BJJ Gyms in Espoo

Bahia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

Tundra Jiu-Jitsu (formerly known as Bahia Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy) is a professional BJJ academy in Espoo, Finland, offering expert coaching in an inspiring and welcoming environment. The gym provides Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training every day with multiple classes available for all skill levels, schedules, and age groups. Head coach Francisco Bahia leads training sessions with an authentic Brazilian approach, bringing passion and expertise to every class. Francisco began training jiu-jitsu in 2009 at age 16 and received his black belt in Brazil in 2019. He lives jiu-jitsu professionally - teaching group classes, private lessons, seminars, and competing. His mission is to help others discover what he has found in jiu-jitsu. The coaching team also includes Milla Bahia, who received her black belt in 2019 and is a Masters World Champion, three-time European Champion, and one of the first women in Finland to achieve a black belt. She trains annually in Brazil and competes actively. Sakari Miettinen, who earned his black belt in 2023, has been involved in martial arts since 1992 and brings extensive experience and enthusiasm to his teaching. Tundra Jiu-Jitsu offers comprehensive programs including fundamentals classes, advanced training, no-gi grappling, competition preparation, women's-only classes, and children's BJJ for ages 7-13. The academy provides a clean, organized, and safe training environment where everyone can feel part of the jiu-jitsu family.

Takado

Espoo Takado is one of the first, if not the first, Finnish clubs to start serious training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. The foundation of Takado BJJ's teachings has been Gracie Jiu-Jitsu and today Alliance BJJ. Our head coach Alexandre Paiva is one of the founders of the Brazilian Alliance organization. Alexandre Paiva is also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion (Mundial 1999) and is particularly known for his technical expertise. Alexandre Paiva has visited Finland to hold camps and has acted as a judge in the BJJ competitions we organize. It has been considered important to have direct contact with the best Brazilian trainers and fighters. Takado's BJJ section is led by Markku Juntunen, who is an instructor authorized by Alexandre Paiva and has been awarded the first black belt rank in Finland. Takado has been successfully represented in competitions related to the sport, BJJ and lock wrestling competitions, where Takado has been the best club in Finland in several Finnish championships. People who train in our club have also participated in freestyle fights. Belt ranks are a measure of progress, but in Brazilian jujutsu, special patience is required in this regard. The sport has retained its realism in Takado and obtaining a belt rank requires real performances. Belt exams are organized at regular intervals. Invitations to the belt exam and instructions on the required things come well in advance, and more experienced people help with preparation for the exam.