OIST Registered Clubs Directory

A.k.a. the backyard circus. Do you want to get a whole-body exercise without going to the gym? Or hanging from our various apparatus (Silks, Hoop, Straps) doing more or less elaborate poses or sequences? Come join us in the clay factory! All are welcome!

Art of the Aikidō is the way to find win or survival without struggle or fight. And also good exercise for your health.

Whether you're a seasoned player or have never even held a bat, you're invited to join the fun. Our goal is simple: enjoy the game, learn the basics, and improve together.

We play basketball every Wednesday from 7–9 pm at Unna Middle School!

We’re a group of researchers, students, technicians, employees, admins, and other members of the OIST family who’ve been jamming together with jazz music since 2021. Looking forward to making some music together! 

For everyone who wishes to explore the island on a bicycle! Become a member to enjoy our selection of electric and non-electric bikes.🚴

 

NO-GI BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU Come learn how to make someone else do Yoga Location: Village Center Meeting Room Wednesday: 18:15 - 20:15 - All groups

Fridays 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Yui Classroom (Next to AEON). All levels are welcome.   Contact: sougato.chowdhury@oist.jp

We climb, we boulder, we fall, we say ganba, we get back up, we eat, we go to Hedo, we fall, we say allez, we go deep water soloing, we eat more, we go to Coral Rock, we need a laser pointer, we set routes, we spot, we belay, we sneak up on a hold, we watch wales

 

All are welcome! We maintain two plots in West Court and a few composting sites spread around campus. Flowers, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, we have a large variety of plants that we care for and we're always happy to plant more!

OIST Haarii boat club was born out of our passion and enthusiasm for dragon boat races and Okinawan culture!

We are a group of music-loving OISTers, who mainly – but not exclusively – perform classical music for various occasions around campus.

Are you interested in Samurai martial arts and Bushido?

The Intersectional Feminists of OIST (IF OIST) club aims to create a safe space to talk about topics related to harassment, inequality and discrimination, especially around gender, in a vulnerable way and to accompany, lift each other up, and honor each other's experi

The OIST Karate Club welcomes OIST staff, students, and their families to experience karate and kobudo (traditional martial arts) in Okinawa, the birthplace of karate, and to connect with others.

Kenjutsu will give a glimpse into the Japanese history of Budo.