STELLA KICKBOXING GYM and ARTA BJJ are joining forces — Jiu-Jitsu and kickboxing, together under one roof. And we’re going international for the first time, with Carpe Diem London joining as STARTA LONDON.

We’re excited to share some big news: STELLA KICKBOXING GYM (Ebisu) and ARTA BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU (Mita, Hiroo) are coming together as one brand — STARTA. And right out of the gate, we’re growing beyond Japan: Carpe Diem London is joining the family as STARTA LONDON — our first location outside Japan, and the first BJJ gym to join the founding members. It’s a big step, and a sign of where we’re headed.
We’re keeping everything that’s made both gyms great, and bringing Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, and physical training together in one place. More ways to train, more flexibility to mix disciplines, and a bigger community to train alongside.

What This Means for You

Nothing changes about the training you already love — same instructors, same quality, same spirit. What’s changing is what’s available to you:

Train across disciplines. Kickboxing, Jiu-Jitsu, and conditioning are now part of one connected program, so you can mix things up based on what you’re working on or how you’re feeling that day.
More connected locations. Ebisu, Mita, and Hiroo will work more closely together, making it easier to train across locations.
A truly global community. With STARTA LONDON on board, wherever you train or travel, you’ll walk into the same community spirit you know here — and there’s more to come.
Why STARTA

STELLA built something special in Ebisu with world-class kickboxing. ARTA BJJ built something just as special in Mita and Hiroo with serious, high-level Jiu-Jitsu. STARTA brings those two worlds together, so you get the best of both under one name.

Our concept: “THE WAY BEGINS HERE.” Every challenge, every step forward — it starts here, with you, on the mats and in the ring.

Thanks for training with us. We can’t wait to keep building this together.

Locations: Ebisu · Mita · Hiroo · London