The real Budo is love toward protecting (giving protection) of all beings in a spirit of reconciliation. “Reconciliation" (to reach a consensus, rapprochement) is to allow everyone to realize his mission.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
I would like the wise and delicate in its essence people to hearken unto the voice of Aikido. Not to correct others but to rectify themselves - their own mind and way of thinking. This is Aikido.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
Aikido - this is not resistance. Since it is not resisted, it has always won.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
Since the word "ai" (harmony) is like the word "ai" (love) I decided to call my original "Budo" Aikido, although the word "aiki" is an ancient. The word that was used by warriors in the past is completely different from the one I use.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
"Aiki" is not a technique which to use to fight the enemy and to win. This is the Path (approach) to make peace with the world and to build with other human beings one family.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
The secret of Aikido lies on harmonizing oneself with the movement of the world and to bring ourselves to agree with the world itself. The one who has gained the secret of Aikido has the world in himself and can say, "I am the world."
MORIHEI UESHIBA
Those who tend to create turmoil and conflicts would be defeated in the very beginning.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
I've never been defeated, as has been quick the attack enemy. But this has been not because my attack has been proved faster than that of enemy. This is not question of the velocity (speed) in this case. The battle has done over before it begins.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
When an enemy tries to fight with me, with my world, he should break (destroy) the harmony of the world. Therefore, the moment in which he decides to fight me, he is already defeated. There is no measure for the time - fast or slow.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
Those who do not agree by the fact would not be in harmony with the world. Their Budo is Budo of the destruction. This is not creative Budo.
MORIHEI UESHIBA
Nikolay Petkov
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Slavia Sports Complex,
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Nikolay Petkov
Nikolay Petkov
The holders of Dan degree black belt in Aikido club Slavia
VI Dan Aikikai
1.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."
IV Dan Aikikai
1. 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 Shidoin Masuda Manabu - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
2. 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.
On May 19th, 2019 he achieved IV Dan Aikikai in front of Shidoin Masuda Manabu- VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. 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 Rumen Movradinov along with Sensei Nikola Movradinov created on November 1, 2016 Aikido Club Movradinovi, Ryu Sen Kan dojo.
On May 20, 2018 achieved III Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan.
Currently, he has private business.
4. 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. On October 28, 2018 he achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Sensei Mikio Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
5. 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.
On May 15, 2016 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Masuda Manabu - VI Danand Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
On May 19th, 2019 he achieved III Dan Aikikai in front of Shidoin Masuda Manabu- VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
Currently, he works as an IT specialist.
II Dan Aikikai
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 Shidoin Masuda Manabu - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
4. 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".
5. 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.
6. Evdokia Yordanova Sensei 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.
7. Nikola Movradinov Sensei 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.
Sensei Nikola Movradinov along with Sensei Rumen Movradinov created on November 1, 2016 Aikido Club Movradinovi, Ryu Sen Kan dojo.
On May 14 2017 he achieves II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
8. Martin Tsvetkov Sensei 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 Martin Tsvetkov together with Sensei Alexander Nachev set up Aikido Club Takumi, Ken shin kan Dojo on January 2, 2018,. He is President and Chief Instructor.
9. Daniel Ivanov Sensei 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".
Sensei Daniel Ivanov together with Sensei Rumyana Ivanova set up on 1 June 2019 the Aikido Club Sofia, Rei wa kan Dojo. He is President and Chief Instructor.
10. Rumyana Ivanova Sensei 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.
On November 5, 2017 achieved II Dan Aikikai in fron of Sensei Shunichiro Koianagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
Sensei Rumyana Ivanova together with Sensei Daniel Ivanov set up on 1 June 2019 the Aikido Club Sofia, Rei wa kan Dojo. She is President and Chief Instructor.
11. Alexander Nachev Sensei 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.
On November 5, 2017 achieved II Dan Aikikai in fron of Sensei Shunichiro Koianagi - 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 Alexander Nachev together with Sensei Martin Tsvetkov set up Aikido Club Takumi, Ken shin kan Dojo on January 2, 2018. He is President and Chief Instructor.
12. Emil Svilenov Sensei 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.
On November 5, 2017 achieved II Dan Aikikai in fron of Sensei Shunichiro Koianagi - 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.
13. Georgi Georgiev Sensei 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.
On November 5, 2017 achieved II Dan Aikikai in fron of Sensei Shunichiro Koianagi - 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.
14. Mirela Atanassova Sensei 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.
On May 20, 2018 achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII 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”.
15. 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.
On October 18th, 2019 he achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
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.
16. Zahari Naumov Sensei was born in 1984 in Sofia, astrological sign - Sagittarius. He is attorney-at-law. Trains aikido since his university years. Since 2008 studies the martial art under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia").
Achieved I Dan Aikikai before Shunichiro Koyanagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
On October 18th, 2019 he achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
Zahari is a gruaduate from the Spanish Highschool Miguel de Cervantes and New Bulgarian University (LLM). Works as a lawyer.
17. Denitsa Pavlova Sensei was born on November 8, 2001 in Sofia. She started to train Aikido in the spring of 2009 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club "Slavia"). Currently, she is a student at Sofia High School of Mathematics, where she has been studying since the fifth grade.
On November 5, 2017 she achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Shihan Shunichiro Koyanagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
On October 18th, 2019 she achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
Outside the Aikido hall she is doing competitive Mathematics, participating in a lot of national and international competitions, placing among the winners in a huge number of them. Denitsa is also interested in natural sciences and languages. Her hobbies are reading, swimming and cycling.
18. Teodor Georgiev Sensei was born in Sofia on June 23, 1999. He started practicing Aikido in 2011 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia).
On November 5, 2017 he achieved I Dan Aikikai examed by Shihan Shunichiro Koianagi - VI Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - V Dan.
On October 18th, 2019 he achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
Currently, he studies at Sofia Professional High School of Electronics “John Atanasov, 12th grade.
I Dan Aikikai
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Alexander Nedekov Sensei åwas 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Ana-Maria Movradinova Sensei 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.
8. Theodor Karagyozov Sensei was born in Sofia on August 23, 1999. He started practicing Aikido in 2010 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, V Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia).
Examined for I Dan Aikikai on 20th of May 2018 by Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei - VII Dan.
He is currently studying at the National Sports Academy „Vasil Levski“, specialty Kinesitherapy. He works in Nova TV as a tuner.
9. Kaloyan Gujpchanov Sensei was born in 1978. He started practicing Aikido in 2006 under the leadership of Sensei Nikolay Petkov VI Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club Slavia).
Examined for I Dan Aikikai on 20th of May 2018 by Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei - VII Dan.
Kaloyan Gujpchanov is a Master in “Economics of Trade” at the University of National and World Economy - Sofia; Degree Bachelor of “Business Logistics” has acquired at the same university. He graduated in Economics - Bourgas, specialty "Economics, Management and Finance of Trade".
Since 2000 he has been professionally engaged in wine trade and is currently running his own small company in the sphere of trade and marketing of craft wines. Wine Ambassador of Borovitsa wine cellar.
Head of family and happy father of two wonderful children.
10. Simeon Totev Sensei was born on May 30, 1979 in Sofia. He started his Aikido practice in 2013 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan Aikikai (president and chief instructor of Aikido Club “Slavia”).
Examined for I Dan Aikikai on 20th of May 2018 by Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi Sensei - VII Dan.
He has Bachelor degree in Automatics from TU – Sofia and Master degree in Telecommunications from New Bulgarian University. Currently he works as an IT specialist in telecommunication company.
11. Sensei Petar Pavlov was born on August 19, 1971 in Simitly. He makes his first step in a way of Aikido in 2014 under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, VI Dan Aikikai (President and Chief Instructor of Aikido club "Slavia").
5 years later, in 05/2018 he took Shodan test Aikikai in front of Shihan Hiroaki Kobayashi - VII Dan.
He graduated in 1993 in the University of National and World Economy /UNWE/, Sofia, Speciality "Economics and Management of Domestic Trade". After an year in military service, he works for BALKANBANK JSco from 09/ 1994 to the end of 1996. The next 5 years he works for the German-Bulgarian JSco “LINDNER IRIS”. After 2002 he works for “TELECOM GROUP” LTD, which operates optical cable communication network for TV and Internet distribution in Blagoevgrad.
12. Sensei Milen Tsigomarev was born in 1981 in Sliven. He graduated in "Electronic computing equipment and technologies" from Vocational Secondary School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering "Maria Kuri" and in 2007 graduated in "Informatics" from Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski". He works as a Software Engineer. He is happily married with two children. Milen Tsigomarev started to practice Aikido on October 01, 1999 in Sliven under the guidance of Sensei Radostin Marinov. After à 16 years interruption in May 2017 he returned into the world of Aikido under the guidance of Sensei Nikolay Petkov, VI Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "Slavia").
On October 15, 2019 achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan Aikikai.
The holders of Dan degree black belt in Aikido club "West"
II Dan Aikikai
1. Plamen Baltadzhiev Sensei 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.
On May 19th, 2019 he achieved II Dan Aikikai in front of Shidoin Masuda Manabu - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
I Dan Aikikai
1. Georgi Petrov Sensei 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.
2. 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.
3. Bader Bader Sensei 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.
4. Dimana Stratieva Sensei was born in 2001. Currently she is in her last year of study in the National Gymnasium of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, in the Biology with German class. She started practicing aikido in 2009 in Aikido Club West under the leadership of Dimitar Dinev - IV Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "West"). She was one of the first students in the children class.
On 20 May 2018 Dimana successfully passed her shodan examination during a seminar with Hiroaki Kobayashi Shihan - VII Dan Aikikai.
5. Petar Metodiev Sensei was born on 14 Nov 2001. He started practicing aikido in 2010 in the children group at Aikido Club West, under the leadership of Dimitar Dinev - IV Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido club "West").
On 20 May 2018 Petar successfully passed his shodan examination during a seminar with Hiroaki Kobayashi Shihan - VII dan Aikikai.
Currently Petar is in his last year of study in 1st high school ‘Pencho Slaveikov’, studying Spanish and English.
6. Sensei Kristofar Vitanov was born in 2000 in Vidin. He began his Aikido training in 2013 under the direction of Sensei Dimitar Dinev, IV Dan Aikikai (President and Chief instructor of Aikido Club “West”).
On May 19th, 2019 he achieved I Dan Aikikai in front of Shidoin Masuda Manabu - VII Dan and Sensei Nikolay Petkov - VI Dan.
The number of holders of degrees in Dan Aikido Kobayashi Dojo Bulgaria
VI Dan Aikikai - 1
IV Dan Aikikai - 2
III Dan Aikikai - 5
II Dan Aikikai - 19
I Dan Aikikai - 18
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Saturday - 8:30 - 10:30
14-th International Aikido Seminar
Hiroaki Kobayashi - Shihan - VII Dan
Sofia, 7 - 9. 05. 2021
International Aikido Seminar
Hiroaki Kobayashi - Shihan - VII Dan
Belgrade, 14 – 16. 05. 2021
Promotion test for Kyu in
Aikido Kobayashi Dojo - Bulgaria
Sofia, 5. 06. 2021
Promotion test for Kyu in
Aikido Kobayashi Dojo Bulgaria
Sofia, 11. 12. 2021
Christmas demonstration of Aikido Kobayashi Dojo Bulgaria
Sofia, 23.12.2021
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