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Azerbaijan “Sakura “ Aikido Aikikai Club

Sakura Aikido Club was founded by Sensei Chingiz Aliyev on 18.05.2007. In 2018, the club ceased its activities. As of June 1, 2024, the club was reestablished by Sensei Tofig Najafov and began operating under the name Sakura Aikido Aikikai Club. The activity of the club is regulated by the law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on non-governmental organizations (public unions and foundations).

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Tofig Najafov
4th Dan Aikido

Nazim Karimli
3rd Dan Aikido

Board of Directors

Chairman: Tofik Najafov
Vice Chairman: Nazim Kerimli
Vice Chairman: Fotex Tabarov
Secretary General: Teymur Najafov
General Director: Gabil Allahverdiyev
Executive Director: Orkhan Jafarov
Technical Director: Tofik Najafov
Chief Instructor: Nazim Kerimli

Fotekh Tabarov
1st Dan Aikido

Teymur Najafov
2nd Dan Aikido

Gabil Allahverdiyev
4th Dan Aikido

Tajikistan Aikido Branch

Sakura Aikido Sport Club,  from 01.06.2024, was allowed to independently take the exam for club members from 6th Kyu rank to 4th Dan gorge from 01.06.2024. The attestation rights for the 5th and 6th dan degrees belong to the Aikikai Foundation – Kagami Biraki. In addition members, Mr. Kuribayashi Takanori Sensei, the shihan of the union, has the right to participate in the Dan degree exams.

ACCESS TO KYU & DAN DEGREE EXAMINATIONS IN THE CLUB

Orkhan Jafarov
2nd Dan Aikido

Sakura Aikido Sport Club,  from 01.06.2024, was allowed to independently take the exam for club members from 6th Kyu rank to 4th Dan gorge from 01.06.2024. The attestation rights for the 5th and 6th dan degrees belong to the Aikikai Foundation – Kagami Biraki. In addition members, Mr. Kuribayashi Takanori Sensei, the shihan of the union, has the right to participate in the Dan degree exams.

TRAINING STAFF

Shidoin: Tofig Najafov
Fukushidoin: Nazim Karimli
Fukushidoin:Teymur Najafov
Fukushidoin: Orkhan
Fukushidoin:

EXAMINERS

Examiner: Tofig Najafov
Assistant: Nazim Karimli
Assistant: Teymur Najafov
Assistant: 
Assistant: 

Yudansha - Board Black Belt - Dan degree rank information

TOFIG NAJAFOV
4th Dan Aikido
Membership No. AAA
Date of Registration:
Date of Birth:
Sensei: Gabil Allahverdiyev
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

TEYMUR NAJAFOV
2nd Dan Aikido
Membership No. AAA
Date of Registration:
Date of Birth:
Sensei: Tofig Najafov
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

ORKHAN JAFAROV
2nd Dan Aikido
Membership No. AAA
Date of Registration:
Date of Birth:
Sensei: Tofig Najafov
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

NAZIM KARIMLI
3rd Dan Aikido
Membership No. AAA
Date of Registration:
Date of Birth:
Sensei: Gabil Allahverdiyev
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

MARDAN KAMALLI
1st Dan Aikido
Membership № AAA
Date of Registration: 20.07.2018
Date of Birth:13.05.1996
Sensei: Tofig Najafov
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
5th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

RASHAD ALIBAKHISHOV
1st Dan Aikido
Membership № AAA
Date of Registration: 20.07.2018
Date of Birth: 15.10.1981
Sensei: Tofig Najafov
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
5th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

FOTEX TABAROV
1st Dan Aikido
Membership No. AAA
Date of Registration:
Date of Birth:
Sensei: Tofig Najafov
Started Training:

1st Dan Registration № 177706, Date: 20.07.2018, Examiner: Kenji Kumagai
2nd Dan Registration №
3rd Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
4th Dan Registration №
6th Dan Registration №
7th Dan Registration №

LESSON SCHEDULE

Instructor
 

               

Tofig Najafov
Orkhan

Days – Groups
 

               

2 – 4 – 6 / 19:00-20:30
2 – 4 – 6 / 19:00-20:30
Place
 

               

Baku city
Baku city
Sport Complex
 

               

Sakura Hombu Dojo
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Tajikistan Aikido Club

Sakura Aikido Aikikai Club held a seminar in Tajikistan for the first time on 2020.05.01. The seminar was led by Sensei Tofig Najafov, the chairman of Sakura Aikido Aikikai Club. Sensei Tofig Najafov is continuously invited to Tajikistan every year and provides his support to the Tajikistan Aikido Club. Tajikistan