# WSAF > International governing body for “Sport Aikido” ## Posts - [The World Aikido Championships 2026](https://wsafaikido.org/2025/09/21/the-world-aikido-championships-2026/): This event is now confirmed for the 25th, 26th and 27th July 2026 at the Hala Sports Centre, ul. Sikorskiego 5, 37-500 Jarosław, Poland. Jaroslaw is in a picturesque part of South West Poland just 200 Kilometres from Krakow. The main airports are Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE), Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Katowice Airport (KTW), which may be more practical for international travel but are further away. All connect to Jaroslaw by train. Further details to follow. - [1st Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior European Club Aikido Championships](https://wsafaikido.org/2025/04/28/1st-junior-youth-cadet-and-senior-european-club-aikido-championships/): The 1st WSAF (World Sport Aikido Federation) 1st Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior European Club Aikido Championships were held in Jaroslaw, Poland from 12th April to 13th April 2025. - [2025 European Aikido Club Championships](https://wsafaikido.org/2024/11/26/2025-european-aikido-club-championships/): The First Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior European Club Aikido Championships will be held in Jaroslaw, Poland. The competition is open to all groups and associations irrespective of style or affiliation. Competition Dates VENUE  Primary School No 2, Street Jana Pawla II 26, 37-500 Jaroslaw, Poland. Aikido Events and age groups: The child’s age is on the day of the competition (not closing date) Junior Events U10’s (under 10 years of age) Youth Events U13’s (aged 10-12 years) U16’s (aged 13-15 years) Cadet Events U19’s Years (aged 16 to 18 yrs) Senior Events 19 years plus Rules, Regulations and formats […] - [2nd WSAF European Championship](https://wsafaikido.org/2024/09/13/2nd-wsaf-european-championship/): 2nd WSAF European Championships were held in Dublin, Ireland from 27th July to 28th July 2024. - [Schedule - 2nd WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior European Aikido Championships](https://wsafaikido.org/2024/07/22/schedule-2nd-wsaf-junior-youth-cadet-and-senior-european-aikido-championships/): Timetable for the 2nd WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior European Aikido Championships to be held at the Tallaght Leisure Centre, Dublin. - [2nd WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior European Aikido Championships Announced](https://wsafaikido.org/2024/04/17/2nd-wsaf-junior-youth-cadet-and-senior-european-aikido-championships/): The 2nd WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet & Senior European Aikido Championships will be held at the Tallaght Leisure Centre, Dublin during July 2024. Closing date for entries is midnight 21st June 2024. - [3rd WSAF World Championships 2023](https://wsafaikido.org/2023/08/25/3rd-wsaf-world-championships-2023/): The third WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior World Championships were held in July 2023 in Tenri, Japan with 650 competitors taking part. - [1st WSAF European Championship 2022](https://wsafaikido.org/2022/08/01/1st-wsaf-european-championship-2022/): First WSAF Europeans took place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July at the Dartford Judo Club, Kent. - [3rd WSAF Aikido World Championships Announced](https://wsafaikido.org/2022/07/12/3rd-wsaf-aikido-world-championships-announced/): The 3rd WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet & Senior Aikido World Championships will be held in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, Japan, in July 2023. - [WSAF decision on Russian and Belarusian participation](https://wsafaikido.org/2022/03/01/wsaf-decision-on-russian-and-belarusian-participation/): The Executive Board of the Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation (WSAF) having aspirations to join the family of Olympic sports have taken the decision to follow the same guidance as the International Olympic Committee. - [2019 WSAF competition in the San-Diego local news](https://wsafaikido.org/2019/09/18/2019-wsaf-competition-in-the-san-diego-local-news/): 2019 WSAF competition in San-Diego is broadcast locally on a San-Diego news station KUSI News. - [2nd WSAF World Championships 2019](https://wsafaikido.org/2019/08/25/2nd-wsaf-world-championships-2019/): The second WSAF Junior, Youth, Cadet and Senior World championships were held in August 2019, at the Mesa College, San Diego, USA. - [1st WSAF World Championships 2017](https://wsafaikido.org/2017/09/11/world-championships-held-in-london-in-2017/): This first WSAF (World SportAikido Federation) held a unified World Championship at the University of East London between the 18-20th August 2017 and provided for three major improvements. ## Pages - [Calendar](https://wsafaikido.org/event-calender/): Calendar The World Aikido Championships 2026 This event is now confirmed for the 25th, 26th and 27th July 2026 at the Hala Sports Centre, ul. Sikorskiego 5, 37-500 Jarosław, Poland. Jaroslaw is in a picturesque part of South West Poland just 200 Kilometres from Krakow. The main airports are Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport (RZE), Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK) and Katowice Airport (KTW), which may be more practical for international travel but are further away. All connect to Jaroslaw by train. Further details to follow. - [Terms & Conditions](https://wsafaikido.org/terms-conditions/): Terms & Conditions Terms and Conditions Welcome to WSAF! These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Worldwide Sport Aikido Federation’s Website, located at https://wsafaikido.org. By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions. Do not continue to use WSAF if you do not agree to take all of the terms and conditions stated on this page. Our Terms and Conditions were created with the help of the Terms And Conditions Generator. 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It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.   In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.      What are cookies?   Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a […] - [Policies & Guidance](https://wsafaikido.org/about/policies/): Policies & Guidance - [Results](https://wsafaikido.org/results/): Results - [Members](https://wsafaikido.org/members/): Members Founding Members: Members Include: Associate Members Include: Application for Membership Applications are available to become a member country of the WSAF. Please download and fill in the membership application form and email to Mr Bob Dziubla (WSAF Vice President), email: rdziubla@gmail.com - [About](https://wsafaikido.org/about/): About The Worldwide Sports Aikido Federation (WSAF) was established in 2016 as the International Governing Body to manage and promote competitive “Sport Aikido”. The WSAF is registered in Switzerland as a not for profit “Verein” a community interest company.  Competitions are open to all Aikidoka and groups irrespective of association; affiliation or the style of Aikido practised. The WSAF shall be inclusive, democratic, and international with equal international representation as a core principle. All national sport aikido associations (“Associations”) based in a country which is a member of the United Nations, and which is responsible for the organisation and implementation of sport aikido-related matters in the country, shall […] - [Home](https://wsafaikido.org/):  Worldwide Sports Aikido Federation (WSAF) Established in 2016 as the International Governing Body to manage and promote competitive “Sport Aikido”. The WSAF is registered in Switzerland as a not for profit “Verein”, a community interest company.  Competitions are open to all Aikidoka and groups irrespective of association; affiliation or the style of Aikido practised. Announcements - [Contact](https://wsafaikido.org/contact/): Contact us Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, please have consideration of the time zone for the member of the team.   President Mr Ilya SolonitsynB. Akademicheskaya st. 20b-53Moscow, 127299, Russian Federation,Tel: +7 (903) 725-97-17 Email: aikido@raa.org.ru Vice President (Membership) Mr Bob Dziubla1835-A S. Centre City Parkway, Suite 300 Escondido, California 92025 USATel: +1.858.699.4367 Email: rdziubla@gmail.com Administration Mr Bob Jones2 Heather RiseBurley in WharfedaleIlkleyLS29 7RAUnited KingdomTel: (00) 44 1943 863857 Email: jonesbinw@btinternet.com Alternatively, use this contact form. - [News](https://wsafaikido.org/news/): News [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)