For Members
This page contains information for Kokkolan Gijomon-kai karate practitioners.
Training times
Colored belts
Monday 17.00-18.00
Martial Arts Center, smaller side
Friday 18.00-19.15
Martial Arts Center, bigger side
Basic course
Wednesday 17.00-18.00
Martial Arts Center, smaller side
Friday 17.00-18.00
Martial Arts Center, smaller side
Coaches
Tomi Niemi
Practiced for
31
years
Coached for
10
years
(1-tason junioriohjaaja)
2. dan black belt
Roope Korpela
Practiced for
19
years
Coached for
10
years
2. dan black belt
Num Syrjälä
Practiced for XX years
Coached for
10
years
(1-tason junioriohjaaja)
1. dan black belt
Information for Practitioners
Belt Order
⬜ White - Beginner
🟨 Yellow - 5th Kyū
🟧 Orange - 4th Kyū
🟩 Green - 3rd Kyū
🟦 Blue - 2nd Kyū
🟫 Brown - 1st Kyū
⬛ Black - 1st Dan
⬛ Black - 2nd Dan - 10th Dan
Katas
There are seven katas in Gijomon-kai karate. By clicking the name of the kata, you can access instructions and a video of the kata. 📜📺
Membership / Suomisport
- Suomisport serves as our membership registry.
- Practitioners must be registered in Suomisport in either the colored belt or beginner course group.
- If the practitioner is a minor, a guardian must add them to the group.
- Seasonal fees are paid through Suomisport.
- Upcoming training sessions and events can be seen in Suomisport.
Licenses and Insurance
Kokkolan Gijomon-kai Karate and its practitioners are members of the Finnish Karate Federation. Up-to-date information about karate licenses and insurance can be found on the Finnish Karate Federation’s website under licenses and insurance.
We strongly recommend that practitioners obtain insurance, but we do not require it for participation in training. Our club uses Suomisport, where practitioners can purchase licenses and insurance.
Dojo Rules
- Attend training only when you are healthy.
- Focus on training during practice, do not disturb others.
- Follow the coach’s instructions. If you behave inappropriately, the coach can send you home.
- Bow when entering and leaving the dojo.
- Wash your hands and feet before and after training. Keep your nails clean and short for safety.
- Tie back long hair. Remove watches, jewelry, and rings for safety. Do not leave valuables in the locker room; you can bring them to the edge of the dojo. Set phones to silent.
- If you arrive late, wait calmly for the coach’s permission to join the practice. Bow to the coach and then join the training.
- If you need to leave during practice, ask the coach for permission.
- Keep the dojo and locker rooms clean. Return any equipment you use to its proper place.
- You are responsible for your partner’s safety when practicing techniques. Safety first!
- Show respectful and courteous behavior both inside and outside the dojo.
- Do not use the skills you have been taught against anyone, except in self-defense or to protect others in cases of extreme danger or unprovoked attack.
Karate Vocabulary
We use Finnish in practice, with Japanese commands. Coaches can explain in English if needed.
Explore and learn the karate vocabulary here. 🇯🇵
Give Us Feedback
Are you a current or former practitioner, a guardian, or otherwise connected to Kokkolan Karate?
We would love to hear about your experiences with Kokkolan Karate. Your feedback helps us improve and provide the best possible karate training and opportunities. 🥋😊