

VOLODYMYR KARASOV
Aikido Instructor, 4 th dan
Sumy Aikido Sengenkan (Ukraine)
Phone:
+380 95 074 26 70
Site:
Dojo Addresses:
Dojo Wadokan, 59 Petropavlivska – Sumy
Dojo at the Club Maxima, 68A Danyla Halytskoho - Sumy
Dojo at the Club Virtus, 14 Svobody - Sumy
Dojo Wado, 55B ZSU - Sumy
Professional Summary
Volodymyr Karasov is a dedicated Aikido practitioner and instructor with nearly two decades of experience in Yoshinkan Aikido. He began his training in 2007 and has since continuously developed his skills through intensive practice and participation in international seminars led by world-renowned Aikido masters.
Over the years, Volodymyr has gained extensive teaching experience, working with both adults and children. He started instructing in Donetsk, where he led group classes and contributed to the development of martial arts education within the local community.
Since 2015, Volodymyr has been the Head Instructor of the Aikido Sengenkan school in Sumy, Ukraine, where he also serves as the official representative of the school. In this role, he is responsible for training students, promoting Aikido principles, and maintaining high standards of instruction.
Core Qualifications
• Comprehensive knowledge of Aikido techniques, including: Tachiwaza (mae and ushiro); Suwariwaza; Hanmi handachiwaza; Tantodori; Tachidori
• Strong instructional and mentoring skills
• Experience working with both adult and children’s groups
• Continuous professional development through international seminars
Experience
2015 - till now
2012-2014
2010-2014
2008 - till now
2007-2012
Head Instructor, Aikido Sengenkan - Sumy, Ukraine
Aikido Instructor (Adults) - Donetsk, Ukraine
Aikido Instructor (Adults) - Donetsk, Ukraine
Regular participant in international seminars conducted by leading masters, including:
Hiromichi Nagano, Kyoichi Inoue, Takashima Saburo, Masayuki Amano, Chino Sensei, Chida Sensei, Noriki Sensei, Sonoda Sensei, Tambu Sensei, and Ito Sensei
Training in Yoshinkan Aikido since 2007 under Sensei Vitaliy Pankin
