Welcome to the dojo —
whether you're stepping onto the tatami
for the very first time,
an active karateka,
or returning after a break.
You don't need any prior experience or special gear for your first session. We build the basics at your own pace. Set your goals, and we'll help you reach them.
Gi and belt still waiting in the closet?
Come train with us.
Pick up right where you left off —
no starting from zero.
We'll help sharpen your technique.
| Day | Beginners' sessions | Coloured belts' sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | 19.00 - 20.00 | 19.00 - 20.00 |
| Thursday | 18.30 - 19.30 | 18.30 - 19.30 |
| Saturday | 15.00 - 16.00 | 15.00 - 16.00 |
You're welcome to join your first session
with no prior experience
— arrive 10 minutes early and we'll walk
you through the basics.
You can join the club at any point in the season.
You're always welcome to come and see for yourself.
Shotokan karate combines technique, body control, focus and continuous improvement. Training develops step by step — session after session, year after year.
Basic techniques, movement and body control — the foundation of it all.
Prearranged sequences that bring technique and movement together.
Partner training: timing, distance and applying technique.
Unpacking kata techniques and applying them in practice.
Set your goal. We'll help you grow and get there.
Your goal might be your first belt grading, better fitness, technical progress, competing, or long-term development — the journey matters as much as the destination.
Belt gradings are held twice a year. Black belt isn't the end of the journey — it's the point where the real depth begins.
You don't need any prior experience or special gear — not even if you've trained somewhere else before.
Come in regular sportswear — a t-shirt and stretchy trousers are enough.
There's plenty of time to get a gi once you've settled into training.
Trained before? Tell the instructor about your background at the start of the session.
The price includes the trainings and also KWF membership with KWF passport
Our club began its Shotokan Karate training in 2001.
Our training is built on long-term development and a deep respect for the values of traditional Shotokan Karate — respect, discipline, and perseverance.
We are proud to be a member of the Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF), founded by the legendary Mikio Yahara, 10th Dan, one of the most respected Shotokan Karate masters of our time.
The KWF is dedicated to preserving and developing traditional Budo Karate, where technique, body, and mind come together as one.
Our membership connects our club to the international Karate community and links our training to the strong and deeply traditional Shotokan lineage represented by Mikio Yahara.
Jauhokuja 3
00920 Helsinki
Shotokan karate training takes place in the sports hall at Liikuntamylly.
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