Dear friends,
Welcome to the SHOTOKAN KARATE-DO SEMINAR-meeting with Sensei Georgi Georgiev - Jossi (7 Dan) organized by the center "Bulgarica". The seminar will be an introduction and prelude to the Shotokan Karate-Do classes starting in December at the Bulgarica Center (for adults and children). The exact schedule will be published in the coming days.
In an open discussion with one of the founders of this sport and martial art in Bulgaria, guests will be able to experience the beauty of ancient Japanese martial arts.
When: 4th December, Sunday 2022 from 13:00 to 15:00.
Where: the Bulgarica Centre
Address: 1120 S Elmhurst Rd, Mt Prospect, IL 60056
Free entrance
A special surprise guest awaits you!
Sensei Georgi Georgiev - Jossi started his career back in 1979. In 1986 he became a co-founder and instructor in the Martial Arts Club "Khan Asparuh". He won the fourth place in the team Kumite Club at the First ITKF Tournament in Europe (Zakopane, Poland).
1988-1989 He became one of the first holders of the master's degree "DAN" in Shotokan karate in Bulgaria together with Ivan Maranov, Alexander Slavkov, Adrian Stanev (Poland).
1988 Participated in the organization of the first karate tournament in Bulgaria for all styles. Won 1st place in Kumite - 75 kg. Kata - individual, Kata - team and Kumite - team with Ivan Maranov, Alexander Slavkov and Adrian Stanev.
1990 Awarded 2 DAN and 1st place in Kata and 3rd place in Kumite at the First ITKF Traditional Karate Tournament - Nowy Targ, Poland.
1990-1992 Worked with Sensei Eduardo Salas, Peru. Won 2 DAN from Sensei Hidetaka Nishiyama.
1992 Establishes ITKF representation in Bulgaria. Participated in the ITKF European Championships in Poland together with Dimitar Angelov and Vasil Mitov.
1993 Invited as lead instructor, together with Sensei Kwiczynski, Poland, for a seminar in Berlin, Germany. The purpose of the seminar was to explain the ITKF rules.
1993-1998 He worked actively for the promotion of traditional karate in Bulgaria and for its acceptance as an Olympic sport.
1998 Awarded with 4 Dan. Numerous participations in competitions and seminars in Bulgaria and abroad. Assisted in the preparation of "Ken-Kai-Do" - a specialized show for karate, kendo and aikido, together with Alexander Arabadzhiyski and Georgi Ivanov for aikido.
2000 Established WSKF office for Bulgaria and became chief instructor.
2000-2005 Technical director and examiner in Bulgarian National Karate Federation.
2002 First participation of Bulgaria in WSKF European Championship 2002 First seminar with Sensei Kasuya in Bulgaria.
2003 г. Awarded with 5 Dan
2004- 2014 г. Professor at New Bulgarian University.
Since 2004. Active participation in WSKF technical seminars. Participates as a referee in all WSKF World Championships.
2009 Awarded 6th Dan in Tokyo, Japan
2017 Awarded with 7th Dan in Tokyo, Japan. Member of WSKF Shihan-kai Since 2017 Member of the Board of the Bulgarian Shotokan Karate-Do Federation. Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Bulgarian Shotokan Karate-Do Federation.
Come and exchange ideas and meet Sensei Georgi Georgiev - Jossi. You are in for an afternoon full of energy and drive. Immerse yourself fully in the world of martial arts.
