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bkkgriz
Joined: 08 Jan 2014
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 Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:03 pm Post subject: Getting really annoyed. Can't join a gym. |
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I've talked to two gyms in my area and was told I can not join because I don't speak Japanese. I have been here all of one month. I am trying to learn the language, but how proficient do I need until I get the green light to lift weights. Has anyone else ever had this problem?
My next attempt will be at Gold's gym near Keiseitsudanuma station. I live near Katsutadai station so if anyone knows a gym that will let a newbie to the country join I would much appreciate any information. |
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rxk22
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| Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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| I live in the area, actually. Let me see what I can look into. I don't lift here, but did in Chiba city. Do you know why they didn't let you join? Maybe you can't read/understand the rules, or something that? WHo knows, it could be a reason, or not. |
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bkkgriz
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:30 am Post subject: |
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Thanks rxk,
It is true that I can't read the contract, but I've been a member of gyms in Korea and Thailand and never had a problem in those countries. Any info would be welcome. |
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timothypfox
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 4:07 am Post subject: |
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| Bring a Japanese person along with you and you should be able to join. |
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TokyoLiz
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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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Pitarou
Joined: 16 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:52 am Post subject: |
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| It's probably because they have to give safety instructions. Japan is extremely punctilious about that kind of thing. And, sadly, the instructor will be anxious about communicating with foreigners after the traumas of English language instruction in Japan. Try bringing somebody to interpret for you. |
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bkkgriz
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 2:06 am Post subject: |
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| Ok, thanks for all your help everyone. |
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Big_H
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| Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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Not all gyms in Japan require their users to be proefficient in the language since already three or four of my friends just like you go and lift in different cities in there. I'm not 100% sure but I think one of them goes to Gold's.
If you want, I could ask for you in bb.com for a gym in your city. You aware?  |
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rxk22
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| Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:24 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah just bring along a Japanese friend. I am sorry, I couldn't find anything decent there that does intors in English. |
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bkkgriz
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| Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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| Big_H wrote: |
Not all gyms in Japan require their users to be proefficient in the language since already three or four of my friends just like you go and lift in different cities in there. I'm not 100% sure but I think one of them goes to Gold's.
If you want, I could ask for you in bb.com for a gym in your city. You aware? |
OK, I don't know what bb.com is, but if it can help ask away. Thanks. |
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