# BJJ Vaasa - Hilti BJJ

> Vaasa, Finland

## Overview

**Name:** BJJ Vaasa - Hilti BJJ

**Description:** BJJ Vaasa is a combat sports club founded in July 2008 to promote the recreational and competitive activities of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling in Vaasa, Finland. The gym is a member of the Finnish Brazilian Jiujitsu Federation (SBJJ) and the ADCC Finland Submission Wrestling Federation, providing a structured and professional training environment for practitioners of all levels.

As a proud member of the Scandinavian Hilti Brazilian Jiujitsu organization, BJJ Vaasa is part of an international network of high-quality BJJ academies. The gym offers training in both Gi (traditional kimono) and No-Gi Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, as well as submission wrestling. The training emphasizes leverage-based techniques including joint locks, chokes, sweeps, and throws, with a focus on both recreational fitness and competitive preparation.

The gym is led by head instructor Petri Mäki, a 3rd degree black belt with extensive experience in both Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling. The instruction team includes multiple black belts (Tommy Vähänen - 1st degree, Olli Kapiainen, and Toni Sorvari) as well as brown belt Jaakko Töyli, ensuring students receive expert guidance across all skill levels from foundations to competition preparation.

**Status:** Active

## Contact Information

**Address:**
Meijerinkatu 9, Vaasa, Finland
Vaasa 65100, Finland

**Phone:** +358 44 765 1170

**Email:** bjjvaasa1@gmail.com

**Website:** https://www.bjjvaasa.fi/

**Social Media:**
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjvaasa/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43697565504

## Hours of Operation

- Monday: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Friday: 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
## Pricing

## Instructors


### Petri Mäki - Black

**Role:** Head Instructor

**Bio:** Head instructor with 3rd degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling


### Jaakko Töyli - Brown

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Brown belt instructor in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling


### Olli Kapiainen - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Black belt instructor specializing in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling


### Tommy Vähänen - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Black belt 1st degree instructor specializing in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling


### Toni Sorvari - Black

**Role:** Instructor

**Bio:** Black belt instructor focusing on basic course instruction in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and submission wrestling


## Programs

### Foundations

**Skill Level:** Beginner

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Beginner-friendly BJJ program focusing on fundamental techniques in both Gi and No-Gi

**Classes:**

### Submission Wrestling

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** No-Gi submission wrestling combining techniques from BJJ, wrestling, and judo

**Classes:**

### Competition Group

**Skill Level:** Advanced

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Advanced training for competition preparation in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu

**Classes:**

### Technique Drill

**Skill Level:** All Levels

**Age Group:** adults

**Gi Requirement:** No-Gi

**Description:** Focused drilling sessions for technique refinement

**Classes:**



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**Last Updated:** March 01, 2026

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