Leifras Partners with Dribble Designer Masakazu Okabe to Launch 'D-UNLOCK' Dribbling-Focused Soccer School for Juniors

## Leifras Co., Ltd. Forms Partnership with Dribble Designer Masakazu Okabe

Leifras Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS, Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kiyotaka Ito), which operates sports schools for children and supports the regional expansion of extracurricular activities, has signed a partnership agreement with the dribble designer Masakazu Okabe, who attracts intense interest from top players around the world. Through this alliance, the company will open '1v1 DRIBBLE ACADEMY D-UNLOCK,' a dribbling-focused soccer school, in six locations across the Tokyo metropolitan area starting in June 2026. This school is the first in the world to systematize the '99% Beatable Dribbling Theory,' which Mr. Okabe has researched for many years and which has been recognized by world-class stars like Neymar, specifically for the junior generation. We are pleased to announce this new challenge of nurturing 'globally competitive individuals' in both skill and mind, combining world-class techniques with the company's strong educational infrastructure, which serves approximately 70,000 members.

## Why 'Dribble Focus' Now? Unlocking the 'Keys of the Mind' for Japanese Children

In recent years, the soccer landscape in Japan has seen prominent challenges related to low self-esteem, with children saying they are 'afraid of making mistakes and cannot challenge' or 'too worried about what others think to express themselves.' The 'D-UNLOCK' school is not just a place for technical acquisition; we define dribbling as 'a symbol of the challenge to initiate with courage.' By thoroughly implementing Mr. Okabe's philosophy of 'not comparing, not denying, and not stopping the challenge' and praising failure as a process of success, we aim to build a 'mental infrastructure' where children can unlock their potential and challenge themselves with confidence.

## Masakazu Okabe's Globally Acclaimed Theory: Systematizing 'Instinct' into 150,000 Characters of Logic

Mr. Okabe is a globally recognized dribbling expert who boasts over 2.4 million total social media followers and over 200 million total video views, receiving constant coaching requests from countries around the world, including in Asia, Europe, and South America. The greatest feature of this school is that Mr. Okabe has logically codified the secrets of dribbling, which were previously brushed off as 'talent or instinct,' with an overwhelming volume of information amounting to 150,000 characters.

- Highly Reproducible Coaching: We have introduced a proprietary curriculum that structurally verbalizes 'why a dribble succeeds.'
- Standardization to World Standards: Through Leifras's know-how, we have standardized world-level techniques, establishing a system where high-quality coaching can be received at any location.

## Leifras × Masakazu Okabe: Building a 'Next-Generation Educational Infrastructure'

As a Nasdaq-listed company with the #1 sports school operating infrastructure in Japan, our partnership with Mr. Okabe, who possesses the world's highest technical expertise, creates overwhelming synergy that others cannot follow.

[Masakazu Okabe (World's Highest Technique)] × [Leifras (Non-cognitive Skill Development Method)]:
We fuse Mr. Okabe's techniques, which distill dribbling—once thought of as mere instinct—into a '150,000-character theory,' with the coaching method our company has cultivated over many years of 'recognizing, praising, encouraging, and cheering on' (non-cognitive skill development). We aim to nurture globally standard individuals who have the mind, skill, and body.

[Masakazu Okabe's Global Reach] × [Leifras's Overwhelming Expansion Power (approx. 4,500 bases nationwide)]:
We will conduct marketing using the hook of Mr. Okabe's overwhelming influence (over 2.4 million followers), and by applying the expansion know-how, strict safety standards, and management systems of our company, which has approximately 4,500 bases nationwide, we can rapidly expand high-quality schools across the country.

## '1v1 DRIBBLE ACADEMY D-UNLOCK': Simultaneous Opening in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and 'Free Trial Session' Overview

We will hold a 'Free Trial Session' in June 2026 where you can experience the world's highest techniques. Based on the philosophy of 'not comparing, not denying, and not stopping the challenge' proposed by Mr. Okabe, you can be among the first to experience the 'D-UNLOCK' guidance that unlocks children's potential.

### 2026 June School Opening List

| Area | School Name | Location/Venue |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| West Tokyo | Kodaira (Tue) / Kodaira (Wed) | Links Field Kodaira |
| East Tokyo | Shinkiba | Futsal Plaza BumB |
| Saitama | Omiya | Saitama Korean Elementary and Middle School |
| Kanagawa | Sagamihara | Renaissance Sagamihara 24 |
| Chiba | Kashiwa | Reaction Kashiwa |

### How to Apply for the June Free Trial Session

We are waiting for children who say, 'I want to be stronger in 1v1 situations,' and 'I want to be able to initiate with confidence.'

- Target: Preschoolers to Elementary School Students (Please check the official website for details)
- How to apply: You can apply via the dedicated form on the [D-UNLOCK Official Website](http://unlock1v1.com).

## Future Prospects: Spreading the 'Culture of Challenge' Through Dribbling Across Japan

'1v1 DRIBBLE ACADEMY D-UNLOCK,' starting with this opening in the Tokyo metropolitan area, plans to expand to major cities nationwide. Going beyond the framework of a simple soccer school, we will spread a 'culture of challenge'—where one continues to take on challenges without fear of failure and by unlocking one's own keys—to children all over Japan through events and video distribution.