NEWS | BETA Climbing Gym - Bouldering - Shinjuku, Tokyo

Lead climbing is the foundation of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using a rope, you first need to learn lead climbing.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, such as lead climbing systems and belay mechanics, it’s time to move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.

This workshop is a workshop that teaches the rope work and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
Suitable for lead climbing beginners and those who want a refresher. The class will be held on the Beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can attend without worrying about the weather.
Lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing technique” and [Part 2] “Belay technique” will be taught in two parts, combining classroom learning and practice.
Both have a lot of things to know and things to do, 2.5 hours for each part, 5 hours in total. It’s going to be a dense time.

Therefore, even if you take this course, you will not be able to practice lead climbing immediately at the lead gym or Sotoiwa.
It is necessary to practice repeatedly so that clipping and belaying can be performed smoothly, and to understand safety management such as the risks on rocky areas, how to use the correct gear, and what to do in case of a fall.

In Beta, students follow up on a safe lead climbing debut with:

1) Rope practice (every Monday from 19:00)
We hold rope practice sessions mainly for those who have taken the beta rope course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on hand to help you practice.
Participation by yourself is also fine. You can either practice with someone who has the same goal as you, or the staff will be your practice partner.
There is no participation fee. Only gym usage fee is OK.
Rope and gear rentals are free.

2) Free rope gear rental
Course participants can rent ropes and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) for free at any time.
Please come and practice when it is convenient for you.

3) Outer rock lead climbing beginner practice session
We are holding a lead climbing practice meeting at the outside rock.
It’s basically a top rope climbing practice, but I also practice climbing on a lead and belaying in consideration of my skills, etc., depending on the request.

4) Order rope course
We also offer courses on individual topics such as belaying and top rope fulcrum construction.
Content and schedule can be arranged according to your request.

Also, you can take the “Lead Climbing Beginner Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn how to lead properly!

February dates

Part1/2 2 (Fri) 10:30~
Part1 9 (Fri) 19:00~
Part1/2 12 (Mon) 9:00~
Part1/2 14 (Wed) 10:30~
Part1/2 16 (Fri) 10:30~
Part 2 16 (Fri) 19:00~
Part1/2 23 (Fri) 9:00~

Overview

[Course content]

[Part 1] Climb ———-
・ About the types of climbing Explain about bouldering / rope climbing (lead / top rope)
・Harness attached/Figure 8 knot
・An explanation of the grade, etc., which can be a challenge on the top rope
・Clip practice　
・Anchor types and safety
・Clip demonstration in lead climbing
・Explanation of NG4 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/entering between rope and wall/carrying down)
・About safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
・Lead climbing practice on a pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*We will keep the figure 8 knot practice to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared a video for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.

[Part 2] Belay version———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and changes in belay methods (body belay such as square entanglement)
・Belay device braking experience
・Practice putting in and taking out a rope by wearing a belay device
・ Top rope belay demonstration Top rope belay practice (staff climbing)
・ Lead belay demonstration Lead belay practice (staff climbing)

[Date and time]
It is held several times a month, but the days of the week differ depending on the month.
Check the dates at the bottom of the page or on the gym calendar.

[Place] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face

[Lecturer] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)

[Target] Inexperienced lead climbers & beginners
*Participation must be over 18 years old.

[Capacity] 6 people (reservation system, first-come-first-served basis)
Minimum number of participants　1 person

[Course fee]
4400 yen each (tax included)
*Gym usage fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.

【Belongings】
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harnesses and belay devices are available for free rental. Rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and gather on the 3rd floor.

[Videos for preparation and review]
How to tie a figure eight knot (eight knot)

How to clip

Registration

If you would like to participate, please Beta store, call or email.

▼ Please tell us the following information at the store, by phone, or by e-mail.
1. Desired date of participation
2. Your name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Whether or not to rent (If yes, please describe the items you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)
7. Participating schedule (example: 4/8 (Sat) before and after, etc.)

▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info＠beta-climbing.com
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆Email Subject: ○/○ ○ time～Lead Climbing Beginner Course ○ Participation Request
◆E-mail text: Please write 1. to 7. in the previous section.

[Deadline] The deadline will be closed as soon as the application reaches the capacity.

[On the day] Please complete the reception (please pay the course fee) and change clothes at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please complete the update as necessary.
* If you are not a beta member, you will need to register as a member, so please register in advance with Pre-registration is recommended.

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For those who have applied, we will send you an e-mail from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending the participation application email, please call beta.
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*Notice to everyone*
The [3F] climbing area may not be open to the general public during the course. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.

Lead Climbing Beginners Workshop Past Events

Consultation meeting for nail and finger skin concerns

Tuesday, February 20
Ronilo Representative Athlete Nail Trainer Mai Masuhara will visit us.

Consultation is free.
If you have any concerns or worries about your nails, please feel free to contact us.
Recently, more and more people are taking care of their toenails. For climbers who wear tight shoes, it’s only natural that their toenails hurt! It may be a lot of people who think.
However, you may be able to relieve the pain by reinforcing your nails with nail care and growing your nails strong.
Please feel free to contact us.

Not only climbers, but mountaineers and trail runners are also welcome.
Men! “Let’s learn about the culture of nail care!” Care for weakened nails, care for improving performance, and important for athletes. Of course it’s stylish too!

Please ask the staff on the day. (We will prepare a consultation reservation form. You can also make a reservation in advance.)
Learn more about athlete nails

Are you climbing as hard as you can without thinking about your nails and fingertips?

For those who answered No…
-Pain in nails and fingers
・I’m afraid it will get worse because my nails are cracking.
・Ripped finger skin
・I can’t hold the hold well

If you have a problem with your nails or fingers, it will have a bad effect on both your mental and physical…

If you can solve problems with nails and fingers, it may be a hint for achieving goals and collecting tasks! !

The hint to solve the problem is in daily care!

mentally

-Pain in nails and fingers
・I’m afraid it will get worse because my nails are cracking.
・Ripped finger skin
・I can’t hold the hold well

⇒ Anxiety
If there is an element of anxiety, I will save my movement somewhere and I will not be able to put out 100% of my power.
There are many body parts that can be maintained to prevent such anxiety.

Fingertip care is one of them.
Nail care, which is the terminal part, is also connected to mental care, allowing you to fully demonstrate your abilities.

⇒ The important thing is a sense of security

physical

-Pain in nails and fingers
・I’m afraid it will get worse because my nails are cracking.
・Ripped finger skin
・I can’t hold the hold well

⇒ Strength escapes
Bones do not extend to fingertips. Nails, which compensate for this, are important organs that protect the fingertips and control the amount of force applied.
It is nail pressure that makes the most of the functions of the fingertips.

If the nails are in a healthy state, it will be difficult to miss the action of the muscles and tendons of the fingers, the accuracy of the holding will increase, and it will lead to a state where it is easier to demonstrate your ability.

⇒ A healthy body is important

What is nail pressure

Nail pressure means that the nail firmly receives the force applied from the pad of the finger. For example, you can throw the ball farther or faster. When running, the power of kicking out is increased, and the body balance that supports and stabilizes the body is also improved.

From a mental and physical (physical) point of view, nail pressure is an important factor that is indispensable for sports.
Even if you use only boneless fingertips to hold the finger, if the nail is in a healthy and moderately hard state, the nail pressure will support the finger, increasing the sense of stability.

Athlete Nail Trainer® x Climber

◆Trainer Mai Masuhara’s experience story◆
~ Athlete Nail® by a manicurist with ７ years of climbing experience ~

[Before gaining knowledge of athlete nails] I think my nails are a hindrance while climbing ⇒ I had my nails as deep as possible
*Reason: When I had to have a fine hold, it was better not to hit walls and rocks with my nails, and I used to use deep nails when it got in the way. If my nails were too long, it would hit the wall and I felt that I could not hold the ball.

[After gaining knowledge of athlete nails] She finds out that her power is running away⇒Adjust the length of the nail to a length that is easy to climb (= the same length as the outline of the finger) >
*Reason: When holding a small hold, if I adjusted the length of my nails so that it would be easier to climb, I felt a sense of stability when I held it, and it was easier to climb, and I felt less pain in my fingertips.

* Athlete Nail Trainer® is certified by the Athlete Nail Association

Are they different from fashionable nails?

Athlete Nail is a nail maintenance technique that adjusts the length and shape of nails to prevent injuries and improve performance.

・Professional athletes
・Those who exercise as a hobby
・Those who want to prevent injuries to their fingertips due to sports. . .

For all athletes who play sports such as.
Not only for climbers, but also for those who are engaged in sports that abuse their nails, such as trail running and mountain climbing.

Please consult a nail trainer for nail troubles

If you have a friend or family member who is a manicurist, please consult them first if you have any problems!
If you have a solution, it may be easier to talk to someone near you!

Athlete nail trainers specialize in knowledge of damage to nails and around nails caused by athletes’ movements, and techniques to maintain them. Please feel free to contact the athlete nail trainer!

Learn more about athlete nails

Menu/Prices

	HAND		FOOT
Filing 　　Adjust the shape and length of your nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	15 minutes	¥1500
cuticle care 　　Maintenance such as nail hairline, hangnail, etc.	20 minutes	2000 yen	20 minutes	¥2500
Reinforcing coat 　　Reinforcement for soft/breakable nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	10 minutes	1000 yen
Keratin care (around nails) 　　Adjust the shape and length of your nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	15 minutes	¥1500
Keratin care (palms, soles) 　　Adjust the shape and length of your nails	10 minutes	1000 yen	15 minutes	¥1500

Beta Climbing Climbers Care｜ Athlete nails

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November 2023 Monthly Challenge Climbing Shoes Gift Lottery Result Announcement

2024年02月01日

We will inform you of the October monthly lottery results.

There were 346 people listed on the check sheet. thank you very much!

We will announce the lottery results soon.

1st prize: Climbing shoes of your choice
わさお san

2nd prize original T-shirt
タダノメガネ san

3rd class day ticket
kogi san

congratulations!

If you have won, please inform the staff.

Well, the probability of winning has nothing to do with the number of completed entries. Anyone who writes their name has an equal chance.
The first assignment is about 5th grade, so I’m going to do my best! !

In the beta, we hope that you will enjoy new challenges through the monthly challenges and check your progress through the tape challenges, which have long set cycles. The monthly assignments have a slightly different taste than the tape assignments, such as dynamic assignments, so be sure to give them a try!

You can choose your favorite shoes from among Scarpa, Sportiva, Unparallel, Madrock, and Black Diamond.

Monthly starts in February!
Please give it a try! !

Number of completed registrations in November

Total number of completed registrations in 2023 as of the end of November

Entry form 1F

Entry form 2F

[February 2024 schedule] Information on business hours, lectures/event schedule

2024年02月01日

February schedule

2nd floor complete renewal February 13th (Tue) – 15th (Thu)
The 2nd floor will also be renovated. We welcome guests Atsushi Shimizu, Miharu Sotome, and Ayane Sakai. Let’s finish early your target problems!

[Natural Icefall] Yonago Fudo Ice Climbing Course 2/17-18
Enjoy ice climbing at Yonago Fudo! The course will be held at Kimyou Falls, where even beginners can try it out in the area, and Kenji Narita will be the instructor.
Also, the approach, which is known to be long, can be significantly shortened using a snowmobile!
For more information, please see “Yonago Fudo Ice Climbing Course”

Weekday climbing club regular climbing practice session
We have decided to hold the event on the 2nd Thursday, 3rd Tuesday, and 4th Wednesday of each month.
In addition, we have expanded the range of content, and are not limited to face lead climbing, but also crack, multi, ice, etc. as much as possible. Please feel free to contact us!

Our Kids School is still recruiting!
Fun Class (Thu & Fri): Aiming at making children enjoy bouldering as well as promote physical and mental growth through teamwork.
Sport Class (Mon & Wed): Focusing on enhancing climbing skills, physical strength, and mental attributes like problem-solving, patience, and critical thinking.
Class in English (Tue): The class will be conducted in English. Open to both native and non-native speakers.

■Outdoor Lead Crack & Multi Practice Session

Super Beginners’ Lead Climbing Course: 3 (Sat) at Mt. Washizu

Weekday Climbing Club: 8(Thu)Multi/yugawara・20(Tue) & 28(Wed) (Content Location TBD, we can decide it together)
Crack Practice: 10 (Sat) at Yugawara Makuiwa
Multi-Pitch Practice Session: 8(Thu)・4 (Sun) at Yugawara Makuiwa Goku Slab

That is all about our outdoor climbing sessions.

■「Yuitaso’s Body Maintenance」
Scheduled for January 10 (Wed) and 24 (Wed) on the 3.5F.
– You can receive treatments without using the gym.
– We will help you build a body suitable for climbing with acupressure and taping based on your own condition!
Please feel free to consult about any fatigue issues or other concerns that are related to climbing or your daily work.

Each session includes counseling and self-care training.
– Acupressure: ¥2,000 => First time special offer: ¥1,500
– Acupressure + Taping: ¥2,500 => First time special offer: ¥2,000
– Acupressure + 5 minutes: ¥500 (Up to 10 minutes)
– Taping only: ¥500

■Indoor Lead Climbing Beginners Class class
The course is divided into two parts. You can attend either but starting with the first part is recommended because you won’t have any difficulty catching up!

■Introduction to Indoor Multi-Pitch Climbing
The course is divided into two parts. You can attend either but starting with the first part is recommended because you won’t have any difficulty catching up!
We also recommend taking the “Rope Ascending” course together with the Multi-Pitch course!

■Introduction to Dry Tooling
The number of people preparing for ice cream has increased, and we have been fully booked since last month. Dratu is a fun muscle training. Enjoy it all year round!
If you’re curious or want to start Dry Tooling, consider taking the Introduction to Dry Tooling course.
It’s held every first Wednesday of the month, and this month it’s on February 7 (Wed).

■Dry Tooling Top Rope Session
The only opportunity to do Dry Tooling vertical climbing at Beta. Climbing vertically is always fun!
Please stay tuned for this month’s session dates:)

■Dry Tooling Dojo (Dry Tooling Practice)
Held on February 13 (Tue).

Let’s move on to the next topic: Body care.
Taking care of nails, fingertips, as well as the whole body is crucial for all climbers.
We recommend you attend the body care sessions below regularly.

■「Nail & Fingertip Consultation by Athlete Nail」
Scheduled for January is TDB. If you have concerns like cracked fingertips or so, feel free to pay a visit! We also offer all-in-one moisturizing gel at a special price.
Oh…it’s getting colder and colder these days, so make sure to take good care of your fingertips! “Moisturize first!”

[Bouldering] Monthly Labo February 12th (Monday) 14:00-16:00 No reservation required

2024年01月31日

Monthly Labo
Moves are explained using monthly assignments that change every month.
We invite all participants to climb and give advice on how to improve and overcome their weaknesses.
If you feel like you don’t understand a move, can’t reproduce it, aren’t good at it, or want to get better at any of the monthly assignments, please join us.

Beta’s chief setter, Shun, will analyze and give instructions for each individual.
Participation conditions are those who can complete the monthly assignments. (To conduct sessions using monthly assignments)
If you can’t climb the monthly challenges yet, but would like to receive instructions, please visit “Personal Lessons”

I want to know these moves such as dyno (lunge), cypher, kyon, toe hook, heel hook, cross move, fracking, etc. etc. is also fine.
Also, Shun, who is in charge, is 161cm tall and small. Problems unique to young children, such as distance calculations, essential techniques for small children, and smearing, are also OK.

Held on Monday, February 12th!

Overview

[Location] Beta [1F] [2F]

[Time] 14:00-16:00

[Instructor] Shun (Toshiya Nagayama)

[Target] People who can complete monthly assignments
*Participation must be 18 years or older.

[Capacity] 6 people for each division

[Course fee] 1100 yen (tax included)
*Separate gym usage fee.
*Please pay at the reception on the day.

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at the Beta store, by phone, or by email.
▼For email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body text below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
*Please replace @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆Email subject:〇/〇　[Indoor] Monthly Labo
Example: “4/2 [Indoor] Monthly Labo application” ← Please enter the month and date in
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 5. below.
1.Name
2.Gender
3.Date of birth
4.Telephone number (please write the number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Beta member or non-member (please write either; if you are a non-member, please also write your pre-registration number)

*If applying as a group, please write the names of other participants.

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Those who have applied will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming that the application has been accepted. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days after sending your participation application email, please call Beta.
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Monthly Labo past events

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[Indoor] Lead Climbing Beginners Lesson 2-part system Part 1 [Climb] Part 2 [Belay] (3F) Reservation required Scheduled for February 2024

[Climber × Athlete Nail] Nail and finger skin worries 　2/20 (Tuesday) night

November 2023 Monthly Challenge Climbing Shoes Gift Lottery Result Announcement

[February 2024 schedule] Information on business hours, lectures/event schedule

[Bouldering] Monthly Labo February 12th (Monday) 14:00-16:00 No reservation required

BETA Climbing Gym

[Indoor] Lead Climbing Beginners Lesson 2-part system Part 1 [Climb] Part 2 [Belay] (3F) Reservation required Scheduled for February 2024

[Climber × Athlete Nail] Nail and finger skin worries 2/20 (Tuesday) night

November 2023 Monthly Challenge Climbing Shoes Gift Lottery Result Announcement

[February 2024 schedule] Information on business hours, lectures/event schedule

[Bouldering] Monthly Labo February 12th (Monday) 14:00-16:00 No reservation required

BETA Climbing Gym

[Climber × Athlete Nail] Nail and finger skin worries 　2/20 (Tuesday) night