講習 | BETA Climbing Gym - Bouldering - Shinjuku, Tokyo

[Indoor] Lead Climbing Beginners Lesson 2-part system Part 1 [Climb] Part 2 [Belay] (3F) Reservation required Scheduled for April – June 2025

2025年05月03日

Lead climbing is the basis of all rope climbing. If you want to climb using ropes, you must first master lead climbing.

Once you have mastered the basics, such as the system of lead climbing and how belaying works, move on to the next step, such as multi-pitch climbing.

This seminar is a seminar to learn ropework and other basic techniques for lead climbing.
The feature of this course is that you can learn comprehensively and theoretically. You can also learn about the manners and rules for both outdoor and indoor climbing.

It is suitable for beginners to lead climbing and those who want to review. It will be held at the beta 3F lead wall “Shinjuku Face”, so you can take the course without being affected by the weather.
The course will be divided into two parts, with lectures and practice on lead climbing [Part 1] “Climbing Techniques” and [Part 2] “Belay Techniques”.
In the second part, belay techniques, we will respond to your requests regarding brake-assisted belay devices such as GriGri, in addition to tube-type belay devices such as ATC and Rebelso.
There are many things you need to know about both lead and belay, and there are many things you need to be able to do, so each part is 2.5 to 3 hours, for a total of about 5 to 6 hours. It will be a very dense time. You can also take only the first or second part.

It is not guaranteed that you will be able to practice lead climbing on a lead gym or outdoor rock immediately after taking this course.
It is necessary to practice clipping and belaying movements repeatedly so that they can be done smoothly, and to understand safety management such as risks on rocks, how to use gear correctly, and what to do if you fall.

Beta provides the following follow-up to ensure that participants have a safe debut in lead climbing.

1) Rope training session (every Monday from 7:00 p.m.)
Rope training sessions are held mainly for those who have taken Beta’s rope training course (lead/multi).
Beta staff will be on-site to help with practice.
It is okay to participate alone. You can practice with people with the same purpose, or a staff member will be your practice partner.
There is no particular participation fee. Just the gym fee is OK.
Rope and gear rental is free.

2) Rope gear rental is free
Rope and gear (ATC, harness, quickdraw) rental is free at any time for course participants. Please come and practice whenever it is convenient for you.

3) Outdoor Lead Climbing Beginners Practice Session
We hold lead climbing practice sessions on outdoor rocks.
The basic practice is top rope climbing, but upon request, we also practice lead climbing and belaying, taking into account skills, etc.

4) Order rope course (every Friday)
We also hold courses on individual topics such as belaying and building top rope anchors.
The content and schedule can be arranged according to your requests.

You can also take the “Lead Climbing Beginners Course” course as many times as you like.
Let’s learn the proper way to lead!

May opening date

Part1/2 6 (Tuesday/Holiday) 9:00~
Part1/2 14 (Wednesday) 10:30~
Part1/2 18 (Sun) 9:00~
Part1/2 27 (Tue) 10:30~

June date

Part1/2 3 (Tue) 10:30-
Part1/2 15 (Sun) 9:00-
Part1/2 19 (Thu) 10:30-

July date

Part1/2 2 (Wednesday) 10:30~
Part1/2 12 (Sat) 9:00~
Part1/2 31 (Friday) 10:30~

Overview

[Time] First part 3 hours, second part 2.5 hours, breaks will be taken as necessary
*Lesson time may vary depending on the number of participants

[Location] Beta [3F] Shinjuku Face

[Instructor] Yasushi Ozawa (Beta Owner)

[Target] Beginners and those with no experience in lead climbing
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older. (For parent-child participation, children must be elementary school age or older)

[Capacity] 6 people (reservation required, first come first served)
Minimum number of participants: 1 person

[Course fee]
5,500 yen each for the first and second sessions (tax included)

*Gym fee included
*Please pay at the reception on the day.

[What to bring]
Required: Climbing shoes, harness, belay device
Rental: Harness and belay device are available for free rental. Please rent climbing shoes (300 yen/bring your own socks) on the 1st floor and meet on the 3rd floor.

[Preparation/review video]
How to tie an eight knot

How to clip

How to send out and take in the rope when belaying at ATC

Climbing———-
-About types of climbing
-Free climbing/aid climbing
-Explanation of bouldering/rope climbing (lead/top rope)
-Harness wearing/figure-of-eight knot
-Clip practice
-About types of anchors and safety
-Demonstration of clipping in lead climbing
-Explanation of NG6 actions (reverse clip/Z clip/getting between rope and wall/hand drop/skipping clip/holding anchor)
-Safety management such as zero pin and pre-clip
-Lead climbing practice with pseudo-lead (staff belay)
*Practice of figure-of-eight knot will be kept to a minimum, so please prepare and review.
We have prepared videos for preparation and review, so please see the bottom of the page.

Belaying———-
・Explanation of the types of belay devices and the evolution of belaying methods (body belaying such as side tangles)
・Experience braking a belay device
・Practice putting in and taking out the rope with a belay device
・How to apply tension
・Top rope belaying demo Top rope belaying practice (staff climbing)
・Lead belaying demo Lead belaying practice (staff climbing)

Participation application

If you would like to participate, please apply at the Beta store, by phone, or by email.

▼Please tell us the following information in store, by phone, or by email.
1. Preferred date of participation
2. Name
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5.Do you have a barrel or not (if so, please state what you need)
6. Beta member or non-member (please indicate which)
7. Dates of participation (e.g. 4/8 (Sat) first and second part, etc.)

▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and body of the email below.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
◆Email subject: ○/○, ○: ○ o’clock onwards, Lead climbing beginner course, ○th part, participation request
◆Email body: Please write 1. to 7. from the previous paragraph.

[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.

[On the day] Please check in (pay the course fee) and get changed at Beta [1F] about 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please warm up if necessary.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.

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Applicants will receive a confirmation email from Beta Climbing Gym at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, please call Beta.
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※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on the 3rd floor may not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Lead Climbing Beginners Seminar Past Events

Gear required for lead climbing (climbing rope, harness, climbing shoes, belay device, quickdraw, chalk, brush, anchor construction gear, topo)

Handling the rope (removing twists and tangles/spreading it on a rope tarp)

About the types and strength of anchors

How to put on a harness and make an eight knot

Clip practice… Practice by changing the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip

Clip practice… Change the way you hold the rope depending on the direction of the gate and the hand used to clip

Clip practice… Practice clipping in various cases, so that you can do it with one hand

Pseudo-lead… Practice clipping on a lead while ensuring safety with a top rope

About the mechanism and features of various belay devices

Experience how a belay device can stop a fall using your own weight

Simulated lowering with a belay device

Playing with a belay device

The friction on the rope varies depending on the angle of the belay device and the brake rope.

Practice taking in and releasing the rope, and practicing with weights.

Hold the brake rope with your dominant hand and do not let go. Slide or switch hands.

Learn how to apply tension and how to lower down

Climb a little to practice tension and lowering down → Belaying with a low rope

Belaying with a top rope, be aware of moderate tension

Upon request, you can also practice with a belay device with brake assist (GRIGRI+, NEOX, SMART, MEGAJUL, ATC PILOT, CLICK UP)

Belay Glasses Experience

At the end, the staff leads the climb and the participants belay to finish.

Thank you for your hard work over such a long period of time.

Parents and children can also participate!

[Dry Touring] #24 Dojo held on 13th May (Tue)

2025年04月23日

There is an article about the journey of Haruko Takeuchi, who won the ice climbing Continental Open Overall Championship. Please take a look!

Just to let you know, we are planning an outdoor dry climbing event on June 7-8. Look forward to it!

At the dojo, we will help you grow one step further.
The dojo owner will give each participant a problem and help them solve it.
The owner of the dojo is Junko Sensei, who is well known for her introduction to drytoolring.

From 20:00 to 22:00, you can come and go as you please. You can come at a time that is convenient for you, and of course you can leave early.

Participation is limited to experienced people.
If you are doing dry touring for the first time, please take “Introduction to dry tooling“.

Held on Tuesday, 13th May！

Overview

[Place] Beta [3F]

[Hours] 20:00-22:00 (free entry and exit)

[Dojo owner] Junko Sasakawa
* Profile description at the bottom of the page

[Target] Those who have experienced dry touring
*Participation must be over 18 years old.

[Capacity] 8 people (Priority given to those who have participated less often, first-come-first-served basis if the number of participants is the same)

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

【Belongings】
・Clothes suitable for ice climbing (long sleeves and long pants are recommended. *Short sleeves are fine in summer and other hot seasons, but please be careful.)
・Ice ax (*1)
·Helmet
・Gloves (*2)
・Climbing shoes
*1 Please remove the hammer and adz. See “Preparing the Ax” for more information. please do.
*2 Gloves are essential to prevent injuries and protect your fingers. We recommend getting the perfect size. Leather golf gloves are easy to use, but you can also use thin gloves for work at home centers. It is difficult to climb with loose belay gloves or non-slip gloves.

Items that can be rented —————-
・Ice ax (free/please bring a taping with a width of 25mm or more)
·Helmet
・Climbing shoes (paid 330 yen/please bring socks/rent on 1F and bring to 3F)

[Course content]
Each session will have a theme.
If you want to step up your dry tooling skills, climb until you run out!

Participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta store or email.
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆ E-mail address: info@beta-climbing.com
Email subject: 5/13 dry tooling Dojo request
Email text: Please write the following 1. to 5.
1. Your name
2. Gender
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 write the rental product name)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)

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

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

Beta Climbing Gym Workshop / Dry Tooling Dojo / Junko Sasagawa

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Dry Tooling Dojo/Junko Sasagawa

Beta Climbing Gym Seminars and Dry Touring Dojo

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Dry Tooling Dojo

Beta Climbing Gym Seminars and Dry Tooling Dojo

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Dry Touring Dojo

[Instructor Profile] Junko Sasagawa
Joined the Kanagawa Prefecture Workers’ Mountaineering Federation ・Ginreikai Deputy Representative
In 2018, an all-female alpine climbing club, Ginreikai< /a>. Besides alpine climbing, she also participates in ice climbing and dry touring competitions. She is energetically devoting herself to both mountain and competition.

Major achievements
[Competition]
2018 Montura Nanners Cup Her Beginner Division Winner
2019 Montura Dry Touring Championship Women’s 2nd Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup China match semi-final advance Women’s lead 18th
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Korea Match Women’s Lead 28th
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Annual Overall Ranking: Female Lead 30th
2021 BETA Cup Mixed Male and Female 6th Place
2023 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup Annual Overall Ranking: Female Lead 21st

[Outer Rock]

Spring 2019 Kamakurayama Hayate D10 RP
Autumn 2020 Futakuchi Valley Kagura D9+ RP

Winter 2021 MIX route (unnamed) M8 RP

*Notice to everyone*
The [3F] climbing area cannot be used by the general public during the course. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.

dry tooling Dojo Past events

【Dry Tooling】 #71 Introductory Held on May 7th (Wednesday)

2025年04月23日

The trajectory of Haruko Takeuchi, who we introduced last month, and her overall victory at the Continental Open, has been summarized in an article. Please take a look. Let’s support her again next year!

Ice Climbing Continental Open – Haruko Takeuchi Wins Overall Championship

Now, let’s enjoy dry touring as a “fun muscle training” for next season’s ice!

Dry touring is climbing rock walls and artificial walls using ice axes and crampons.
In Europe and the United States, it is enjoyed by many people as a genre of climbing.

In Japan, there are many climbers who enjoy it as a competition or use it as training for ice climbing or alpine climbing.
This course is for those who want to start dry touring, or those who have experienced it a few times but want to learn the basics properly.

You will climb using axes, but if you don’t have your own axes, we will rent them, so don’t worry.
Also, those who have taken this course can rent axes for free at any time in the future!

Those who are using Beta’s dry wall for the first time should also take this course.
The instructor, Mepanna of Ginrei-kai, is not only into dry tooling, but also into a wide range of rock, ice, alpine, and other climbing, so please feel free to ask him anything!

You can take the introductory class as many times as you like, but once you graduate, you can practice on your own, or if you want to practice with everyone, you can use the “Dry Tooling Practice Session” if you want to hone your techniques and step up, “Dry Tooling Dojo” if you want to do so.

Held on Wednesday, May 7th!

Overview

[Location] Beta [3F]

[Time] 19:30-22:30

[Instructor] Junko Sasagawa
*Profile at the bottom of the page

[Target] Those who have never participated in dry touring and beginners
*There is no limit to the number of times you can participate, but if there are more applications than the capacity, we may ask those who have participated many times to refrain, so please understand.
*Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

[Capacity] 8 people (priority given to those with fewer participations, first come first served in the case of the same number of participations)

[Course fee] 4,400 yen (tax included)
*Please pay at the reception on the day.

[What to bring]
– Clothes suitable for ice climbing (long sleeves and long pants recommended *Short sleeves are okay in hot weather such as summer, but please be careful)
– Ice axe (※1)
– Helmet
– Gloves (※2)
– Climbing shoes
※1 Please remove your hammer and adze. For details, please see “How to prepare your axe” and prepare accordingly.*2 Gloves are essential to prevent injury and protect the skin on your fingers. We recommend gloves that fit as snugly as possible. Leather golf gloves are easy to use, but thin work gloves available at hardware stores will also work. Loose belay gloves and gloves without anti-slip properties will make it difficult to climb.
Items available for rental—————-
– Ice axe (free/please bring taping with a width of 25mm or more)
– Helmet
– Climbing shoes (charged 300 yen/please bring socks/rent on 1F and bring to 3F)

[Lessons]
– Difference between dry touring and ice climbing (tools/moves)
– How to use an axe (how to grip, change grip, holding holds)
– Dry touring practice: traverse tasks using ice axe, basics of figure 4 and figure 9

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta store or by email.
▼By email: Please send an email with the address, subject, and text below.
◆Email address: info＠beta-climbing.com
※Please change the @ symbol to a half-width character.
Email subject: Introduction to dry touring 5/7 Participation request
Email body: Please write 1. to 5. below.
1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (Please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Rental availability (If yes, please write the name of the rental item)
6. Beta member or non-member (Please write either)

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Applicants will receive an email from Beta Climbing Gym confirming their application at a later date. If you do not receive a reply within 1-2 days of sending your application email, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please call Beta.
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[Deadline] Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached.

[On the day] Please check in at Beta [1F] (pay gym fee + course fee) and get changed at least 30 minutes before the start of the course. Also, please warm up if necessary.
※If you are not a Beta member, you will need to register as a member, so we recommend that you pre-register in advance.

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar, Introduction to Dry Tooling, Junko Sasagawa

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar, Introduction to Dry Touring, Junko Sasagawa

[Instructor Profile] Junko Sasagawa
Member of the Kanagawa Prefecture Workers Mountaineering Federation, Vice President of Ginreikai
In 2018, she established Ginreikai, a mountaineering club made up of only women and focused on alpine climbing. Alongside alpine climbing, she also participates in ice climbing and dry touring competitions. She is passionate about both mountains and competitions.

Major achievements
[Competitions]
2018 Montura Niners Cup, Beginner Division, Champion
2019 Montura Dry Touring Championship, Women’s 2nd Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, China, Semi-Finals, Women’s Lead, 18th Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Korea, Women’s Lead, 28th Place
2020 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Overall Ranking: Women’s Lead, 30th Place
2021 BETA Cup, Mixed, 6th Place
2023 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup, Overall Ranking: Women’s Lead, 21st Place

[Outdoor rock]

Spring 2019 Kamakurayama Hayate D10 RP
Autumn 2020 Futakuchi Valley Kagura D9+ RP

Winter 2021 MIX route (unnamed) M8 RP

※Notice※
During the seminar, the climbing area on [3F] will not be available for public use. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Introduction to dry tooling – past events

【Dry Tooling】＃39　Toprope Session held on April 23rd（Wed)　Daytime 14:00～. Nighttime 19:30～　　

2025年04月09日

Let’s continue the fun muscle training!
This year’s ice season has come to an end.
Did you feel like you’ve grown at the end of the season?

It would be a shame to end ice climbing like this.
The skills and physical strength that have improved this season will go back to the way they were if we let it end like this.
That’s where dry tooling comes in. By getting used to your axe during the off-season, you’ll be able to face the ice easily next season!
Let’s have some fun muscle training with dry tweaks!

This is a session for dry touring experienced people.
Experienced doesn’t have to be good. If you have taken “Introduction to dry tooling“, you are an “experienced person”.

It’s also the only chance to vertically climb Beta’s face wall with an ice ax and a rope. Please feel free to enjoy!
(Usually, if you use the gym and climb the 3rd floor dry challenge, climbing using a rope is prohibited for safety reasons.)

The route was set by Mr. Hirokazu Kodaira, who is known as “Kazuo-san” in the dry touring community. They always put their ingenuity and prepare a fun route.

Not only dry touring enthusiasts, but also those who love ice climbing, please join us! “Perfect for off-season training and fun!”

If you are new to dry touring, please take “Introduction to dry tooling” first.

Held on Wednesday April 23rd

Overview

[Location] Beta [3F]

[Time]
April 23rd (Wed)
Afternoon session 14:00-17:30
Evening session 19:30-22:30

*Contents are the same.

[Trainer] Kazuo-san
Dry Touring/Ice Climbing Enthusiast/Photographer

[Target] People with dry touring experience
*Participation must be over 18 years old.

[Capacity] 6 people for each division

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

【Belongings】
Required: Clothing suitable for ice climbing (long sleeves and long pants that are easy to move in), ice ax, helmet, gloves (recommended for golf), climbing shoes, harness *Don’t forget! !

Rental: Ice ax, helmet, climbing shoes (paid 330 yen/please bring socks), and harnesses are available for rent.
*Please rent climbing shoes on the 1st floor before coming to the 3rd floor.

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at Beta store or email.
▼For e-mail: Please send an e-mail with the following address, subject, and text.
◆Email address: info@beta-climbing.com
*Please replace the @ (at mark) with half-width characters.
◆Email subject: 4/23 dry touring practice meeting request
*　Please write the desired session
◆E-mail text: Please write the following 1. to 5.
1.Name
2. Gender
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 write the rental product name)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write which one)

Beta Climbing Gym Seminar/Dry Touring Top Rope Session

Beta Climbing Gym Seminars and Dry Touring Top Rope Sessions

[Trainer profile] Hiroshi Furuhira (a.k.a. Kazuo)
Dry Touring/Ice Climbing Enthusiast/Photographer
A rugged yet beloved character. Please play around with it.

*Notice to everyone*
The [3F] climbing area cannot be used by the general public during the course. We apologize for the inconvenience, but thank you for your understanding.

Dry tooling practice session held in the past

Crack] #8 Introduction to cracking 4/16 19:30~

2025年04月16日

Learn cracks and expand your possibilities!
There’s a multi-level climb I want to do, but I can’t try it because there’s a crack part.

There’s an area that’s warm even in winter, but I’ve never done cracks before, so I can’t go. .

Have you ever been unable to do something you want to do because you can’t climb cracks?

Yes, if you can climb cracks, the world will open up.

I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt and say that it’s okay if you can’t climb! Even if you can get protection from cracks, the world will open up.

Also, people who do cracks…especially wide ones, are weirdos! This is a misunderstanding.

Please consult Beta Climbing Gym.
If you don’t have enough reach and are struggling to make progress on the face, cracks don’t matter in terms of reach.

There’s sure to be a crack of the right size waiting for you.

Do you think it’s too early for cracks?
First, try getting caught in them.
New fun awaits you.

After learning indoors, try climbing outdoors!
We also hold outdoor crack lessons every month.
We also hold crack lessons on weekdays if requested by the climbing club.

Introduction to Cracks Wednesday, April 14th 19:30

After learning indoors, try climbing outdoors! Introduction to Cracks on Outdoor Rocks Saturday, May 24th at Ogawayama!

Introduction to Cracks

Learn the basics in a classroom setting, then climb a crack in the gym on a top rope.
・Taping
・Jamming gloves and shoes
・How to use and carry cams (nuts), what to do if you get stuck (nut key, hammer)
・The basics of jamming
・Climb using a top rope

Introduction to cracking

[Location] Beta [3F]

[Time] 19:30-22:30

[Instructor] Nakamura Koji (Buna no Kai)

[Target] Beginners to cracking
※Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

[Capacity] 6 people per session

[Course fee] 4,400 yen (tax included)

*Gym usage fee included.

*Please pay at the reception on the day.

[What to bring]

Required: Clothing suitable for climbing, climbing shoes, harness, taping (thickness of about 38 mm) or crack gloves
Climbing shoes and harnesses can be rented at the gym. Taping is also sold at the gym.

*Please rent climbing shoes on the 1st floor and then come to the 3rd floor.

About participation

If you would like to participate, please apply at the Beta store or by email.

▼If you would like to participate, please apply to the following address, subject, and body of the email.

◆Email address: info＠beta-climbing.com
※Please change the @ (at) to a half-width character.

◆Email subject: Request to participate in the 4/16 introductory cracking session
※ Please write which session you would like

◆Email body: Please write 1. to 5. below.
1. Name
2. Gender
3. Date of birth
4. Phone number (please write a number where you can be contacted on the day)
5. Rental (if yes, please write the name of the rental item)
6. Beta member or non-member (please write either)

Past events of “Introduction to Crack”