Sakhalin Aikido Federation

In 2009 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk aiki-club "Ryushinkan" has become a base for opening a new local public organization -- Sakhalin Aikido Federation.
 The main purpose and tasks of Sakhalin Aikido Federation are:
 1. to attract youth to be engaged in physical training;
 2. to learn theory and practice Japan budo (aikido, jodo, iaido);
 3. upbringing especially youth and children to feel need for physical training;
 4. development and strengthening of international sports and cultural communication.
 Newly created Sakhalin aikido Federation is the biggest organization which develops aikido in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and Sakhalin region.

 In October 2009 Sakhalin aikido Federation has entered into the aikido Kobayashi Dojo. Sakhalin aikido Federation is the only representation of aikido Kobayashi Dojo in Russian Federation.

 Sakhalin aikido Federation co-operates with Hombu Dojo aikido Aikikai (Tokyo) -- International Aikido Federation.