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Hokutoryu for juniors Hokutoryu Junior Ju-Jutsu is suitable for the children at the age of 7-14. All dangerous ju-jutsu techniques are removed. In Junior Ju-Jutsu there are no strangle/choke techniques, neck nor backbone locks, or weapon/armed techniques. The intention is to create good basic skills for the future training (i.a. […]

Jewelry The stunning Hokutoryu jewelry, made in Finland from 925 silver, is now available at Kultakeskus! The jewelry is designed by Sami Laatikainen (Hokutoryu 1st Dan). The jewelry is delivered by mail (shipping costs are added to the price) or can be picked up from Kultakeskus in Hämeenlinna. Orders and […]

Hokutoryu clothing The Hokutoryu office sells various Hokutoryu clothing items, including high-quality Harvest Hokutoryu hoodies, different t-shirts, and Hokutoryu bodysuits for babies. Hokutoryu products are also sold during national training camps. Price list:Hokutoryu hoodie: €80Hokutoryu t-shirt: €25Children’s Hokutoryu t-shirt: €15Hokutoryu baby onesie: €20 Hokutoryu badge: €7Hokutoryu pin: €1

Main dojo in Helsinki The Hokutoryu ju-jutsu main dojo is located in the Ruoholahti Cablefactory in Helsinki (Tallberginkatu 1 D, 00180 Helsinki). When visiting Helsinki, ju-jutsukas from other clubs are welcome to participate in the Hokutoryu ju-jutsu trainings. Training schedule Green and higher belts:Mondays at 19:15-20:30Wednesdays at 19:15-20:30 Yellow and […]

Belt Techniques ADULTS (15 years and older)   1. kyu (in Finnish), in English (brown belt) 2. kyu (in Finnish) | in English (blue belt) 3. kyu (in Finnish) | in English (green belt) 4. kyu (in Finnish) | in English (orange belt) 5. kyu (in Finnish) | in English (yellow belt) JUNIOR TECHNIQUES […]

Judges and referees Licenses C-license: judging rights B-license: judging rights, referee rights A-license: judging rights, referee rights, head referee rights The right to train judges and referees is granted separately by the Soke. Judges and referees Nieminen Jari A-licenseHead of Refereeing Väntär Risto A-license Hirvonen Timo A-license Tenhunen Kimmo A-license […]

Vocabulary AI – Harmony, the central concept of budo. In Japanese philosophy, harmony is regarded as the fundamental essence of nature and all living beings. “Ai” is always represented as a circle, and it is very similar to the Chinese concept of Tao. AIKIDO – Path to harmony ATEMI-WAZA – […]

Hokutoryu Ju-jutsu Etiquette Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu follows traditional budo etiquette, which is based on respect and loyalty toward the art, the dojo, the sensei (masters), instructors, and training partners. Each practitioner must take their partner’s size and skill level into consideration. The dojo, originally a space dedicated to meditation, is not […]

Highest Master Ranks Auvo Niiniketo 10. Dan, founder of Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsun Auvo Niiniketo, known as the “Father of Finnish Ju-Jutsu,” has practiced martial arts for nearly his entire life. His combat career began with boxing in club Helsingin Voimailijat, when Niiniketo was eight years old. His top boxing achievements include […]

Modern Ju-Jutsu & Self-Defence System Hokutoryu (northern star style) Ju-Jutsu is the most complete, effective and innovative reality-based martial art style. It is based on a traditional Japanese combat system that has been adapted to meet the needs of the modern society. Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu was founded by Soke Auvo Niiniketo […]

Aaltonen Mika 1. DAN Agopov Johanna 1. DAN Agopov Mikael 1. DAN Ahlroos Juha 1. DAN Ahola Jussi 1. DAN Airaksinen Jouni 1. DAN Asplund Philip 1. DAN Ariola Carla 1. DAN Avila Daniel 1. DAN Bedarev Vitaly 1. DAN Bister Jyri 1. DAN Björklund Thomas 1. DAN Boiko Alexander […]

Forsman Ronny 2. DAN Helin Kristo 2. DAN Hellsten Soile 2. DAN Hirvonen Panu 2. DAN Hornborg Juhani 2. DAN Keränen Petri 2. DAN Kirjala Arto 2. DAN Knuutila Jussi 2. DAN Kolehmainen Minna 2. DAN Kolmonen Velimatti 2. DAN Kontinen Samu 2. DAN Kosunen Tero 2. DAN Kuukkanen Mika […]

Alyasin Tariq 3. DAN Björkqvist Andreas 3. DAN Florström Kaj 3. DAN Haanpää Heidi 3. DAN Hari Tuomo 3. DAN Hattuniemi Asko 3. DAN Hellsten Jani 3. DAN Huttunen Kari 3. DAN Jankola-Väntär Nina 3. DAN Johansson Mikael 3. DAN Kangas Pertti 3. DAN Katajamäki Pekka 3. DAN Kujanpää Jesse […]

Bekher Maria 3. DAN Belenov Yury 3. DAN Itkonen Sami 4. DAN Kauranen Marko 4. DAN Kautonen Alpo 4. DAN Korhonen Jari 4. DAN Kyllönen Jukka 4. DAN Käenmäki Antti 4. DAN Käenmäki Marika 4. DAN Leppänen Pekka 4. DAN Mynttinen Timo 4. DAN Nurkse Kimmo 4. DAN Pylkkänen Jarno […]

Gebala Mikael 5. DANRenshi Julin Kai 5. DANRenshi Juvonen Keijo 5. DANRenshi Kolehmainen Mika 5. DANRenshi Lappalainen Heikki 5. DANRenshi Leisti Mikko 5. DANRenshi Mantere Mika 5. DANRenshi Nieminen Jari 5. DANRenshi Tenhunen Jorma 5. DANRenshi Agopov Andreas 5. DAN Kolehmainen Petri 5. DAN Kunart Hannes 5. DAN Leikola Timo […]

Training uniform In Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu, practitioners wear a white training uniform (gi) without large manufacturer logos or markings. A Hokutoryu embroidery on the back is allowed. The uniform includes the style’s chest badge and the club’s sleeve badge, both sewn on the left side. Black belts in Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu may […]

Niiniketo Auvo 10. DANDeveloper of Hokutoryu. Introduction Hirvonen Timo 8. DANHanshi Introduction Väntär Risto 8. DANHanshi Introduction Tenhunen Kimmo 7. DANShihan Ambros Andrei 6. DAN Shihan Kabrits Jaak 6. DAN Shihan Koivisto Tero 6. DANShihan Korotkikh Evgeny 6. DANShihan Lehtonen Kari 6. DAN Shihan Vassenden Ottar 6. DANShihan

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu HQ World federation of ju-jitsu headquarters Helsingin ju-jutsuklubi ry LocationThe Hokutoryu HQ is located in Helsinki, capital of Finland. You find us at the Cable Factory, in Ruoholahti, Helsinki. Tallberginkatu 1 D 4th floor00180 Helsinki Office hoursThe office is open on weekdays from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. […]