ANTTI-JUHANI PEKKARINEN

5. dan Aikikai Shidoin

Junior instructor certified by the Finnish Aikido Association

Antti is the main instructor at AikiCircle and has trained aikido since '98 in Finland, Japan and around the world.  He is particularly keen on practising body control and movement as well as looking at techniques from new perspectives. Antti teaches both adult and junior classes.

MIKKO LINDEVALL

3. dan Aikikai Fukushidoin

Authorized Study Group Leader Martial Blade Concepts

Mikko is one of the main instructors at AikiCircle and in addition to aikido he's also in charge of the MBC training group. His exercises focus on the mechanics of techniques and functional body use, as well as a very clear pedagogical approach (and sometimes very bad jokes). 

OP JAUHIAINEN

3. Dan Aikikai 

Junior instructor certified by the Finnish Aikido Association

OP has started his aikido career in Lahti but has since moved from "business city" to the capital  to train and teach both adult and junior groups at AikiCircle. OP's classes explore a wide range of basic techniques and applied forms. 

KONSTAMIKKO KORHONEN

3. Dan Aikikai 

Junior instructor certified by the Finnish Aikido Association

Konstamikko moved from Tampere to AikiCircle and teaches fast-paced classes incorporating what he has gathered from his trips to Japan. Konsta also teaches junior classes and is a member of the Finnish Aikido Association's Junior Committee.