The holders of Dan degree black belt in Aikido club "Slavia"

 

Nikolay Marinov Petkov Sensei - VI Dan Aikikai was born in Sofia on January 7 1964. Sensei Nikolay Petkov started working with Aikido since 1989 and with teaching from 1995. In 1996, he created Aikido Club "Slavia", on which is the President and Chief instructor. Sensei Nikolay Petkov is an official representative of Aikido Kobayashi Dojo for Bulgaria. He is a member of the Board of directors of United Sports Club "Slavia". Sensei Nikolay Petkov has participated in many international seminars in Aikido under eminent masters of Aikido from various dojoes and organizations. He has degree in Economics, bachelor in "Trade and Marketing" and Master's degree in "Human Resource Management". He also graduated from the National Sports Academy with qualification "Coach Aikido."

 

 

 

 

Dimitar Dinev Sensei was born in Sofia in 1984. He graduated from the School of Professional Audio, video and telecommunications "A.S. Popov “ and also has studied Communication Technologies in the College of Telecommunications and Post. Currently, Dimitar Dinev is a student at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski ". He has concerned with Aikido in 1995 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). In 2004 he received I Dan Aikikai being tested by Kobayashi Sensei Yazuo - VIII Dan. In 2008 he achieved II Dan Aikikai and in 2012 obtained III Dan Aikikai being tested from Sensei Hiroaki Kobayashi - VI Dan. In 2009, Dimitar Dinev created Aikido Club - "West" on which he is a President and Chief instructor. On May 15, 2016 achieved IV Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Ivan Vazharov Sensei was born in 1987 in Sofia. He started to practice Aikido in 1999 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). He achieved I Dan Aikikai in 2008 and Dan II Aikikai in 2012. He graduated Professional School in 2007. In 2009, he graduated from Police School in Varna town and began working as a police officer. He is currently studying at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" coach profile. On May 17, 2015 achieved III Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Ivan Dinev Sensei was born on November 1 1980. He started to train Aikido in 1995 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). In 2003 he achieved I Dan and in 2007 II Dan Aikikai. Ivan Dinev graduated in 2004 from the Technical University in Sofia - electronic engineer. Since 2002, he professional deals with programming. He is currently IT consultant/programmer with Abas Business Solutions Bulgaria. On May 15, 2016 achieved III Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Danand Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Maria Dineva Sensei was born in Sofia in 1989. She concerned with Aikido in 1999 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). Maria Stoycheva achieved I Dan Aikikai in Aikido in 2008 and II Dan Aikikai in 2012. She graduated from Classical High School in 2008 and then graduated in "Cultural Studies" at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski ". Currently, she is studying for a postgraduate trainer in Aikido at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" and worked as an English teacher in a private school for language learning. On May 15, 2016 achieved III Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Danand Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vasil Georgiev Sensei was born on May 25 1974 in Sofia. He started to train Aikido in 1996 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club” Slavia "). He achieved I Dan Aikikai in 2010. He graduated National& World Economy University in Sofia, specialty "Economics and Industry Management”. He is currently working in private business in the field of real estate. On May 17, 2015 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Elena Mayler Sensei was born in 1985 in Sofia. She started practicing Aikido in 1997 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club “Slavia"). She achieved I Dan Aikikai in 2012. She graduated "Spain Philology" at the New Bulgarian University in 2009. Currently study Masters in Communications at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". On May 17, 2015 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

Rumen Movradinov Sensei was born in Sofia, Bulgaria on May 26, 1970. In 1989, he graduated Exemplary School of Energy "Wilhelm Pick". Married with two children. Started practicing Aikido in the fall of 1996 led by Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan (President and chief instructor at the Aikido club "Slavia '). He achieved I Dan Aikikai on May 19, 2013. Currently, he has private business. On May 17, 2015 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

Sensei Arnaodov Radi  was born in 1982 in Sofia. He started practicing Aikido in 2006 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov  -  V Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia ").  Examined for I Dan Aikikai in 2013 by Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei - VII Dan. 17 May 2015 Examined for II Dan Aikikai by Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan, Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.  In 2016 graduated at National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" specialty aikido instructor.  In 2015, Radi Arnaudov created Aikido Club - "Rising sun" on which he is a President and Chief instructor.  Graduated "Finance" at New Bulgarian University, master's degree in Information Systems at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" and a financial / IT consultant for an international company. Loves mountains and nature.

 

 

 

 

Svetlin Doshev Sensei was born on March 22, 1949. He has graduated. Medicine in Medicine Academy - Sofia. He has specialties in nerve diseases and Aviation Medicine. He worked for years in the field of aviation medicine and psychology. Additionally, specialized acupuncture and acupressure and manual medicine. With Aikido is involved since 1996, starting in the Bulgarian Aikido Association. After several interruptions because of business reasons he resumed training  in Aikido club "Slavia", an official representative of Aikido Kobayashi Dojo with Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. He achieved I-st Dan Aikikai on May 19, 2013. On October 18, 2015 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Shunichiro Koyanagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Angel Velikov Sensei was born on October 22, 1980 in Sliven, Bulgaria.  He graduated from School of Economics - Sliven as "economist-accountant." He received higher education from Sofia University as "Informatics" Master of "Bio-and Medical Informatics." He started practicing Aikido in 2008 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). In May 2014 he achieved I Dan Aikikai exam by Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei VI Dan. Currently, he works as an IT specialist. On May 15, 2016 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Danand Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Georgi Georgiev Sensei was born in Sofia in 1993. He started practicing Aikido in 2009 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia").He achieved I Dan Aikikai in May 2014, exam by Sensei Hiroaki Kobayashi - VI Dan. He graduated High School of Electronics "John Atanasov" and currently studying Computer Systems and Technologies at the Technical University - Sofia. On May 15, 2016 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Danand Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Robert Nikolov Sensei was born on April 28, 1964 in Sofia. He started to train Aikido in 1995 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). In 2007 he achieved I Dan Aikikai. On May 14 2017 he achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. He graduated in 1991 in the World Economy, Sofia, specialty "Economics and Management of Domestic Trade".

 

 

 

 

 

Anastassia Ignatova Sensei was born in Sofia. She has  Involved in Aikido as a student of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia) since 2008. She achieved I Dan Aikikai in May 2014 exam by Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei - VI Dan. On May 14 2017 she achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.Sensei Ignatova is Bachelor of Ecology and LL.M. from the New Bulgarian University. Currently, teaches postgraduate Aikido program at the National Sports Academy "Vasil Levski" and worked as a Manager in IT company.

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Evdokia Yordanova was born on December 8, 1995 in Sofia. She started practicing Aikido in 2006 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia").On May 17 2015 achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. On May 14 2017 she achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. She has graduated from the Professional School of Electrical Engineering and Automation "Computer Engineering" in 2014. Currently, she is a student at the Software University.

 

 

 

 

Sensei Nikola Movradinov was born on December 30, 1997 in Sofia. Currently, he is  a student in the 11-th grade in secondary shool 19 "Elin Pelin". He started to train Aikido in the spring of 2010 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club "Slavia"). On May 17 2015 achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. On May 14 2017 he achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

Sensei Martin Tsvetkov was born on July 9, 1986 He started practicing Aikido in 2010 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia).On May 17 2015 achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.On May 14  2017 he achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.He has graduated from the secondary school of Information Technology, specialty "Maintenance program". Later graduated - Master's degree in "Accounting and Control" in Sofia World Economy University. Currently, he works as a project manager and financial analysis of the tobacco business. In his spare time traveling and took up photography.

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Daniel Ivanov was born in 1995 in Sofia. He started practicing Aikido in 2007 in Aikido club "Slavia" - Sofia under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). On May 17 2015 achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. On May 14 2017 he achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. In 2014 he has completed secondary education profile "Informatics and Information Technologies. Currently, he is a student at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski", speciality "History".

 

 

 

Seraphim Krastev Sensei was born in 1984 in Sofia. He started practicing Aikido in 1996 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). In 2003 he achieved I Dan Aikikai in Aikido. He has his higher education at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski, in "Nuclear engineering ". He is currently working in the private sector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ivan Bogdanov Sensei was born in 1979 in Sofia. He started training in Aikido in 1996 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). He achieved I Dan Aikikai in 2003. Since 2003 he lives and works in London. He studied Japanese language (JLPT N4) at SOAS (School for Oriental and African Studies) at University of London. He currently works as Dispatch and Facilities, Manager at Yogamatters LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

Andrey Kotsev Sensei was born in 1975. He started to train Aikido in 1996 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). He achieved I Dan Aikikai on October 25 2005. By profession he is a specialist gastroenterologist, assistant professor in the Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital "Alexandrovska" - Sofia, Doctor of Medical Sciences. He is a member of the Bulgarian Society of Gastroenterology gastrointestinal endoscopy and abdominal ultrasonography; European Crohns and Colitis Organization; European association for the study of the liver; European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alexander Nedekov Sensei was born in 1985 in Plovdiv. He started practicing Aikido in 1998 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club “Slavia"). He achieved I Dan Aikikai in 2007. Professionally engaged in banking - corporate banking. Currently he is working for the MKB Unionbank as a Senior Risk Manager for Large Corporate Clients and Project Finance.

 

 

 

 

 

Ivan Nochev Sensei was born on August 30 1984 in Sofia. He started to train Aikido at age 17 in 2001 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club “Slavia"). In May 2009 he achieved I Dan Aikiakai. Ivan Nochev graduated "Geography" at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski ". He is currently working as a technical expert for "Solid 55" LTD.

 

 

 

 

 

Julian Vichev Sensei was born in 1984 in Sofia. He started practicing Aikido in 2004 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia "). He achieved I Dan Aikikai in 2012. He graduated National& World Economy University in Sofia in "International Economic Relations". He is currently working as a trader and consultant on EU projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimitar Kaykov Sensei was born on November 11, 1995. He started practicing Aikido in 2009 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia). He achieved I Dan Aikikai in May 2014 exam by Sensei Hiroaki Kobayashi, VI Dan. In the same year he graduated Sofia Mathematics High School.

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Movradinova Ana-Maria was born on September 22, 1995 in Sofia. In 2014 she has graduated secondary shool 127 "Ivan Nikolaevich Denkoglu.Currently, she studies Journalism at the New Bulgarian University. She started to train Aikido in the spring of 2010 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club "Slavia"). On May 17 2015 achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Rumyana Ivanova was born in 1975 in Troyan. She  started practicing Aikido in 2010 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia).On May 17 2015 achieved I Dan Aikikai in fron of  Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan,  Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Alexander Nachev was born on June 23, 1986. He trained Aikido from 2010 under the direction of Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia). On October 18, 2015 he achieved  I Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Shunichiro Koyanagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. He graduated ETU -EU - School of Information Technology, specialty "Maintenance program." He studied at the Technical University Sofia - specialty Computer Systems. Currently, he works as a developer and specialist in the field of digital images for cameras and mobile devices. Outside the hall Aikido is a highly keen on photography, music and travel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Emil Svilenov was born on May 9, 1979 in Sofia. He started practicing Aikido in 2011 under the direction of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). On October 18, 2015 he achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Shunichiro Koyanagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. He graduated his higher education at the Technical University - Sofia, technology and management of road transport. Currently, manages own business in sector of car service.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Georgi Georgiev was born on June 9, 2015. He began practicing Aikido in 2011 under the direction of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). On October 18th 2015 he achieved I Dan Aikikai Shihan in front of Shunichiro Koyanagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. He graduated from the School of Electrical Engineering at Montana. Master of Informatics from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" with speciality "Artificial Intelligence". Currently, he works as an IT specialist.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Mirela Atanassova was born on January 15, 1994 in Sofia. She started to train Aikido in 2005. under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - ? Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). On May 15, she achieved I Dan in Aikido, after Dan test conducted by Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan. She graduated BA in interior and product design at the 'Nuova Accademia di Belle Art', Milan, currently on probation in architectural studio “Radina Gesheva”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Plamen Baltadzhiev was born in 1977 in the city of Gabrovo. Graduates with Master degree in Psychology from the University of Veliko Turnovo, but works in the IT field as a Tech Support. Begins practicing aikido in 2012 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia"). On May 14th, 2017 he achieves I Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

The holders of Dan degree black belt in Aikido club "West"

 

Sensei Georgi Petrov started practicing Aikido in 2008 under the direction of Sensei Dimitar Dinev, III Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club "West"). On May 17, 2015 he achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Dimitar Ali began practicing Aikido in 2008 under the direction of Sensei Dimitar Dinev, III Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor on Aikido Club "West"). On May 17, 2015 he achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan Shihan Urban Aldenklint - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sensei Bader Bader was born in 1986 in Sofia. He started to train Aikido in 2009 under the guidance of Sensei Dimitar Dinev, IV Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "West"). On May 15, 2016 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of  Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Danand Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
Completed Master's degree in "Information Management" in 2013 at VU University in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Since 2009 works in the field of information technology, and since 2013 worked as a software engineer in the field of software testing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The number of holders of degrees in Dan Aikido Kobayashi Dojo - Bulgaria

V Dan Aikikai   - 1
IV Dan Aikikai - 1
III Dan Aikikai - 3
II Dan Aikikai - 13
I Dan Aikikai - 23