2026
ASIA
MASSAGE
CHAMPIONSHIP
June. 2-3 TOKYO 2026
AMC
presents
Presented by
Asia's Best Massage Competition
ASIA MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
6/2Tue - 6/3Wed
National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium
The International Therapy Association, a general incorporated association, aims to develop massage, therapy, and aesthetic techniques around the world and revitalize the industry. By participating in the Asian massage and aesthetic therapy competition, practitioners can face their own skills and
It's an opportunity to improve your technique.
Let's improve the skills of the industry through the Massage Asia Championships and help to promote the industry and heal the world.
JMC and AMC participants
Read the interview here
-Main Partner-
Tournament Overview
Tournament Name
Massage Asia Tournament
ASIA MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP
Date and Time
June 2 (Tuesday) – June 3 (Wednesday), 2026
Location
National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium
Organizer
International Therapy Association
Contest Department
Oil Category
Body Care (Stretch) Category
Facial Category
Thai Traditional Category
Freestyle Western Category
Freestyle Eastern Category
Entry Fee
33,000 yen (tax included)
Terms of Participation
Examination Criteria
Tournament Participation Rules
Judging Criteria and Rules
6 judging categories
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Oil Massage Department
Aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, Swedish massage, Hawaiian Lomi Lomi, Balinese, Esalen massage, and more
Traditional Thai Department
Chiang Mai style, Bangkok style, Wuo Thai, Warrior Thai, Rue-Si Datton, and more
Freestyle Western Department
Treatment using Western-originated manual techniques centered on Western anatomy and fascial release
Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release, trigger points, stretching, etc.
Seitai massage, body care, shiatsu massage, deep tissue massage, stretching, sports massage, and more
Body Care (Stretch) Department
Facial Department
Aesthetic facial, face lifting, gua sha, facial spa, head massage, décolleté massage, and more
Freestyle Eastern Category
Treatment using techniques originating from the East and Asia, using the concepts of meridians, qi, and acupoints
Shiatsu, Chinese Tuina, foot reflexology, traditional Thai massage, Hilot, Ayurveda, Balinese massage, cupping, Kolgi (bone massage), etc.
Freestyle Department
Criteria for entry
1. Judging by the main technology
-Whether the technique that accounts for more than 50% of the total treatment, or the technique that takes up the most time, originates from the West or the East.
- If multiple techniques are used and the ratio is the same, judge based on the theoretical basis (whether or not meridians and acupoints are used).
2. Flexibility in Combinations
There is no problem with using a single technology or freely combining multiple technologies. It is also possible to partially incorporate technologies from other systems.
Example: Swedish only treatment → Freestyle Western
- Mainly Swedish, with some Shiatsu → Freestyle Western
- Shiatsu only → Freestyle Oriental
- Mainly Thai traditional massage, partially incorporating oil treatment → Freestyle Toyo
3. Final decision points when in doubt
- Do you actively use the concepts of meridians, qi, and acupoints to emphasize the body's energy balance and adjustment from within? → Freestyle Oriental
- Does it focus on Western-style anatomy and myofascial release, and emphasize muscle relaxation, blood flow promotion, and structural approaches? → Freestyle Western
- Please decide based on which philosophy or theory you are based on.
