Aikido Club Slavia - About the club

Aikido Club Slavia was founded in 1995 with President and Chief instructor Nikolay Marinov Petkov – VI Dan Aikikai . Since 1997 to 2007 the Club was a member of Bulgarian Aikido Association as well as of International Aikido Association.

Aikido Club Slavia is a member of United sports club Slavia and is the official representative of Aikido Kobayashi Dojo for Bulgaria . The Club received the name Keidokan Dojo in 2002 from Sato Sensei - VI Dan .

The Mission of Aikido Club Slavia is to popularize the Japan martial art Aikido , created by Morihei Ueshiba, to develop and apply the ideas of the morals, the harmony between spirit and body of human being, following the rules and laws of the Nature.

Aikido Club Slavia build the foundations of it's goals on the principles of Truth, Love, Fairness and Achievement of social, physical and spiritual progress trough continues development of the individual person.

1. Imposing the Club as a general centre for dissemination of the knowledge and mastering of Aikido Kobayashi Dojo ( Japan ) in Bulgaria .Aikido Club Slavia is one of the major centers of knowledge, trainings and Aikido popularization in Bulgaria , and via Aikido Kobayashi Dojo - approach the full mastering and perfection of the physical, mental and spiritual values of the individual person under the system of Kobayashi Yasuo Shihan – VIII Dan and Kobayashi Hiroaki Shihan – VI Dan .

2. Dissemination of Aikido among large circle of people . Every individual person could train Aikido , nevertheless the sex, age or personal physical accomplishment.

3. Work with children and teenagers . This is one of the major activities of the Club. The children teaches together how to use their body's and confidently to communicate and interrelate between themselves. In a fascinating way, using a large palette of Aikido games they learn the Aikido techniques and develop their concentration, coordination and orientation. The main goal in the work with youths is to manage physically, mentally and emotionally the stress and challenges of teen aging life. Trough the principles, techniques and the philosophy of Aikido they acquire and improve their assurance and develop largely physical and mental capabilities.

4. Participating in Aikido seminars . One of the main instruments used in Aikido are the seminars. The main goal of the theoretical and practical seminars is to present the students the mastery and experience of great Aikido masters. Further on, trough participating in seminars the students acquire stronger experience, deeper knowledge and better understanding of Aikido.

Trainings

Aikido Club Slavia organized trainings, based on the methodology on teaching and assessment of  Aikido Kobayashi Dojo . The original methodology was created and implemented in practice by Kobayashi Yasuo - Shihan VIII Dan and currently developing by Kobayashi Hiroaki Shihan – VI Dan .

The trainings are organized in the Sports Complex Slavia, in the wrestling hall, on the following address: Sofia, 1 Koloman Str. (near Hotel Champion).

The training hall is equipped with air-condoners, changing room, showers, and cover all requirements for effective trainings.

Certificates and Diplomas

The trained students have to pass Kyu test and Dan test to defense a grade in Aikido. The possessors of Kyu grade honors a Certificate . The possessors of Dan grade honors Diploma issued by Aikikai Foundation, World Aikido Office , Japan .