Kohei Ichikawa is a Classical Pilates instructor, educator, and founder of Classical Pilates Tokyo, a studio and educational platform dedicated to preserving and teaching the authentic Classical Pilates method in Japan. Originally trained in classical ballet, Kohei first discovered Pilates through contemporary movement practices before transitioning fully into the traditional Classical Pilates system.

In 2017, Kohei studied under Davorka Kulenovic at Pilates New York in Stuttgart, Germany, where he completed his comprehensive certification. He continues to study regularly with Davorka and remains deeply committed to refining his understanding of the original Pilates method through ongoing mentorship and education. Since 2019, Kohei has also trained extensively with renowned Classical Pilates instructor Sonjé Mayo, completing more than 400 lessons under her guidance. In 2024, he appeared as a demonstrator for Pilatesology as part of Sonjé Mayo’s educational programming.

Dedicated to continuing his growth as both a teacher and practitioner, Kohei studies closely with several internationally respected instructors, including Davorka Kulenovic, Sonjé Mayo, and Victoria Torrie-Capan. He greatly admires their balance of classical discipline, attention to detail, and ability to integrate modern scientific understanding into the traditional Pilates method.

Kohei began teaching Pilates after a friend, knowing how passionate he was about the method, encouraged him to teach her privately. What started as a small home studio in 2019 gradually expanded as his clientele and teacher training programs grew. In October 2024, he opened a larger studio space to better support his educational system and growing Pilates community. In 2021, he also founded the Classical Pilates Academy to help mentor and educate the next generation of instructors dedicated to authentic Classical Pilates training.

In addition to Pilates, Kohei has an extensive background in the performing arts, including classical ballet, traditional Japanese dance, and theater performance. Today, he is recognized for his thoughtful teaching style, dedication to the lineage of Classical Pilates, and efforts to expand authentic Pilates education throughout Japan.