Having dedicated myself to professional wrestling since my teens, I graduated from a part-time high school in my 30s and thought, "It would be interesting to become a university graduate," so I enrolled in Seisa University after being introduced by an acquaintance. The environment that allowed me to study at my own pace, without being bound by time or place, even with my busy days of traveling all over the country for tours, was a major deciding factor.
At first, I struggled with writing reports and faced other difficulties, but studying as an adult is truly enjoyable. The feeling of acquiring new knowledge is as exciting as "experiencing a new move" in professional wrestling. Through online group work, I deepened discussions with peers from different generations and truly experienced the joy of dialogue.
The biggest takeaway was learning the concept of "coexistence." I applied this learning to my main job, planning and realizing a professional wrestling event with audio commentary that could be enjoyed by visually impaired people as well. Receiving comments like, "I was so moved I cried," was the greatest reward.
My current goal is to obtain a teaching license and become a "professional wrestler who teaches on weekdays and stands in the ring on weekends." I believe that because I have experienced setbacks and detours, I have lessons to pass on to children.
At Seisa University, there is no coercion or pressure; instead, there is a culture of coexistence and shared learning. Because it is a distance learning program that allows you to relearn at your own pace while balancing work, we encourage anyone with the desire to learn to take that first step.
Hajime Ohara / Currently studying in the Department of Symbiotic Science at Seisa University
