Chanbara Espoo
Sport Chanbara club in Espoo. Venues: Become Kivenlahti (Merivirta 5) and Hansakallio school. Times to be confirmed.
Programme coming 2027
Chanbara in Espoo, Helsinki, Imatra and Pori
Sport Chanbara is a sword-fighting sport originating from Japan, in which two fighters face each other with padded weapons. Chanbara is practised in the clubs of Kamppailukorporaatio in four towns.
- Clubs
- Chanbara Espoo, Chanbara Helsinki, Chanbara Imatra and Chanbara Pori. The clubs are part of Kamppailukorporaatio.
- Who for
- Children and teenagers, adults, beginners and practitioners of other martial arts. No previous background is needed.
- Programme
- The Chanbara programme in Espoo and Helsinki is coming in 2027.
- Venues
- Espoo: Become Kivenlahti (Merivirta 5) and Hansakallio school. Helsinki: ValimoGym (Valimotie 16) and schools when needed. Pori: Luvianpuistokatu 1. Imatra: Kusanku. Times in Espoo and Helsinki are to be confirmed.
- Price
- Prices for Espoo and Helsinki are on the club pages. A Kamppailukorporaatio licence is also required, €20 per year.
- Registration
- Espoo and Helsinki: myClub, besa.myclub.fi. Two free trial sessions. Imatra and Pori: the clubs’ own websites.
Clubs by town
Espoo
Helsinki
Chanbara Helsinki
Sport Chanbara club in Helsinki. Venue: ValimoGym (Valimotie 16) and schools when needed. Times to be confirmed.
Programme coming 2027
Imatra
Chanbara Imatra
Sport Chanbara in Imatra (Kusanku).
Pori
Chanbara Pori
Sport Chanbara in Pori, Luvianpuistokatu 1. Training times and registration are on the club’s own website.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is Sport Chanbara?
Sport Chanbara is a sword-fighting sport originating from Japan, in which two fighters face each other with padded weapons in different match formats. It is fast-paced and easy to start: you can join from the very first session, and no previous background or technique skills are needed.
Who is Chanbara for?
Sport Chanbara suits almost everyone: children and teenagers, adults, beginners and practitioners of other martial arts.
Where is Chanbara practised?
In Espoo (Become Kivenlahti and Hansakallio school), Helsinki (ValimoGym), Pori (Luvianpuistokatu 1) and Imatra (Kusanku). This page lists the clubs by town.
When does the Chanbara programme start?
The Chanbara programme in Espoo and Helsinki is coming in 2027. Training times are to be confirmed and will be published on the club pages. The times in Pori and Imatra are on the clubs’ own websites.
Can I try Chanbara first?
Yes. In Espoo and Helsinki there are two free trial sessions. Licence and insurance are not checked at the trial sessions, so trying is at your own risk.
What do I need to bring?
A T-shirt, tracksuit trousers, a plastic water bottle and a small towel. Training is done without shoes, socks and jewellery. You can start without your own equipment.
How do I register?
Registration for the Espoo and Helsinki clubs is in myClub at besa.myclub.fi. Registration for the clubs in Imatra and Pori is on the clubs’ own websites. A Kamppailukorporaatio licence (€20 per year) is also required.