2026
ASIA
MASSAGE
CHAMPIONSHIP
June. 2-3 TOKYO 2026
AMC
presents
Asia's Best Massage Competition
ASIA MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
6/2Tue - 6/3Wed
National Yoyogi Stadium Second Gymnasium
The International Therapy Association (General Incorporated Association) aims to advance massage, therapy, and esthetic techniques from around the world to revitalize the industry.
By participating in the Asian Championship for Practitioners, participants have the opportunity to reflect on their own skills and improve their techniques.
Through the Massage Asia Championship, let’s work together to enhance the industry’s overall technical standards, energize the field, and heal the world.
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
A treatment based on Western-origin techniques focusing on Western anatomy and myofascial release.
Examples include Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, sports massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and stretching.
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
A treatment based on Eastern and Asian-origin techniques using the concepts of meridians, qi (energy), and acupressure points.
Examples include shiatsu, Chinese tui na, reflexology, Thai traditional massage, Hilot, Ayurveda, Balinese massage, cupping, and bone therapy (Kogei).
Freestyle Department
Entry Classification Criteria
1. Judging Based on Primary Technique
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Determine based on the technique that constitutes more than 50% of the treatment or the one you spend the most time performing, and whether it originates from Western or Eastern traditions.
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If you use multiple techniques in roughly equal proportions, determine based on the theoretical foundation (whether you incorporate meridians or acupressure points).
2. Flexibility of Technique Combination
You may freely combine multiple techniques or focus on a single one. It’s also acceptable to include techniques from other traditions partially.
Examples:
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Swedish massage only → Freestyle Western
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Swedish as the main technique with some shiatsu → Freestyle Western
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Shiatsu only → Freestyle Eastern
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Thai traditional as the main technique with some oil treatment → Freestyle Eastern
3. Final Judgment When Unsure
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If your practice actively uses the concepts of meridians, qi, or acupressure points, focusing on energy balance and internal harmony, → Freestyle Eastern
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If your approach centers on Western anatomy and myofascial release, emphasizing muscle relaxation, improved circulation, and structural alignment, → Freestyle Western
Decide based on which philosophy or theory your work is rooted in.
