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We are true professionals

Professional instruction

We are a professional team of instructors and we have team members in more than 15 countries. We have been teaching professionals worldwide since 1983. We like to think of ourselves as the Good Guys of martial arts and self-defense.

A unique community

Saario Academy is a a community of like-minded people all around the world who share the same core beliefs and values. We welcome and value diversity. But not anyone can join Saario Academy.

Life-long relationships

Saario Academy is so much more than our techniques, programs and events. It is the relationships we create with each other, our students and the communities that we live in. It’s what makes Saario Academy a conduit for the sharing of lifesaving information.

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Saario Academy operates in various countries around the world with high level instructors and clubs. Can’t find your country? If you are interested in becoming a member and representative of Saario Academy in your country, we would really like to hear from you, so send us a message and we’ll get in touch with you.

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Defendo Instructor Course Level 1 (Hard Target)

February 8, 2023

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Lahti, Finland

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Safe Kid Instructor Course Level 1

February 18, 2023

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Poland, Warsaw

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MMA Instructor Course 1st Part

March 3, 2023

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Poland, Warsaw

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Classic Krav Maga Instructor Course Level 1 (Group Leader)

March 8, 2023

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Lahti, Finland

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Defendo Instructor Course Level 2 (Combat Tech)

March 15, 2023

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Poland, Warsaw

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Testimonials

What people say about Saario Academy

Great people – Humble Instructors – No Ego. One big family. If you looking for great training and self defense I strongly recommend a seminar with Jyrki Saario.

Jan Bjelke

Saario Academy is on the sharp edge of self-defense education for professionals and civilians. Not only because of Jyrki but because of the community.

Ilari Saukkonen

Jyrki Saario is more then a unique fighting artist and mentor. He is a fair and loyal business partner and first of all a very good friend. This is exactly what Saario Academy is about.

Istvan Nagy

Saario Academy is where I found my second family, my warrior family. Very profesional, very pedagogical way of teaching and great knowledge of self defence and combatives.

Mikael Pedin

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Why join Saario Academy?

We are true professionals

Professional instruction

A unique community

Life-long relationships

Our Instructors & Clubs

An international community

Upcoming Events

Training programs, seminars & events

February 8, 2023

Please contact us

Lahti, Finland

February 18, 2023

Please contact us

Poland, Warsaw

March 3, 2023

Please contact us

Poland, Warsaw

March 8, 2023

Please contact us

Lahti, Finland

March 15, 2023

Please contact us

Poland, Warsaw

Testimonials

What people say about Saario Academy

Jan Bjelke

Ilari Saukkonen

Istvan Nagy

Mikael Pedin

Ready to fight like a Pro?

Join a community of like minded people

Follow Saario Academy