The main Training Hall Academic is situated behind Pliska Hotel near the old Academic Stadium.
Training Hall Georgi Asparuhov is located at Georgi Asparuhov Sports Complex in Suha Reka district
Lyulin Training Hall is located at Siconco Sports Complex in the park across Lyulin Market
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Oshinkan Dojo is an association of several Aikido clubs, situated in the Bulgarian capital, Sofia.
We are a group of young people practicing and loving Aikido.
We are open for contacts and exchange of experience with all Aikido organizations in Bulgaria and abroad.
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Translated from Japanese, Oshinkan Dojo means "The School of the Morrelo-Cherry Blossom Spirit".
In ancient times in Japan, the morrelo-cherry blossom was considered to be the symbol of a harmony and a purity in the nature.
It was one of the favourite symbols of the samurai.
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In August 1992, a group of Bulgarian Aikidokas took part in an international seminar in Chicago, USA, lead by Shihan Fumio Toyoda - President of the American Aikido Association (AAA) and the International Aikido Association (AAI).
During this seminar, Toyoda san named the Bulgarian Aikidokas club Oshinkan Dojo, because he was highly impressed by their enthusiasm and devotion during the training process. |
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