“To me, the extraordinary aspect of martial arts lies in its simplicity.
The easy way is also the right way..."
-Kunii Zen'ya-
Bartek has a 3rd Dan Aikido Aikikai certificate. He started learning Martial arts when he was 12, and has practiced Aikido for over 23 years. He has consistently studied extensively with highest level teachers both in Europe and Japan. In 2017 he graduated from the Shiseikan instructor seminar, a selective intensive Kashima no Tachi and Aikido training led by the Shiseikan director, aimed at developing future teachers. During the years of research he has branched out to study other forms of martial arts and combat including: Karate, Judo, Sistema, KravMaga, WCS.
These experiences have informed his understanding and practice of Aikido, helping him to better discern were effective technique lies, versus idealised form. A strong influence outside Aikido has founder of WarfareCombatSystem, with whom Bartek has trained in live seminars and online. He incorporates his teachings especially in his private coaching clients.
Bartek's extensive knowledge of how to teach physical skills has been also corroborated by years of coaching climbing to kids and adults. He holds numerous coaching awards in climbing, mountaineering and kayaking. His passion for the outdoors and Climbing has a resonance with the respect and awe for nature essential to Shinto worldview, and embedded in much of traditional Japanese culture. His perspective in Martial Arts is centred on efficacy.
'I deeply cherish the connections I have formed with people during training, these are strong friendships which can withstand long distance and, at times, years of not seeing each other. Their quality and intensity have true meaning in my life.'
