Jyrki Saario
Founder / Chief Master
Finnish self-defense grandmaster and founder of the Scandinavian Defendo system.
Quick Facts
Date of Birth1960
Era20th–21st century
Country of OriginFinland / Sweden
Rank / TitleFounder of Defendo Alliance
Active Years1980–present
Biography
Jyrki Saario developed Scandinavian Defendo based on over 40 years of combat sports experience, creating a streamlined, stress-tested self-defense doctrine for civilians and security forces.