Kotka Judo Club (Kotkan Judoseura)
Kotka Judo Club is located at the Savotta Activity Center (Mussalontie 428 B, Kotka). Please refer to the image below for directions: the red line shows the entrance route from the main road, blue squares indicate parking areas, and the yellow dot marks the exact location of our dojo within the building.
Training times
- Kids ages 7-11, Tuesday & Thursday 17:00-18:00
- Kids ages 10-15, Monday & Wednesday 17:00-18:30
- *Kids ages 14-18, Monday & Wednesday 18:30-20:00
- Adults (basic course & technique for advanced), Tuesday & Thursday 18:00-19:30
- *Advanced & randori, Monday & Wednesday & Friday 18:30-20:00
The minimum level for groups marked with an asterix ( *) is 5. kyu. More detailed training schedule can be found on the Harjoitusajat ja ryhmät page.
Each training group has a dedicated WhatsApp group for quick communication. Please ask your instructor of the group for the invitation to the WhatsApp group. Chief instructors for each group are as follows:
- Kids ages 7-11: Timo Hyyrynen
- Kids ages 10-15: Tuukka Sandström
- Kids ages 14-18: Keijo Saarelainen
- Adults: Leo Mononen & Jorma Paasi
- Advanced & randori: Artur Ristola & Jukka Häkkänen
Judo starts with learning the basics. Kids and adults can start judo at any time. You just join the group that corresponds to your age.
- Ages 7-10: join the 7-11 age group,
- Ages 11-15: join the 10-15 age group and
- 16 years and up: join the adults’ group.
What to wear
You can start with regular sportswear. We recommend wearing long-legged pants. After a few weeks, it is recommended to purchase a proper judogi. You can ask your instructors for advice on where to buy one. In addition to these it is recommended to have with you a water bottle, a small towel for washing your feet before the training and slippers to walk from the locker room to the tatami. All jewelry needs to be removed before training, nails needs to be kept short and long hair tied with a soft hair tie (no metal parts).
Membership fees
Membership fees are listed in the table below. These fees will be collected through Suomisport.fi. First each judoka must apply for membership to the Kotka Judo Club (Kotkan judoseura) in Suomisport. Once your membership has been approved, the fee will be issued in the Suomisport and it can be paid. Membership fee does not include judo license from Finnish Judo Association (judoliitto) nor the insurance. The license includes also the insurance. Without the official license judoka can not participate grading exams nor in any competition. The license can be bought separately in Suomisport.
| Training group | Year | Season (Fall/Spring) |
| Adults (ages 18 and above) | 140 € | 75 € |
| Kids (ages 7-17) | 100 € | 50 € |
| Occasional visitor | 30€ / month | – |
Other fees:
- Grading exam (graduation) 1.-5. kyu: 50€
- Yellow belt graduation fee includes a judo passport
- Colored belt 1.-5. kyu: 10 €
Kotka Judo Club does not sell nor supply judo gear.
Other fees can be directly paid to Kotka Judo Club bank account. Write your full name and what the fee is for in the message section.
Banking details as follow:
KOTKAN JUDOSEURA
IBAN: FI1080001500888277
BIC/SWIFT: DABAFIHH
Contact information
Any open questions regarding Kotka Judo Club training or activity can be asked from the instructors or by e-mail from the board members of the club:
- Kotka Judo Club President: puheenjohtaja@kotkajudo.net
- Kotka Judo Club Vice President: varapj@kotkajudo.net
- Kotka Judo Club Secretary: sihteeri@kotkajudo.net