The Aikido International Certification Workshop is a new step for each Aikidoka

Aikido Federation is now in constant development, which makes a great contribution to the bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Japan.

In Bishkek, The Second International certification seminar of Aikido was started. This was reported by the press service of Aikido Federation of The Kyrgyz Republic on Thursday.

The seminar, which has already become an annual event, held under the leadership of the Japanese sensei – Hombu Shihan Mori Tomohiro (6th Dan). Currently, he is a technical supervisor for The Aikido Federation of Kyrgyzstan.

Guest of honor at the seminar was advisor of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan in the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Izhima. On behalf of the Embassy of Japan, he noted that the Federation of Aikido is in constant development, which makes a great contribution to the bilateral relations between Kyrgyzstan and Japan especially in the field of sports.

"Since April 2013 Aikido Federation of Kyrgyzstan received official recognition from the World Center of Aikido Hombu Dojo. This event is of great importance. I attend to all participants good luck and getting to the end of the seminar higher Ku and Dan" - said Ambassador Advisor.

Another guest of honor was the diplomat Ishenbay Abdrazakov - the former Soviet General Consul in Japan. He congratulated all on the anniversary of the victory, and with the opening of the seminar, noting that this festival of sport and peace. "I was passionately excited to learn that the way in Kyrgyzstan Aikido" - he said in his speech.

International certification seminar will last for five days in May. During the seminar, participants will be able to discover new aikido techniques and hone previously studied under the guidance of experienced masters. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the fundamentals of Aikido techniques with emphasis on the important details.

Hombu Shihan Tomohiro Mori noted that in spite of the fact that in Central Asia operates many Aikido clubs, only Aikido Federation of Kyrgyzstan was recognized Aikikai.

"We welcome our guests from all regions of Kyrgyzstan, our Kazakh colleagues, we are also pleased to see visitors from Germany," - said the President of the Aikido Federation Gulmiza Seitaliyeva in his welcoming speech. "I sincerely want to thank Doshu (head of Aikido World Headquarters) for recognition. This is a contribution of our instructors and students. Shihan Mori Sensei, which consolidated for us – it’s a real Samurai" - she said.

Recall that the level of skill in Aikido is determined on the basis of qualification, which will be held upon completion of the seminar. It will be attended by 38 candidates, workshops on power from 1 to 3 Dana. This is a record number of applicants for the black belts in the history of the Federation. National Certification Commission will also take exams for applicants from 5 to 1st Ku. Leadership of the Federation hopes that all applicants will be able to adequately pass certification.

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