About International Aikido Academy

The International Aikido Academy (IAA) is the independent international aikido self-defense organization. The goal of IAA is to lift Aikido training internationally to its highest possible level and to pass Aikido on to future generations through the development of quality, professional instruction.

IAA was founded by Head Instructor Bratislav Stajic, in 2009. He brought over 30 years of Aikido training experience to IAA and its programs. The organization provides support and guidance to its instructors, members, and affiliated dojo.

Mr. Stajic, known for his powerful and dynamic Aikido as well as for his unique and effective teaching methodology, is approachable by students of all levels. He is also more than willing to share his method of teaching and what he's learned in his more than 30 years of Aikido experience.

IAA provides a variety of services to its members, in an ongoing effort to promote quality Aikido and Aikido instruction worldwide.

Services include instruction, school recognition, rank verification by standardized tests, seminar workshops and other support to Aikido instructors and practitioners worldwide.

Services offered on the internet include:

International affiliated dojo listing
Calendar, or yearly plan, of training events
Detailed training event information
Information on Aikido, the organization, and the instructors
Online newsletters