Chess · Shogi · Go, ages 6–15

A quiet table, a real board, a first move

Kōdō teaches chess, shogi and Go to children in the heart of Osaka. Small groups of 8, taught in English and Japanese, completely screen-free.

Book Free Trial

English & Japanese · Free trial lesson

Mon–Thu, 4:30–7:00pm
Max 8 per group
¥12,000 / month

Plate 00 · GoMove your pointer over the board

§ 01 · The subject

Chess, shogi, Go: three boards, three ways to think

Children learn chess, shogi and Go, three classic strategy games from different traditions. Each board asks a child to plan ahead, weigh choices and learn from the result. Together they build a broad strategic toolkit, all without a screen.

Plate 01 · Chess

Chess

Two armies on a checkered field. Plan ahead: every move opens some doors and closes others.
Plate 02 · Shogi

Shogi

Japan’s own chess-like game. Weigh choices: a captured piece can return to the board under your colour.
Plate 03 · Go

Go

Black and white stones set on the crossings. Learn from the result: the board shows plainly what each stone did.

“Plan ahead. Weigh choices. Learn from the result.”

Three boards · One quiet table · No screens

§ 02 · The practical part

Small groups of 8, Monday to Thursday after school

Classes run Monday to Thursday from 4:30 to 7:00pm, designed around the after-school hours of busy families. Groups are limited to 8 children so each child is seen and heard. Instruction is offered in English and Japanese. Tuition is ¥12,000 per month.

Not sure yet? The first lesson is free.

Schedule
Mon–Thu, 4:30–7:00pm
Group size
Max 8 per group
Language
English & Japanese
Tuition
¥12,000 / month

Plate 04 · Ranking

Progress you can see, one colored belt at a time

Families always know where their child stands and what comes next. No need to know the rules of the games: every child works toward a clear goal.

Colored belt levels
Parent-friendly progress view
Clear next goal for every child

Tap a ribbon to see how a parent reads it.

Illustration only. Real belt colors and order are shared by the academy.

Plate 05 · Seasonal

Every March, the boards come out for the tournament

Each March the academy hosts a seasonal tournament, a chance for students to put their skills into play. It gives children a friendly goal to prepare for all year.

Hosted every March
Seasonal event

Details for the next event will be shared with families.

Try a free lesson before the next March

For families

Screen-free learning that fits a busy week

Two players · One board

Face to face across a real board.

After a day of school and devices, children sit face to face across a real board. Classes are scheduled for after-school hours, and the belt system keeps parents informed without extra effort. It is focused, social thinking time for the whole family to feel good about.

After school: Mon–Thu, 4:30–7:00pm
For parents: Belt levels show progress, no extra effort
In the room: Small groups of 8

Free trial lesson

Try a lesson free. Pick up a piece.

See what happens.

Your child is welcome to a free trial lesson to meet the games, the teachers and the other students. Tell us your child’s age and preferred language, and we will get back to you about a trial day. Classes are Monday to Thursday, 4:30 to 7:00pm.

Ages 6–15
English / 日本語
Groups of 8