Here are the winners of the 2025 Finnish National Jodo championship
Held at Raunistulan Koulun Sali, the event took place from March 14 to 16, 2025, marking a significant moment for Finland's Jodo community.
For the first time in 10 years, the Finnish Jodo National Championship returned to Turku, bringing together top practitioners from across the country for a three-day event filled with training, competition, and community. Held at Raunistulan Koulun Sali, the event took place from March 14 to 16, 2025, marking a significant moment for Finland’s Jodo community.
A three-day event focused on growth and competition
The championship was not only about competition but also about skill development. The first two days were dedicated to a seminar led by experienced instructors, allowing participants to refine their techniques and deepen their understanding of Jodo.
The final day, Sunday, March 16, was reserved for the highly anticipated competition, where Finland’s top Jodoka competed for national titles.
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Championship Results
Mudan Category (Beginners)
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? 1st place: Konstantinos Drosos (KKTI)
? 2nd place: Juho Lakkisto (KKTI)
? 3rd place: Maria Iljanko (Lebudo) & Petteri Mero (Rendaino)
Shodan-Nidan Category (Intermediate)
? 1st place: Konrad Okrój (Lebudo)
? 2nd place: Jussi Vehviläinen (Lebudo)
? 3rd place: Cecilia Lindström (Lebudo) & Ella Saarenko (Lebudo)
Sandan-Yondan Category (Advanced)
? 1st place: Emil Sågfors (Lebudo)
? 2nd place: Mili Carr (KKTI)
? 3rd place: Ignacio Lorca (Rendaino) & Juulia-Gabrielle Moreau (KKTI)
Team Competition
? 1st place - Team Sauna: Konrad Okrój (Lebudo), Ville Pikkarainen (KKTI), Attila Farkas (Rendaino)
? 2nd place - Team Sampo: Emil Sågfors (Lebudo), Ella Saarenko (Lebudo), Iivar Juntura (Rendaino)
Building Finland’s Jodo national team for the european championships
Beyond the national titles, the Finnish Jodo National Championship plays a crucial role in shaping the national team that will represent Finland in the European Jodo Championships, scheduled to take place in September in Poland. The performances in this competition could influence the selection of Finland’s top practitioners for the international stage.
