PJCC PUMP Junior Climbing Club
Go for it! The best in Japan! The best in the world!
PJCC, opened in 2010, is the oldest climbing club in Japan for junior climbers.
There are about 200 members in the club now, which is divided into 5 classes according to the level, from C class in which children can learn climbing with having fun, to S class to which some Japanese youth national team players belong.
Skilled and warm-hearted, instructors of PJCC have rich experiences for coaching, varied from senior climbers in C class to World Cup players in S class.
Based on the “Climber’s Bible” published in 2016 by PUMP, we will provide solid foundations and specialized training.
PJCC has produced many world-class climbers so far. Why not challenge the unlimited possibilities of your child?
General Class
Let’s start from having fun with climbing. Climb and enjoy as much as possible!!
You can learn the basics of forms and moves in the program. We also teach you the rules and manners necessary for climbing.
This class is for children who have learned the basics of climbing in C class and are motivated for further improvement. Along “Climber’s Bible”, you will make progress in a short period at forms, moves and training methods. In the PUMP1 and PUMP2 classes, the ability of lead climbing is requirements for membership (we can provide separate course to learn lead climbing if you ask).
This is the most advanced class among general classes. The class is for children who have mastered the basics and want to go up to the next step. Experienced instructors will help children improve their skills considering the appropriateness of each of them. Climbing ability for V5 bouldering and 5.12s sport route is requirements for this class. Children who want to enter the athlete class in the future are very welcome.
Athlete Class
This is the class to train players who can compete in climbing competitions. The target is Japan youth representative players or the children who have ability equivalent to them. Climbing ability for V7-9 boulder and 5.13s sport route is requirements for this class. We aim to foster top-class climbers who can compete in the world.
Test is held twice a year simultaneously at all PUMP gyms, and students are judged based on its result whether to go up to next class or not. In PUMP1, PUMP2 and PUMP OSAKA, test is done on both route climbing and bouldering. In B-PUMP OGIKUBO, B-PUMP TOKYO, B-PUMP YOKOHAMA and Climber’s Academy SHINJUKU, test is done on only bouldering.
PJCC Athlete Class players (as of 03/2019)
Natsumi Hirano (16)
- Asian Youth Championships 2018 / Bouldering / 1st place
- Asian Youth Championships 2018 / Lead / 1st place
- Lead World Cup 2018 in Kranj / 6th place
Saki Kikuchi (16)
- Asian Youth Championships 2018 / Bouldering / 2nd place
- Asian Youth Championships 2018 / Lead / 4th place
Kantaro Ito (16)
- Japan Youth Championships 2018 / Lead / Youth A / 1st place
- World Youth Championships 2018 / Lead / 12th place
The followings are junior athletes (the right to join international competition is given at over 16) ;
Momoka Miyajima (14)
Junior Olympics 2018 / Lead / Youth B / 1st place
Hana Koike (13)
Junior Olympics 2018 / Lead / Youth C / 1st place
Eito Tamiya (13)
Junior Olympics 2018 / Lead / Youth C / 7th place
Shion Omata (12)
Japan Youth Lead Championships 2018 / Youth C / 1st place
Coach of Athlete Class
Masahiro Higuchi (26)
- Lead World Cup 2018 in Kranj / 3rd place
- Many gold medals at national climbing competitions
How to apply for PJC
What to bring for PJCC
- Club T-shirts (\3,000 excluding tax): It’s necessary to wear it while classes
- Bouldering: Climbing shoes, Chalk bag, Chalk *rental service is not available
- Route Climbing: (in addition to gears for bouldering) Harness, Helmet (only for elementary school student) *rental service is available
Target age
B/A Class: from elementary school to high school student
S Class: until 19
Fee
C (Challenge) Class / Monthly Fee
B-PUMP gyms: ¥12,000 (tax excluded)
PUMP gyms: ¥13,600 (tax excluded)
Including usage fee while class is held
(If you want use gym before or after the class, it’s necessary to pay extra fee)
B (Basic) Class / Monthly Fee
B-PUMP gyms: ¥13,200 (tax excluded)
PUMP gyms: ¥14,500 (tax excluded)
Including 1-month free pass (applicable only for the gym where you have class)
A (Advanced) Class / Monthly Fee
B-PUMP gyms: ¥13,600 (tax excluded)
PUMP gyms: ¥15,500 (tax excluded)
Including 1-month gold free pass (applicable for all PUMP gyms)
S / SS (Athlete) Class / 4 classes in a month
¥20,000 (tax excluded)
Including 1-month gold free pass (applicable for all PUMP gyms)
Special Gifts
・1-month free pass (only for B Class)
・1-month gold free pass (only for SS / S / A Class)
Date of class
Please check the date at websites of each store.