Do I need any experience?

No. Vovido is new in Finland, so most people start from zero. Training is adapted to your age, fitness and goals.

Everyone from 6 to 66: children, adults and seniors. Choose gentle health training, artistic performance, sport and MMA preparation or street self-defense.

How much does it cost?

Vovido is free to join. If money is tight, contribute whatever you can: cost should never keep anyone from training. Leave your phone number and we will find a suitable group and time.

I already practise another martial art. Can I join?

Yes. Vovido is a club for learning and exchange, so practitioners of other styles are welcome to train and share with us.

Where and when do you train?

At Liikuntamylly Myllypuro and Töölön Kisahalli in Helsinki, as well as in Espoo, Vantaa and Kerava. Message us for the latest schedule.

Is it only about fighting?

Not at all. Vovido is also about health, culture and philosophy. Many people train for fitness, flexibility and focus, and never compete.

Do you offer private or online lessons?

Yes: 1:1 private coaching, small group classes, and online training that saves you the trip. Ask us about options and times.

Vietnam · Finland

Traditional Vietnamese martial arts in Finland

Vovido brings Võ Việt, the traditional martial arts of Vietnam, to Finland: hand and leg techniques, striking, grappling, locking, self-defense and health training in one complete art. Open to everyone from 6 to 66, and free to join.

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Ages welcome, from kids to seniors: 6–66
Cities: Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kerava: 4
Pay what you can: cost should never stop anyone training: Free

What is Vovido

One complete martial art, rooted in Vietnam

Vovido is a traditional Vietnamese martial arts club in Finland. Our training combines hand and leg techniques, striking, grappling, locking and self-defense with exercises that take care of your health.

It is a new art and sport in Finland, so we want to make it easy for everyone to try. You are welcome to join us freely, and no experience is needed.

01 Hand techniques Thủ pháp
02 Leg techniques Cước pháp
03 Striking Đòn đánh
04 Grappling Vật
05 Locking Khóa
06 Self-defense Tự vệ
07 Health care Dưỡng sinh

Our story

Why Vietnamese martial arts, in Finland

Vovido was founded by a passionate martial artist with more than six years of Judo, over three years of Aikido and experience in many other styles. Out of love for Vietnam, the founder chose to devote that experience to its traditional martial arts.

Japanese, Korean and Thai martial arts are already popular in Finland, but few people know Võ Việt. Vovido gives it a home here: a club for learning and exchange, where people who practise other styles are just as welcome to train with us.

The founder’s martial arts background

Judo 6+ years
Aikido 3+ years
Capoeira
Karate
Taekwondo
Muay Thai
Kickboxing
Kali Majapahit
Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Training is free to join. Anyone going through hard times can contribute whatever they can, so cost never stops anyone from training.

Programs

Training for every need

Whatever your age or goal, there is a way into Vovido. Everyone learns the same art, at the pace and intensity that suits them.

For seniors

Gentle health training

Calm, mindful movement and breathing that keep joints mobile, balance steady and energy up. Train at your own pace.

For kids and seniors

Martial arts performance

Artistic forms and partner routines that build coordination, focus and confidence, for young children and older adults alike.

For young athletes

Sport & MMA training

Sport-style training in striking, takedowns and locks, for young people who want to train hard and compete in formats such as MMA.

For everyone

Everyday self-defense

Practical techniques for the street and everyday situations: awareness, escapes and using the whole body when strength is not on your side.

Benefits

Why people train with us

Vovido is exercise, culture and character building in one practice.

A new hobby, new fun: Something genuinely different to look forward to every week, with a friendly group.
Health, strength and flexibility: Build endurance, strength and mobility with a practice that uses the whole body.
Real self-defense skills: Learn practical ways to protect yourself and the people around you.
Asian culture, first hand: Explore Vietnamese traditions, words and etiquette as part of every class.
Perseverance and discipline: Train the habits of focus and persistence that carry over into school, work and life.
History and culture: Learn Vietnamese history alongside the techniques, including how a small country stood its ground against far larger powers.

The Vovido philosophy

Three principles, shaped by history

Throughout its history, Vietnam, a small country, has stood its ground against far larger powers. Its martial arts carry the lessons of that resilience, and Vovido teaches them in three principles.

Strategy Mưu lược

Overcome an opponent’s superior strength and technique with timing, angles and intelligence rather than force alone.

Unity Hợp nhất

In martial arts, unity means using the whole body as one, not just a few parts: feet, hips, hands and breath together.

Spirit Tinh thần

Resilience and unwavering determination. Keep going when it gets hard, on the mat and in everyday life.

Locations

Where we train

Group classes run across the capital region. Send us a message for the current schedule.

Helsinki · Myllypuro

Liikuntamylly Myllypuro

Jauhokuja 3, 00920 Helsinki

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Helsinki · Töölö

Töölön Kisahalli

Paavo Nurmen kuja 1 C, 00250 Helsinki

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Espoo

Training in Espoo

Venue details on request.

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Vantaa & Kerava

Training in Vantaa and Kerava

Venue details on request.

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Online training is available wherever you are.

Private & online

Training that fits your life

Prefer to learn one-on-one, with your own group, or from home? Besides group classes, we offer:

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1:1 private classes

Personal coaching focused entirely on your goals and pace.
Small group classes

Train with family, friends or colleagues in a private group.
Online training

Live, guided sessions from home, with no time lost travelling.

FAQ

Questions before your first class

Anything else on your mind? Send us a message and we will answer personally.

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: No. Vovido is new in Finland, so most people start from zero. Training is adapted to your age, fitness and goals.
: Everyone from 6 to 66: children, adults and seniors. Choose gentle health training, artistic performance, sport and MMA preparation or street self-defense.
: Vovido is free to join. If money is tight, contribute whatever you can: cost should never keep anyone from training. Leave your phone number and we will find a suitable group and time.
: Yes. Vovido is a club for learning and exchange, so practitioners of other styles are welcome to train and share with us.
: At Liikuntamylly Myllypuro and Töölön Kisahalli in Helsinki, as well as in Espoo, Vantaa and Kerava. Message us for the latest schedule.
: Not at all. Vovido is also about health, culture and philosophy. Many people train for fitness, flexibility and focus, and never compete.
: Yes: 1:1 private coaching, small group classes, and online training that saves you the trip. Ask us about options and times.

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