In English
Vantaan Jukara is a non-profit martial arts club, where Karate, Aikido and Judo are practiced. The Karate branch offers classes for both kids and adults – from beginners to people with over 30 years of practice.
In Jukara we practice Kokusai Shorijiryu Karatedo style karate, which is a versatile martial art that includes kicks and throws as well as joint locks, throws and weapon techniques. Vantaan Jukara is a member club of Finnish Karate Federation.
Karate basic courses in Vantaan Jukara
You can start practicing Karate in Vantaan Jukara by taking the basic course that is arranged twice a year, beginning in January and in August.
The basic course is given both in the spring and in the fall, separately for juniors (age 8-12) and for adults (age 13 and above).
Basic courses start on Thursday Aug 27, 2026.
For any inquiries and basic course registration, please contact Juha Venäläinen on email juha.jukara@outlook.com or 050 575 8618.
Basic course practice schedule, winter 2026
Junior Course
Tuesday: 17.30 – 18.45, Rajatorpan Kalliosuoja, Välitatami
Thursday: 17.30 – 18.45, Rajatorpan kalliosuoja, Välitatami
Adult Course
Tuesday: 19.00 – 20.30, Rajatorpan kalliosuoja, Välitatami
Thursday: 18:45 – 20:00, Rajatorpan kalliosuoja, Välitatami
You can take the basic course wearing, for example, a T-shirt and sweatpants. A karate uniform is not mandatory. No shoes are needed, as we practice barefoot. It is advisable to bring along a water bottle, a towel, shower gear and, for example, flip flops to walk from the dressing room to the tatami area.
Basic course fees
The basic courses for both adults and juniors cost 95€ (family discount -10€). The price includes: Vantaan Jukara ry’s membership fee for the year, training after the until the end of the season. The fee for the first belt exam (includes karate passport) is for juniors 5€ and adults 10€.
The first two weeks of the basic course are free of charge trial period. We accept Smartumin, Smartum and ePassi payments as well.
Please join us and give karate a go!