Boxing/mma in Helsinki

lmtduffy · Post by **lmtduffy** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:24 pm

Hey,

Im here for the year and want to continue with some kind of physical sport, Ive done Judo and Thai-boxing before and figure Id like to do something a bit different.

So anyone know of any good clubs that do boxing or mma and accept beginners?
Ive found a few different things online but figured Id ask for some first hand experience here too.

My level of Finnish is basic but improving so I figure Id be able to manage with some extra attention.

Cheers,

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corellianc · Post by **corellianc** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:32 pm

Moi!

I've heard good things about Tarmo boxing: http://helsingintarmo.com/ but I've never been there myself.

If you've done Judo before and ever feel like coming back to the tatami then I can personally recommend Chikara Judo Club: http://www.chikara.fi/ It's not a problem to train there with little Finnish.

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:45 am

Hi

I dunno what you have seen already but....

If you want MMA / NHB in Helsinki you could try:

http://www.gbgym.com/

Or check this link:

http://www.vapaaottelu.fi/

Click on Jäsenseurat and you'll find a list of clubs on the left, all in different areas of Funland.

Check this link too for Helsinki / Vantaa / Espoo:

http://www.kamppailulajit.net/kaupungit/index.html

When you click on the city, look for Vapaaottelu

(Vapaaottelu = Shootfighting, shooto, mixfight, pancrase, freefight, vale tudo, NHB (no hold barred), MMA (mixed martial arts), cage fighting, pankration, ultimate fighting.)

Don't worry about English, most Finns speak English to some degree...I have trained NHB here and competed in SW here and met people from all over Finland and most people involved in NHB speak ok English, they are often travelling or organising seminars with foreign fighters etc so are used to it....

hope the info makes sense...Get in touch if you need any help.

lmtduffy · Post by **lmtduffy** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 1:38 am

Thanks lads,

will begin investigating, will let ye know how I get on!

Bubba Elvis XIV · Post by **Bubba Elvis XIV** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:09 am

I'm not based in Helsinki and haven't traind for a bit...so there could be new clubs etc.

onkko · Post by **onkko** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:04 pm

Where i can practise anchient finnish Kur Moo Tus, i know sausage grill or taxi line is good but police dissapprove.
Im also interested on Saki Hivu Tus and Turp As Auna.

ps

AldenG · Post by **AldenG** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:00 am

Knock yourselves out, guys.

creole · Post by **creole** » Wed Oct 05, 2011 2:32 am

If you ever in Porvoo, feel free to drop in at Very Black Corner, in Kevatkumpu. We have MMA, BJJ, NO GI, K1 Kick boxing, MMA CIrcuit training , Muay Thai & Cross fitt..

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