“Katana Aikido Sport Club” Public Union was established by an individual Aziz Hadjiyev in april 01, 2011 as the ” Katana” Aikido Club by Azerbaijan “Aikikai Aikido Club” Public Union. On february  15, 2013 was registred in the Minstry of Justice of Azerbaijan Republic by Azerbaijan “Aikikai Aikido Club” Public Union and physical persons Orkhan Mammadov. Public Union performs its activity based on non-government organizations legislation of Azerbaijan Republic.

Honorary Chairman: Aziz Hajiyev
Chairman: Turan Ibrahimli
Deputy Chairman: Elvin Alizadeh
Deputy Chairman: Anar Ganjiyev
Secretary General: Mahammad Salamov
Executive Director: Atlant Mammadli
Technical Director: Anar Ganjiyev
Chief Instructor: Elvin Alizadeh

“Katana Aikido Sport Club” Public Union was allowed to independently take the exam for club members from 6th Kyu rank to 4th Dan gorge from 05.22.2024. 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.