BJJ Kouvola ry.
Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling in Kouvola.
Versatile martial arts training for beginners and experienced practitioners in a safe training environment.
BJJ Kouvola is a club focused on Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling. The club was founded in 2012, while the longest-standing practitioners have trained in Kouvola since 2005.
Our goal is to offer versatile, high-quality facilities and training. We regularly organise Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling seminars. BJJ Kouvola is part of Team Hilt.
Adults and young people
BJJ / Submission wrestling
Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) is a martial art and self-defence system developed by Carlos and Hélio Gracie from traditional Japanese jujutsu and judo techniques.
BJJ focuses especially on ground fighting. A typical match involves taking the opponent down and finishing with a joint lock or choke.
Submission wrestling (No-Gi) resembles Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but training takes place without a jiu-jitsu uniform, or gi.
Children and families
Junior BJJ and family jujutsu
BJJ Kouvola has two age groups for children and young people. Ages 7-11 learn BJJ fundamentals through play, games and sport-specific training.
Training for ages 12-15 consists of a guided warm-up, technique and sparring. Kim Lipsanen leads Junior BJJ with several experienced adults assisting.
There is no separate beginner course for juniors, so they can join at any time. An accompanying adult should attend the first sessions.
Family jujutsu
The group for ages 3-6 builds readiness for jujutsu through physical exercises. Children train in pairs with an adult under the instructor’s guidance. The group is led by Jani Karhunen.
Getting started
How can I join?
Beginner courses usually start in January and September. A course lasts about two months, with training on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
View upcoming courses and eventsThe beginner course teaches Brazilian jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling techniques in a safe environment. Drilling and competition-style sparring are introduced as the course progresses.
After the course you may attend all guided sessions. Sundays also include a session for members over 35 and an open mat.
To begin, you only need a water bottle, sports shorts and a T-shirt. BJJ uniforms are ordered together later.
We also welcome new practitioners outside beginner courses. Contact us and we will tell you more.
Prices
- Training fee
- €40/month
- Ages 16-18, students and unemployed members
- €20/month
- Paramedics, police officers, firefighters and military personnel
- €35/month
- Juniors, ages 7-15
- €25/month
You can also pay with Smartum, ePassi, Edenred or Eazybreak.