Verified · Since 2004

GB
Helsinki

GB Gym has been running since 2004 and is by membership size (~800 active members) one of the largest martial arts clubs in Finland. The institutional reputation is strongest in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu — GB was the best BJJ club in the country at the 2020 Finnish Championships in both general and over-35 categories, and held the title 'best club' at the BJJ SM-2017 tournament. Alongside BJJ, the gym offers serious training in mixed martial arts, submission wrestling, Muay Thai, kickboxing, fitness boxing, and traditional boxing. An honest note about the profile: this is a multi-discipline club where Muay Thai sits alongside several other disciplines rather than being the institutional centerpiece. For practitioners who want a focused single-discipline environment, HTBC or Muay Tribe are closer fits. For those who want one membership covering multiple combat sports, GB is the obvious Helsinki choice. Reviews frequently mention the depth of training partners across disciplines and explicitly note GB as 'the most versatile martial arts gym in the Helsinki region'.

Rating 4.8 (76)
Location Herttoniemi
Level Beginner,Intermediate,Advanced,Competition,Kids
From€€100 / month

About the Gym

The Herttoniemi location at Mekaanikonkatu 21 sits next to Siilitie metro station, which is genuinely practical access for east Helsinki. The facility includes a full MMA cage — uncommon in Finland — and dedicated kids' and youth programs spanning BJJ, MMA, freestyle wrestling, and kickboxing. Pricing is structured around seasonal rather than monthly fees, which is a Finnish convention. Adult fees: full calendar year €650, monthly fee €100, spring season (Jan-May) €390, autumn season (Aug-Dec) €390, summer season (Jun-Aug) €180 with reduced schedule. There's also a €20 mandatory annual membership fee. The 2-month beginner course costs €140 including membership. Junior and youth programs run from €110-200 per season depending on discipline and age group. Fitness boxing runs €210 per season or €15 weekly. The summer season has a lighter schedule with at least two training sessions per week per discipline, accommodating volunteer instructor availability.

Class Schedule

Contact gym for current schedule

Pricing

Trial Class

€€140 (2-month beginner)

One-time

2x per week

€€100/mo

For beginners