2026 Nichiban Battlewin(TM) Taping Seminar to be Held: Learn Correct Taping Techniques with Experts

Nichiban Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Toshiaki Takatsu) will hold the “2026 Nichiban Battlewin(TM) Taping Seminar” starting in May 2026.

Sports taping prevents injuries and sports disorders and prevents recurrence by restricting the movement of joints such as fingers, wrists, and feet. This seminar is a practical training course focused on taping for the prevention of sports injuries, where participants learn how to apply taping with experts. This year, two courses will be offered: a "Basic Course" to learn fundamental knowledge and an "Advanced Course" to acquire more practical taping methods. Various professionals, including physical therapists, judo therapists, doctors, nurses, school health nurses, and students, have participated in the past.

Seminar Details (Common for Basic Course / Advanced Course)

Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served)

Eligibility: Junior high school students and above

Items to bring: Participation certificate, short-sleeved shirt, shorts (that can be rolled up to the thighs; leggings are not allowed), slippers, writing utensils, taping scissors (Advanced Course only)

* Participation certificates will be sent in advance. Please do not forget to bring it on the day of the seminar.

* If you forget your participation certificate, an additional tuition fee (equivalent to material costs) will be charged.

* Lunch is not provided on the day, so please prepare your own.

<Basic Course>

In addition to basic knowledge, this course covers how to cut tape, how to tape ankles, and explains basic techniques.

This course is for those who want to learn taping from scratch or are beginners.

Lecture Contents

Basic knowledge of taping, ankle taping, knee taping, sole taping, taping for muscle strain prevention, self-taping

Schedule

Held Date | Location | Application Period ---|---|--- 1st Session | May 31 (Sun) | Tokyo | April 24 (Fri) 9:00 - May 17 (Sun) 17:00 2nd Session | June 14 (Sun) | Fukuoka | April 27 (Mon) 9:00 - May 31 (Sun) 17:00 3rd Session | June 28 (Sun) | Yokohama | April 27 (Mon) 9:00 - June 14 (Sun) 17:00 4th Session | July 12 (Sun) | Osaka | May 18 (Mon) 9:00 - June 28 (Sun) 17:00 5th Session | August 30 (Sun) | Tokyo | July 6 (Mon) 9:00 - August 16 (Sun) 17:00 6th Session | September 20 (Sun) | Nagoya | July 27 (Mon) 9:00 - September 6 (Sun) 17:00

* Please check the application page for venues in each city.

* The content is the same for all sessions.

* The schedule for October and beyond is expected to be updated after July.

Tuition Fee

12,100 yen (tax included) *Includes material costs

<Advanced Course>

Acquire advanced sports taping techniques applicable in the field.

Sports taping has various methods depending on the body part and symptoms. By learning how to tape and practicing numerous taping applications, you can perform effective taping in practical situations.

Only those who have completed the "Nichiban Battlewin(TM) Taping Seminar Basic Course" after April 2024 are eligible to participate.

Lecture Contents

Review of the Basic Course, knee joint taping, Achilles tendon taping, elbow taping, others

Schedule

Held Date | Location | Application Period ---|---|--- 1st Session | October 25 (Sun) | Tokyo | August 31 (Mon) 9:00 - October 11 (Sun) 17:00

* Please check the application page for the venue.

Tuition Fee

13,200 yen (tax included) *Includes material costs

How to Apply (Common for Basic Course / Advanced Course)

Please purchase the taping seminar material set (including tuition) from Nichiban's seminar application page (https://www.nichiban.co.jp/learn_enjoy/taping_seminar/). Participants whose purchase is confirmed will have their participation certificate mailed in advance. Implementation guidelines will be sent via email approximately two weeks before the seminar.

Other

* Participation certificates will be sent in advance. Please do not forget to bring it on the day of the seminar.

* The material set will be distributed at the venue.

* The sale and delivery of participation certificates are handled by Nichiban Print Co., Ltd., an affiliated company.

* Please note that applications for the taping seminar are only accepted via the website.

* We recommend applying via computer.

* Each application is for one person only.

* If the number of seminar participants is five or fewer, the seminar will be canceled. Regarding cancellations, we will discuss options such as rescheduling.

* The venue and date may change due to circumstances. When applying, please ensure you check the latest information.