Star Pilates, Promoting International Standards in Instructor Education, to Host 'Functional Anatomy Seminar' in Tokyo and Hakata
Star Pilates, operated by SD Entertainment, will host a 'Functional Anatomy Seminar' for Pilates instructors in Tokyo and Hakata in July 2026. Led by physical therapist Mr. Lee, the seminar will analyze reformer exercises from an anatomical perspective to enhance instructional skills.
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Star Pilates, operated by SD Entertainment Corp. (HQ: Sapporo, Hokkaido; Representative: Makoto Takahashi; TSE Standard: 4650), a company with a 108-year history in the wellness industry, will host a 'Functional Anatomy Seminar' for Pilates instructors, coaches, and trainers in Tokyo on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and in Hakata on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
● Background
With the recent spread of machine Pilates, instructors are expected not only to teach exercises correctly but also to observe individual body mechanics and provide guidance tailored to specific needs.
Intermediate reformer exercises, in particular, involve complex interactions of stability, mobility, muscle activity, joint movement, and neural control. Superficial form checks alone may not always be sufficient for effective instruction.
Star Pilates focuses on education, training, and workshops to help instructors achieve consistent results in their practice. On March 8, 2026, the company hosted a workshop for instructors at the RIZAP Group seminar room, which was well-received for addressing common field challenges such as 'Why doesn't the movement change?' and 'Why is there a lack of stability?'
The upcoming seminar builds on the previous learning, analyzing intermediate reformer exercises from the perspectives of muscles, joints, nerves, and movement control to provide practical knowledge for cueing and corrective guidance.
● Seminar Overview
Title: Functional Anatomy Seminar based on Joseph Pilates' authentic techniques
Schedule and Venues:
- Tokyo: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 13:00–19:00
RIZAP Group Seminar Room, 36F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Hakata: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 13:00–19:00
Star Pilates Hakata Gion Studio, 2F Hakata Central Building, 1-9 Gofukumachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
Duration: 6 hours
Format: Theoretical lecture based on anatomical physiology
Target: Pilates instructors, coaches, trainers
Capacity: 20 participants per venue
Fees:
Early Bird: 11,000 JPY (including tax)
Standard: 13,200 JPY (including tax)
Early Bird Deadline: Until June 30, 2026. An official certificate will be issued.
Registration: Star Pilates online shop 'Star Shop'
https://starshop.buyshop.jp/items/144477432
Key Learning Objectives:
- Observation and analysis of movement control through the lens of anatomy
- Coaching thoughts and corrective methods
- Understanding body mechanics beyond the form
● Instructor Profile
Mr. Lee (Lee In Ho)
A physical therapist active in Pilates education and rehabilitation. He teaches the theory and practice of Pilates instruction based on anatomy and functional perspectives.
Qualifications:
- Physiotherapist
- Graduate of Sports Rehabilitation, Daegu Health College
- Board Member of IFPR
- Anatomy Education Director, The Pilates Rehabilitation Association
- NASM-CES / NASM-PES
- PMA-ITTAP Certified Pilates Instructor
- Life Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)
● Background
With the recent spread of machine Pilates, instructors are expected not only to teach exercises correctly but also to observe individual body mechanics and provide guidance tailored to specific needs.
Intermediate reformer exercises, in particular, involve complex interactions of stability, mobility, muscle activity, joint movement, and neural control. Superficial form checks alone may not always be sufficient for effective instruction.
Star Pilates focuses on education, training, and workshops to help instructors achieve consistent results in their practice. On March 8, 2026, the company hosted a workshop for instructors at the RIZAP Group seminar room, which was well-received for addressing common field challenges such as 'Why doesn't the movement change?' and 'Why is there a lack of stability?'
The upcoming seminar builds on the previous learning, analyzing intermediate reformer exercises from the perspectives of muscles, joints, nerves, and movement control to provide practical knowledge for cueing and corrective guidance.
● Seminar Overview
Title: Functional Anatomy Seminar based on Joseph Pilates' authentic techniques
Schedule and Venues:
- Tokyo: Saturday, July 11, 2026, 13:00–19:00
RIZAP Group Seminar Room, 36F Sumitomo Fudosan Shinjuku Grand Tower, 8-17-1 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Hakata: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 13:00–19:00
Star Pilates Hakata Gion Studio, 2F Hakata Central Building, 1-9 Gofukumachi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City
Duration: 6 hours
Format: Theoretical lecture based on anatomical physiology
Target: Pilates instructors, coaches, trainers
Capacity: 20 participants per venue
Fees:
Early Bird: 11,000 JPY (including tax)
Standard: 13,200 JPY (including tax)
Early Bird Deadline: Until June 30, 2026. An official certificate will be issued.
Registration: Star Pilates online shop 'Star Shop'
https://starshop.buyshop.jp/items/144477432
Key Learning Objectives:
- Observation and analysis of movement control through the lens of anatomy
- Coaching thoughts and corrective methods
- Understanding body mechanics beyond the form
● Instructor Profile
Mr. Lee (Lee In Ho)
A physical therapist active in Pilates education and rehabilitation. He teaches the theory and practice of Pilates instruction based on anatomy and functional perspectives.
Qualifications:
- Physiotherapist
- Graduate of Sports Rehabilitation, Daegu Health College
- Board Member of IFPR
- Anatomy Education Director, The Pilates Rehabilitation Association
- NASM-CES / NASM-PES
- PMA-ITTAP Certified Pilates Instructor
- Life Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)
FAQ
「機能解剖学セミナー」の開催日時と場所は？
東京会場は2026年7月11日（土）に住友不動産新宿グランドタワー36階、博多会場は2026年7月12日（日）にスターピラティス博多祇園スタジオで開催されます。
セミナーの講師は誰ですか？
理学療法士としての専門知識を持ち、ピラティス指導者教育やリハビリテーション領域で活動するMr. Lee（Lee In Ho）氏が講師を務めます。
セミナーの対象者は誰ですか？
ピラティスインストラクター、指導者、トレーナーを対象としています。
参加費用はいくらですか？
通常価格は13,200円（税込）ですが、2026年6月30日までの申し込みであれば早割価格11,000円（税込）で参加可能です。
セミナーでは何を学べますか？
リフォーマー中級動作を解剖学的な視点から分析し、コーチングの考え方や、受講者の身体に合わせた修正指導の方法を学ぶことができます。