Hello, I'm Hoby
I'm thrilled to have you here. My name's Hoby.
I've loved tennis since I was 13 years old, and my current dream is to become a sparring partner for one of my idols, Grigor Dimitrov. Along my journey, I discovered a new passion—sharing tennis with others. After falling in love with Osaka—the energy, the food and the people—I made it my home.
Now, I'm here to help English-speaking expatriates and tennis enthusiasts maintain their game while living and exploring Osaka. Whether you want to improve your skills, stay sharp, or just enjoy the sport, The Rising Court is here to support you.
Fun facts about me
I love music
I learnt music at a young age thanks to my parents. I learnt how to play the guitar, then I discovered the art of DJing through my best friend. Now, I practice DJing on my free time, to explore my creativity, musical tastes and improve my sense of rhythm too.
Cars are my first love
My first childhood professional dream was to become an F1 driver, which is why I love racing video games and simracing. From the age of 5 years old, I wanted to reach the age of 18 so that I could get my driving license.
I challenge myself everyday
I'm always learning something, I have a lot of interests ranging from photography to web design, from motorsports to Japanese language learning. I think it's worth learning as much as you can while living.
Reading for knowledge
One of my favorite book recommendations is Why we sleep by Matthew Walker, because sleep is crucial for human health, beauty and performance. It's not something that is widely taught, and I found the content so valuable to my life.
