私は日本からJuryとして NewMa Asia Massage Championship 2026 に参加しました。
From a Jury perspective, NewMa Asia is much more than a competition. It is a place where therapists can grow, learn, connect, and discover new possibilities.
What impressed me most was the diversity within Asia itself. Therapists from different countries brought different techniques, different philosophies, different styles, and different ways of caring for clients. Watching them challenged many of my assumptions and expanded my understanding of massage.
One of the strengths of NewMa is that there are many opportunities to be recognized. Besides medals, there are Special Mention Awards for Empathy, Innovation, and Table Setup. There are also New Talent Awards and International Awards.
This means participants are not only evaluated for technical skills. Client care, creativity, professionalism, presentation, and the overall experience are also recognized. Many of the things therapists do every day in their clinics and salons can become strengths in competition.
I also appreciate the Feedback Jury system, which gives participants the opportunity to learn directly from experienced judges after the competition.
I was happy to see many competitors from Japan receive medals and awards. It reminded me that Japanese therapists have much to contribute to the international community.
What makes NewMa Asia especially valuable is the diversity within Asia itself. By watching others and sharing our own work, we can better understand where we come from and what makes our own style unique.
I believe NewMa Asia is not only a championship, but also a place where Asian therapists can learn from each other, inspire each other, and take pride in what they do.
For therapists who are interested in international competitions, NewMa Asia is a wonderful place to start. It is close, welcoming, educational, and inspiring.
このNewMaの大会は、技術だけではなく、接客、お客様への配慮、施術の見せ方、空間づくりなど、普段サロンで積み重ねていることも評価の対象になります。そのため、多くの参加者に受賞のチャンスがあります。さらに Feedback Jury の仕組みもあり、大会後には経験豊富な審査員から直接アドバイスを得ることができます。
次回の NewMa Asia はタイで開催されます。アジアのさまざまな技術や価値観に触れ、自分たちが普段行っている施術の価値を再発見できる大会だと思います。国際大会に興味がある方はぜひ一度挑戦してみてください。もし不安があれば気軽に相談してくださいね。
Thank you Julien, Noree, Brenda, Jury members, Floor Leaders, Teachers, volunteers, staff, and all participants.
またタイで会いましょう。
It was a wonderful and enriching experience in Phuket, Thailand. I had the opportunity to connect with new people, refine my skills, and learn from many talented professionals who generously shared their knowledge and techniques.
A truly inspiring event.
Newma is a truly professional and high-standard championship where therapists from around the world come together to share knowledge, passion, and inspiration. It is more than a competition it is a global massage family creating connection, growth, and lasting memories. Honoured to be part of it!
With love
Kru Lumpai
Es war für mich wieder eine ganz tolle Zeit. Das Organizer-Team zu unterstützen und für alle Teilnehmer da zu sein und bei allen Dingen zu helfen. Ich freue mich auf das nächste Event.
The NewMa Asia Championship 2026 is still very much on my mind and in my heart as I just return to London from Thailand.
As we all know, the post-championship process takes time and continues to unfold on many levels. From both a personal and professional perspective, this was the best flow and organisation I have experienced since becoming involved with NewMa in 2022.
This reflects the NewMa team’s commitment to learning from each championship and continually improving. Their willingness to grow and evolve is what makes this event such a strong platform for all of us to connect, learn, and develop together.
A heartfelt thank you to Noree for the hard work and dedication that made this possible in Phuket.
