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About our dojo in Tampere and Hyvinkää
Aikido Unlimited is an aikido community founded in Tampere.
In short
About our dojo in Tampere and Hyvinkää: Aikido Unlimited is an aikido community founded in Tampere. We operate as a limited company, which enables us to invest in marketing and aikido visibility while maintaining flexible, customer-oriented operations. The founders are Mikko Kurkela and Sarita Siltanen.
Our idea is simple: offer a place where aikido can be practiced safely, clearly, and for the long term — without unnecessary hierarchy or competitive pressure. We want newcomers to find the mat easily, and more experienced practitioners to still have room to grow. Community is built through practice, not titles. That is why we invest in guidance, a clear program, and a dojo where it is easy to ask and learn.
Dojos in Tampere and Hyvinkää
We have training halls in Tampere and Hyvinkää; we started operating in Hyvinkää in August 2025. In Tampere, we have renovated comfortable and modern facilities right in the city center. More about our dojos: Aikido in Tampere and Aikido in Hyvinkää.
Two locations mean practical flexibility: you can train where everyday life works best, or visit both. Membership is designed to support this — many adults use both dojos. The spaces are built for practice: enough mats, a clear rhythm, and an environment where it is easy to focus.
We especially focus on teaching children, youth, and beginning practitioners, so that new enthusiasts can discover a new active lifestyle through aikido.
Aikido can be practiced in many different ways. At Aikido Unlimited, we want to offer the same content in different ways, so that everyone can find a way of learning that suits them. Training sessions are divided into different categories — for example adults, juniors, and family practice — but the shared line stays the same: safety, interaction, and learning body awareness.
How we train
At Aikido Unlimited, we emphasize the liveliness and adaptability of aikido. The training program aims to give practitioners the technical tools and body awareness that enable free and adaptive practice.
Aikido's free technique, Jyuwaza, is included in training from the very beginning. Classes include both solo and partner work: falling, throws, locks, and weapons practice. You can adjust the tempo to your fitness level, so beginners and longer-term practitioners can train in the same session.
The founders Mikko Kurkela and Sarita Siltanen teach the classes. Their goal is to keep the dojo a safe, communal, and clear place to start — without unnecessary hierarchy or competitive pressure. Teaching emphasizes guidance and repetition: new movements are broken down, and practitioners get feedback they can use in the very next class.
Our philosophy is practical. We do not sell mysticism, but practice where you learn to move together, listen to your partner, and look after both yourself and others. As technique and body use become familiar, freedom grows — and that is what a consistent program aims for, not random tricks.
Who is the dojo for?
We train juniors, adults, and families. If you are wondering where to begin, you can book a free trial class, sign up for the basic course, or read more about the Tampere and Hyvinkää dojos. Prices and memberships are on the pricing page.
Everyday training is practical: classes start with a shared warm-up, continue with partner techniques, and end with a short wrap-up. Newcomers get guidance on falling and basic movement so the mat feels safe from the first session. If you want a community where you can grow steadily without competitive pressure, you are welcome to try — one class is often enough to know whether aikido suits you.
Community grows from repeated practice: familiar faces on the mat, a shared rhythm, and a respectful way of working with a partner. We are not only a hall to visit once — but a place where you can build a hobby for years. You are welcome when you are ready to take the first step.
If you are still wondering whether the dojo suits you, one session on the mat is enough. You see the space, meet practitioners, and get a feel for the teaching style. After that it is easier to decide whether to continue with a basic course, a membership, or come back later. Our job is to make starting clear — the rest is built in practice.