A Next-Generation Soccer School Uniting World-Class Dribbling Technique with Leifras' Nationwide Educational Infrastructure to Unlock Children's Potential
TOKYO, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: LFS) (the "Company" or "Leifras"), a sports and social business company dedicated to youth sports and community engagement, today announced the launch of "1v1 DRIBBLE ACADEMY D-UNLOCK" ("D-UNLOCK") across six schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area beginning in June 2026. Developed in strategic partnership with Masakazu Okabe, an acclaimed dribble designer, D-UNLOCK is expected to bring together Mr. Okabe's world-class technique and Leifras' leading position in youth sports education to cultivate both technical excellence and mental resilience in the next generation of competitive individuals.
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