Classical Pilates Master Weekend Japan
November 13–14, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
The Classical Pilates Master Weekend in Tokyo brings together the global Pilates community for three days dedicated to the tradition and lineage of the Pilates method. Centered on the complete system, the event explores the work, the order, the apparatus, and the philosophy that define Classical Pilates.
Through hands-on sessions led by internationally recognized instructors and practiced on Gratz apparatus, attendees will deepen their understanding and refine their practice within the full expression of the work.
Classical Pilates Master Weekend Schedule
The schedule is designed to guide you through the full expression of the Classical system. Led by internationally recognized instructors, each day builds on the next, bringing greater clarity to how the system is organized and progressed.
Day 1
8:00 – 8:50 (50 min)
Room A: Reformer Class
Room B: Mat Class
Room C: Trio Class
9:10 – 11:40 (150 min)
Room A: Footwork
Room B: The Logic of the Mat
Room C: Two-Way Stretch & Compressive Apparatus
12:10 – 14:30 (150 min)
Room A: Reformer as a System
Room B: Wunda Chair (Class A) / Mat (Class B)
Room C: Cadillac
15:00 – 17:30 (150 min)
Room A: Reformer
Room B: The Order of the Pilates Mat
Room C: Teaching the First Lesson
Day 2
8:00 – 8:50 (50 min)
Room A: Reformer Class
Room B: Mat Class
Room C: Trio Class
9:10 – 11:40 (150 min)
Room A: Intermediate System Progressions
Room B: Mat Transitions & Flow
Room C: Compressive & Suspension Work
12:10 – 14:30 (150 min)
Room A: Reformer Refinement
Room B: Wunda Chair (Class A) / Mat (Class B)
Room C: Cadillac—Hanging & Inversions
15:00 – 17:30 (150 min)
Room A: Advanced Reformer
Room B: The Order: Beyond the Basics
Room C: Teaching with Precision
Day 3
8:00 – 8:50 (50 min)
Room A: Reformer Class
Room B: Mat Class
Room C: Trio Class
9:10 – 11:40 (150 min)
Room A: Integration of the System
Room B: Advanced Mat Logic
Room C: Stretch, Strength & Control
12:10 – 14:30 (150 min)
Room A: Reformer—Full System Integration
Room B: Wunda Chair (Class A) / Mat (Class B)
Room C: Cadillac—Refinement & Support
15:00 – 17:30 (150 min)
Room A: Closing Reformer Session
Room B: The Complete Mat Order
Room C: Teaching the System as a Whole
Featured Classical Pilates Instructors
Learn from internationally respected teachers, each bringing a deep commitment to the tradition, precision, and continued evolution of the Classical Pilates method.
A longtime Classical Pilates instructor and graduate of Jay Grimes’ prestigious THE WORK™, Ken Krech brings a deep, lineage-based understanding of the method, blending decades of teaching with a background in athletic performance and bodywork.
A classically trained Pilates instructor who studied under Jay Grimes at Vintage Pilates, completing The Work and Teaching the Work programs, and further trained at Romana's Pilates and Excel Pilates in New York. Andrea Maida runs a private studio in Solana Beach, California, and shares classical Pilates internationally through platforms like Pilatesology and Pilates Anytime.
Registration & Conference Information
To learn more and register, visit Classical Pilates Japan.