Nizam Taleb 5th Dan, Shidoin Nizam Taleb’s Aikido career began in September, 1972, under T. Ichimura, Sensei, 6th Dan Aikido, 6th Dan Iaido. After only two years of intense training Nizam was permitted by Sensei Ichimura to begin teaching the sword and staff techniques as a integral part of Aikido on a regular basis at the Uppsala Aikido Club. From 1984 to the time he left Sweden in 1994, Nizam trained at one of the affiliated dojos for Y. Kobayashi, Sensei, 8th Dan and Igarashi sensei, 7th Dan Aikido: Iyasaka Aikido Club, Stockholm, Sweden. Nizam instructed and trained under Urban Aldenklint, 5th Dan Aikido.

Acxel Saravia, Shodan Sensei Acxel Saravia, a qualified Sho Dan Aikido that also holds a San Dan in Karate Do Shoto Kan and a Ni Dan in Judo, will be teaching the children class. He has ample experience working with children helping them to develop their Aikido skills with discipline while maintaining an atmosphere of joy and fun. He will be focusing on gross motor skills, the peaceful principles of cooperative coexistence, and of course having fun.