Try Both Pickleball and HYROX in One Session: "PickleROX" on August 23, 2026
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, THE PICKLE BANG THEORY, one minute on foot from Motoyawata Station, hosts PickleROX, a hybrid event where you try both pickleball and HYROX within two hours. You are welcome to join even if one of the two sports is completely new to you.
Event details
| Date and time | Session 1: 14:00 - 16:00 / Session 2: 16:00 - 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Venue | THE PICKLE BANG THEORY (Ichikawa, Chiba - 1 minute walk from Motoyawata Station) |
| Content | Hands-on sessions in both pickleball and HYROX (two hours) |
| Fee | 5,000 yen per person |
| Coaches | Daisuke Sekiyoshi (HYROX class) and Akihiko Nishimura (pickleball class) |
Who it is for
- Players who already do pickleball and have been curious about HYROX
- Athletes who already do HYROX and want to try pickleball
No experience in one of the two sports is required.
What happens on the day
Over two hours, you take part in both pickleball and HYROX. Beyond simply trying two sports, the event is a chance to meet active people who train in a different discipline from your own.
Coaches
HYROX class: Daisuke Sekiyoshi
A pioneer of HYROX in Japan and a current member of Japan's HYROX national team. He was the first Spartan Race champion in Japan and has also won a national title in triathlon, making him one of Japan's foremost hybrid athletes. At THE PICKLE BANG THEORY he serves as sponsored athlete and head coach of the HYROX program.
Pickleball class: Akihiko Nishimura
Manager and founder of THE PICKLE BANG THEORY. He discovered pickleball in 2023 and now competes as a player while also working as a tournament director. Drawing on his experience as a world champion in crossminton, he continues to pursue pickleball as a competitive sport.
How to book
Please book through the page for the session you would like to join. Both sessions can be booked via either tennisbear or LaBOLA.
Session 1: 14:00 - 16:00
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Session 2: 16:00 - 18:00
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About the venue
THE PICKLE BANG THEORY is a combined sports facility with three indoor pickleball courts and a dedicated HYROX training area. It is a certified official HYROX training gym, and the indoor, climate-controlled space means both sports work in any weather.
Read the HYROX official training gym announcement
If you usually train on a different field, let pickleball and HYROX be the reason you connect here.