Kotkan Judoseura

Kotkan Judoseura is a judo club based in Kotka, Finland, sharing the enjoyment of judo since 1969. The club offers training for children, teenagers and adults, welcoming beginners as well as experienced judoka. Its groups include sessions for young children, age-based junior classes, adult beginner courses, fitness and technique training, and a competitive group. New junior members can join a suitable age group, where instructors help them learn fundamentals such as ukemi, the safe way to fall. Prospective members may try several sessions before joining.

Alongside regular classes, Kotkan Judoseura hosts regional training camps, technical practice and randori, and supports members who take part in competitions. The club also offers kata practice, including self-defence kata, and its members have earned success in national and Nordic kata events. Its activities bring together participants of different ages and experience levels, with emphasis on learning, exercise, competition and community. Training schedules and membership fees vary by group and season, and the club publishes current information for prospective and existing members on its website.