About us
Dojo Helsinki
More than
a sports club
Our story
Dojo Helsinki was founded in 2021, when people who had been active in the martial arts community for more than a decade joined forces to create a martial arts gym in central Helsinki.
The goal was to create a gym that offers high-quality training conditions for both competitors and hobbyists. At Dojo Helsinki, everyone can train with purpose, safely, respectfully, and without ego.
We did not want
to build just a gym
Dojo Helsinki has established itself as one of Finland’s most respected and high-quality martial arts gyms. In addition to sport, our goal is to build a culture and a strong community where people respect each other and everyone feels welcome. As a non-profit association, our work is based on team spirit and doing things together.
At Dojo, beginners can get an easy first introduction to martial arts, while experienced athletes get the challenge they need. On the mats, the same rules apply to everyone – regardless of background, age, or experience.
People
Juha Käki
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Miro Pentti
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Roope Lindfors
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Aamu Kurjenpuu
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Ilari Nikku
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Jussi Jalonen
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Andrei Kipahti
Jussi is a Dojo Helsinki veteran and has become almost part of the furniture. He has not yet been bolted to the floor, although the idea has been seriously considered. Over the years, Jussi has seen, heard, and taught everything essential, and a little beyond. Some of these stories no longer fit within the scope of the beginners course.
Jussi leads the beginners courses with a steady hand, keeping training clear and safe. His teaching method is often ‘this is how it is actually done’. In Jussi’s classes, the fundamentals are learned properly, but never too seriously.
Contact us
Chairman: Juha Käki (info@dojohelsinki.fi)
Dojo Helsinki
Pursimiehenkatu 14
Helsinki, 00140