Hello everyone. This is TUJ Badminton Club. This semester, we hold meetings every tuesday 8-10 om at the gym (located next to the outside area). We provide shuttles, but we no longer provide rackets. We require a signup sheet (but first timers are not required to sign up). Please wear indoor shoes and we welcome every level!

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Contact us for more details!

Leaders:

Andrew Wang (tur65606@temple.edu)
Guanghe Chen (tur19652@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2022

Hello everyone! We are TUJ Baseball Club!
Whether you have ever played baseball or not, come join us and have fun!
We aim to give students an environment in which to interact with many students throughout baseball!

Follow us on Instagram and contact us for more details.

Leaders:

Yuta Maruyama (tuu11914@temple.edu)
Shion Fujita (tur99170@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2025

The goal of the basketball club is to create a comfortable environment to relieve stress from studying through exercise, and for anyone to play basketball no matter their skill level. As well, to have somewhere to enhance interpersonal skills, and have opportunities to create lasting friendships with people who share similar hobbies and interests.

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For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Contact us for more details!

Leaders:

Alex Goldstein (tus39990@temple.edu)
Pono Takeuchi (tuq07100@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2019

Hello everyone! We are the TUJ Boccia Club!
Whether you have played boccia before or not, come join us and have fun!
We aim to give students an environment where they can interact with many students through boccia.

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Leaders:

Marina Sato (tus94136@temple.edu)
Aoi Yamagishi (tus93439@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2026

The TUJ Cycling Club is a student-led community for anyone passionate about cycling — from first-time riders to seasoned racers. Our mission is to bring together TUJ students through group rides, events, and shared adventures on two wheels.

We organize casual weekend rides around Tokyo, riverside routes, and occasional long-distance challenges. The club welcomes all types of bikes, including mamacharis, cross bikes, electric-assist bikes, and road bikes. Helmets are required for safety, and rental bikes are available for those without their own.

Whether you’re looking to explore the city, stay active, or connect with fellow students, the TUJ Cycling Club is open to all skill levels. Join us and ride at your own pace!

Instagram: @tujcyclingclub

Leaders:

Miguel Dela Cruz (tuq63100@temple.edu)
Pierce Goodman (tuu43646@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2025

Come join us for Futsal every Tuesday and Thursday from 18:00 - 20:00. Enjoy fun, competitive games, and enjoy the joy of futsal.

For more detailed meeting times, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

*Don’t forget to bring your TUID to enter in the SWU area!

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Leaders:

Kolby Hart (kolby.hart@temple.edu)
Ikuru Yama (tus88480@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2012

Jiu Jitsu is a martial art that focuses on self defense and encompasses many training techniques. We are a club that strives to be welcoming, inclusive, and safe for everyone that wants to join.

Follow us on Instagram! Contact us for more details.

Leaders:

Kathryn Guadagnuolo (tus75142@temple.edu)
Christopher Kendall (tuu07777@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2024

We are the club for the martial arts practice of Kendo. We are having joint practices with the Showa Women's University Kendo Club in the old gym or the underground gym (Building #8).
Beginners are welcome.

We practice Tuesdays and Fridays, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Contact us for more details.

Leaders:

Hideyuki Tateyama (tup77742@temple.edu)
Eric Sebastian Redmon (tup23596@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2023

Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in America, combining the best parts of tennis and ping-pong. The Pickleball Club at TUJ offers students a chance to play competitively or just for fun, while building friendships and expanding their campus network.

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For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Jacob Brown (tuu58094@temple.edu)
Miki Asano (miki.asano@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2024

Learn, improve, and have fun while playing ping pong.

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Leaders:

Colin Velthuis (tut74217@temple.edu)
Niko Ko (tus38319@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2025

Our club is for those who want to unleash their creativity through dancing and having fun with their friends. We welcome students regardless of their dancing experience & backgrounds! Our club also offers hands-on experiencing in marketing and event management for our main dance events that would be really good for their portfolios.

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For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Chloie Erin G. Casbadillo (tuuu08779@temple.edu)
Reaghan Hanan (tut59239@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2022

The S2 (Surf & Snow) club is based around supporting a community of surfers and snowboarders. Whether riding waves in the summer or powder in the winter, we share a passion for all board sports. Join us for monthly trips, where all skill levels are welcome.

Leaders:

Ryan Aden (tuu32857@temple.edu)
Kona Wong (tuu50177@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2026

The TUJ Swim Club is open to all Students, Faculty, and Staff. Our club uses the Showa Women's University pool located behind the courtyard by the TUJ cafeteria.

Currently, the following times are available for lap swim:
- Mondays 18:00 - 20:00
- Wednesdays 18:00 - 20:00
- excludes Japanese Holidays (closed)

Male and Female locker rooms are available to swimmers. Please bring your own swimsuit, towel, goggles, and swim cap (mandatory!)

Please contact us via Instagram or email if you have any questions.

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

James Donnelly (tuu13154@temple.edu)
Casey Borngesser (tuu00592@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2021

A no-stress, fun environment for tennis players of all levels to build friendships and have a good time after school. Thursdays, 17:30-20:00.

Meeting place: SWU Main Ground (you will need your Temple ID to enter this area!)
For detailed meeting times, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Contact us for more details and follow us on Instagram!

Leaders:

Aasa Nakajima (tuq23348@temple.edu)
Yiwen Wei (tur77825@temple.edu)

Since Spring 2021

A casual space to interact with others interested in figure skating. No experience required.

Please contact us if you have any questions.

Leaders:

Julia Hoshi (julia.hoshi@temple.edu)
Noa Kishimoto (tuu00597@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2025

Hello everyone! We are Fit & Lift Club!
Whether you have been training or not, come join us and have fun!
We give students personalized training program, and a coach is there for you to seek the better version of yourself!!

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Contact us for more details.

Leaders:

Ryo Hokugo (tuu67340@temple.edu)
Taisei Uchiya (tus47945@temple.edu)

Since Summer 2025

Our goal is to gather students that are interested in volleyball, regardless of skill level, and to create an environment where people feel comfortable to express themselves and develop as a player and as a person. It is a place where students can get together and interact over a shared interest in volleyball while also developing teamwork and communication skills with one another, regardless of language barriers. But most importantly, to share a good time with one another and to have fun playing the sport!

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook!

Contact us for more details.

For meeting times and location, please reference the 'SWU & BST Sports Facilities Current Reservations' list on the TUPortal.

Leaders:

Taiger Ogasawara (tur04793@temple.edu)
Luke Ginoza (tuq29188@temple.edu)

Since Fall 2018