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Bashar Ahmed 

Bashar began his martial arts journey with intensive Shotokan Karate training at the age of nine. Throughout his early years, he distinguished himself by winning numerous Karate competitions, including two championship titles at the national level in Iraq. From 1995 to 1997, he represented Iraq as a member of the youth national karate team.  

 

In 1996, Bashar ventured into Aikido and honed his skills at the Samurai Centre Dojo in Baghdad, eventually rising to the role of instructor. Upon relocating to Switzerland, he continued to impart Aikido knowledge at Aikido Zurich in Zuriberg under the esteemed Kurt Bartholet Sensei, 7th Dan. In 2019, he took on the role of the lead instructor at Aikido Budokan Zurich. Additionally, he regularly conducts Aikido lessons at the Obersee Bilinguale Schule (OBS), catering to primary school students and other age groups. 

Several notable instructors have significantly influenced Bashar's Aikido career, including: 

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  • Georgio Veneri Sensei, 6th Dan Aikikai 

  • Franco Martufi Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai 

  • Kurt Bartholet Sensei, 7th Dan Aikikai 

  • Yoji Fujimoto Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai 

  • Christian Tissier Sensei, 8th Dan Aikikai 

  • Jan Nevelius Sensei, 7th Dan Aikika

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Beyond Aikido, Bashar has shown a keen interest in Kendo and Iaido, continually seeking to deepen his understanding of swordsmanship. He also instructs Iaido at the Kenshinkan Kendo Iaido Club in Olten. 

 

Bashar's rank achievements include: 

  • 5th Dan Aikikai, Aikido 

  • 4th Dan, Iaido, Musō Shinden-ryū

  • 2nd Dan, Kendo 

  • 2nd Dan, Shotokan Karate 

 

One of his most recent accolades was securing third place in the 1st Dan category at the European Iaido Championship in 2017. 

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