Kōdō Junior Chess & Strategy Academy · Osaka
Move first. Think later. Lesson’s free.
Three ancient games, chess, shogi and Go, for children aged 6–15 in the heart of Osaka. Small groups, taught in English and Japanese, completely screen-free.
- Chess · Shogi · GoTHREE BOARDS
- Ages 6–15SMALL GROUPS OF 8
- English & 日本語BILINGUAL
- Free trialFIRST LESSON
The subject · Three boards
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.
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Chess
Chess
Sixty-four checkered squares, two armies, one king to protect.
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Shogi
Shogi
Japan’s chess, played with five-sided wooden
Belt ranking
Progress you can see, one belt at a time
Colored belt levels tell families exactly where their child stands and what comes next. You don’t need to know the rules of chess, shogi or Go to follow along. Every child gets a clear goal to work toward.
- Colored belt levels
- Parent-friendly progress view
- Clear next goal for every child
Colors shown are illustrative only.
Seasonal tournament
Every March, the boards come out
Each March the academy hosts its tournament, a chance for students to put their skills into play. All year it gives children a friendly goal to prepare for.
Next eventDetails will be shared with families.For the whole family
Screen-free learning that fits a busy week
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 the whole family can feel good about.