Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu: Effective self-defense, fitness, and physical control.

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu is a realistic and respected self-defense system developed by Finnish Soke Auvo Niiniketo (10th Dan). You will learn stand-up fighting, escapes from holds, leverage-based wrist locks, throws, and ground control.

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New Autumn 2026 Basic Course

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu Basic Course in Oulu

Build solid physical fitness, practical self-defense skills, and genuine self-confidence in a premier Finnish martial art!

What is Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu?

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu is a straightforward, realistic, and effective Finnish self-defense and martial arts system developed by legendary Soke Auvo Niiniketo (10th Dan). The system combines strikes, kicks, throws, wrist locks, takedowns, and chokes into a comprehensive fighting art.

Who can participate? The course is designed for everyone over 15 years old, both men and women. No previous martial arts background or peak physical condition is required – during the basic course, your fitness and skills grow step-by-step in a safe and supportive atmosphere!

Special benefit for new practitioners: You can try out and train for the first 3 weeks completely free of charge without any commitment!
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Basic Course Practical Details

  • Start Date:
    Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 18:00
  • Training Location (Dojo):
    Äimäkuja 6, 90400 Oulu (Air-conditioned tatami hall)
  • Training Times:
    • Tuesdays 18:00 – 19:30
    • Thursdays 19:30 – 21:00
    (together with the color belts)
  • What to bring?
    Standard indoor sportswear (t-shirt & sweatpants/shorts), a towel, and a water bottle. Training takes place barefoot on the tatami.
Official Basic Course Flyer 2026 (PDF)
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What does Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu include?

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu covers all combat distances from stand-up to ground fighting:

Escapes from holds and wrist locks

1. Escapes from Holds & Joint Locks

Learn how to escape chest, clothing, hair, and wrist grabs as well as chokes using the mechanical leverage of the human body without brute force.

Hip throw and off-balancing in Ju-Jutsu

2. Throws & Off-Balancing (Ukemi)

In Ju-Jutsu, you first learn safe breakfalls (ukemi), after which you learn hip throws, foot sweeps, and unbalancing an opponent.

Stand-up sparring and blocks

3. Strikes, Kicks & Blocks

Realistic stand-up combat includes punches from karate and boxing, elbow strikes, knee strikes, and reactive blocks against incoming attacks.

Ground control and submissions

4. Ground Control & Submissions

If a confrontation moves to the ground, you learn to control the attacker on the tatami, escape from underneath, and apply controlled joint locks and chokes.

Self-defense training with a partner

5. Unarmed & Tactical Defense

We practice situational awareness, de-escalation, managing everyday threat situations, and applying proportional force within legal self-defense boundaries.

Finnish Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu Association

6. National Training Camps

Members of Jujutsu Oulu Ry take part in national Finnish Hokutoryu camps, training under the instruction of hundreds of black belts and masters.

Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu Progression Path

Belt System and Progression

Each belt rank represents a new milestone in technical proficiency, body control, and realistic self-defense capability.

5. KYU

5th kyu Yellow Belt

Basic course graduation test. Fundamental blocks, escapes, strikes, and throws.

4. KYU

4th kyu Orange Belt

In-depth intermediate escapes, takedowns, and ground combat.

3. KYU

3rd kyu Green Belt

Unarmed defenses, advanced joint locks, and stand-up sparring.

2. KYU

2nd kyu Blue Belt

Advanced tactical self-defense, weapon disarms, and throwing combinations.

1. KYU

1st kyu Brown Belt

Mastery-level technique, attack control, and coaching proficiency.

1. DAN+

1st Dan+ Black Belt

Master rank and instructorship in Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu.

Official PDF Guides

Download Belt Exam Requirements and Techniques (Adults)

Official requirements from Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu Finland
5th kyu Yellow Belt Download PDF (Basic Course)
4th kyu Orange Belt Download PDF (Intermediate)
3rd kyu Green Belt Download PDF (Advanced)
2nd kyu Blue Belt Download PDF (Coaching Level)
1st kyu Brown Belt Download PDF (1st kyu Brown)
Jujutsu Oulu Ry Instructors

Our Club Instructors

Renshi Tenhunen 5th Dan

Renshi Tenhunen

5th Dan • Head Coach
Sensei Sami Pekkala 3rd Dan

Sensei Pekkala

3rd Dan • Instructor
Sensei Tapio 3rd Dan

Sensei Tapio

3rd Dan • Instructor
Sensei Suorsa 2nd Dan

Sensei Suorsa

2nd Dan • Instructor
Sensei Rytkönen 1st Dan

Sensei Rytkönen

1st Dan • Instructor
Ju-Jutsu Photos

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Ju-Jutsu Schedule in Oulu

Train at the Äimäkuja Dojo

Adult Ju-Jutsu classes are held at our air-conditioned tatami facility at Äimäkuja 6 A, Oulu.

Mondays: 19:30 – 21:00 Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu (Color Belts)
Tuesdays: 18:00–19:30 Color Belts & Basic Course Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu
Thursdays: 19:30–21:00 Color Belts & Basic Course Hokutoryu Ju-Jutsu
Autumn Ju-Jutsu Training Schedule: Basic Course: Tuesdays 18:00–19:30 & Thursdays 19:30–21:00 (together with the color belts)
Color Belts: Mondays 19:30–21:00, Tuesdays 18:00–19:30 & Thursdays 19:30–21:00
SporttiAppro 2026 (Sep 22–24): Students welcome to join Tue & Thu sessions (max 30 participants).
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Reactive technique and fitness development on the tatami
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