About Us

Dear friends, welcome to our website ! 

I am sincerely glad to welcome you on the events web page of the Azerbaijan “Aikikai Aikido Clubs” Public Union. Aikido can not be called as a sport, but rather it is an art. All the arts, born in Japan, such as religion, philosophy, is like starts with understanding of their origin. For all the people who know and understand the Japanese civilization and art, for those who wish to learn or already studying Aikido or other martial arts, the path will be long and difficult. Aikido teaches us to live in harmony with the world and himself. This is the meaning of Aikido. I hope that our portal will be a reliable network channel which uniting all who love Aikido and want to learn this beautiful art. Best regards, Ilham Guliyev. www.about.us.az

Aikikai Membership

Azerbaijan Aikikai Aikido Clubs Public Union is the only official organization recognized by AIKIKAI on the territory of Azerbaijan, which is confirmed by the relevant certificate. The legal recognition of our organization gives us the right to take examinations for the awarding of KYU and DAN degrees and register them at the Aikikai Foundation World Aikido Headquarters, according to the AIKIKAI statute. This right also allows us to apply to AIKIKAI to issue licenses to our instructors with the titles of Fukushidoin, Shidoin and Shihan. In addition, it gives the right to represent the school of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of traditional aikido in Azerbaijan. www.aikikai.or.jp

IAF Membership

Azerbaijan «Aikikai Aikido Clubs» Public Union the only official organization recognized by the International Aikido Federation in Azerbaijan. The International Aikido Federation allows to become a member of only one organization from each country. The International Aikido Federation grants the Azerbaijan Aikikai Aikido Clubs Public Union the right to represent Azerbaijan in the international arena. www.aikido-international.org

Azerbaijan Yudansha

You can get detailed information about Azerbaijan «Aikikai Aikido Clubs» Public Union instructors team here. Yudansha refers to personnel who have attained the mastery black belt degree in aikido. Continue