the mat.
Over the decades, Mejiro Gym became associated with world-class striking, disciplined combinations, heavy bag work, timing, footwork and the direct trainer-to-student correction that separates real progress from casual fitness. The result is a legacy that goes beyond nostalgia: it is a training culture that still works.
Today, Mejiro Gym Amsterdam continues that line with classes for different levels, including beginners, kids, heavy bag training, technique sessions and combat sports training around kickboxing and Muay Thai. The message is simple: train properly, stay consistent and respect the craft.
People behind the gym
André Mannaart
Business & Organization
Business and organization, franchise, seminars and kickboxing galas/nights.
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