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Shukokai karate is a traditional Japanese style of martial art developed by Chojiro Tani and Shigeru Kimura in 1940’s. Shukokai karate teaches you important self-defence skills including punches, kicks, blocks and their varying combinations, developing you both mentally and physically. Respect and safety is paramount in this style, both in and out of the dojo.
Kimura Shukokai karate has spread its wings to over 20 countries around the world including Europe, North America, Africa and Asia. Today Kimura Shukokai International is one of the biggest single style karate organisations. Shihan Yrjö Pursiainen (8th dan) has established Shukokai karate in Finland in 1970’s and now we have 15 karate clubs around the country.
Anyone can start karate. Necessary skills and physical condition develop with training. You can set your own goals – whether you want to train self-defence skills or even compete at World Championships level. The style is very diverse, because you can compete individually or as a team in fighting (kumite) or in a set combination of movements (kata). Karate often becomes as a lifestyle for many.
Find your nearest karate club and join the next beginners class! We also have instruction in English.
Liikuntaneuvos Yrjö Pursiainen
8. dan shihan
sensei.george@shukokai.fi
Sensei Päivi Kuparinen-Heikkinen 6. dan
paivi.kuparinen@shukokai.fi
050 523 1828
| Espoo | Sensei Mika Huuhtanen 7. dan | espoo@shukokai.fi |
| Espoo KFK | Sensei Jouko Koskinen 7. dan | kfk@shukokai-espoo.fi |
| Hamina | Sensei Juha Vahtikari 6. dan | hamina@shukokai.fi |
| Helsinki | Sensei Jarmo Rajala 6. dan | helsinki@shukokai.fi |
| Imatra | Sensei Esa Kaplas 7. dan, Jari Lievonen 2. dan | imatra@shukokai.fi |
| Järvenpää | Sensei Jukka Tuhkanen 4. dan | jarvenpaa@shukokai.fi |
| Kotka | Sensei Kari Aalto 5. dan | kotka@shukokai.fi |
| Lappeenranta | Sensei Esa Kaplas 7. dan | lappeenranta@shukokai.fi |
| Laukaa | Sensei Jouni Hirvonen 4. dan | laukaa@shukokai.fi |
| Oulu | Sensei Jarmo Sakko 5. dan | oulu@shukokai.fi |
| Porvoo | Sensei Uuno Aalto 5.dan | porvoo@shukokai.fi |
| Savitaipale | Antti Vanhanen 1. dan | savitaipale@shukokai.fi |
| Savonlinna | Sensei Antti Pöllänen 6. dan | savonlinna@shukokai.fi |
| Tammisaari | Sensei Päivi Kuparinen-Heikkinen 6. dan, Guido Grönroos 2.dan | ekenas@shukokai.fi |
| Vantaa | Sensei Jari Vesterinen 7. dan | vantaa@shukokai.fi |
Suomen Shukokai Karateliitto
Liikuntaneuvos Yrjö Pursiainen 8. dan shihan
Kuusenhaontie 95
52830 Suomenniemi
Sähköposti: sensei.george@shukokai.fi