Ljubomir Vračarević
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| Born | May 6, 1947 Varaždin, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. |
| Occupation | Aikido |
Ljubomir Vračarević, is a Serbian martial artist and founder of Real Aikido.
In 1971 he obtained shodan rank. During his first training in Japan in 1978 he stayed in the Aikikai Hombu dojo, with Kisshomaru Ueshiba, the son of the founder of aikido Morihei Ueshiba. Taking into consideration the knowledge and prestige of Japanese masters, Ljubomir was aspiring towards his style based on construction, mentality and tradition. His work in the military and police force during the seventies inspired him to start perfecting the practical aspect of aikido. This would allow him to increase the use of effective techniques in real situations.
During his second stay in Tokyo in 1993 at the famous Yoshinkan (the school of Gozo Shioda), his way of thinking was confirmed. Even though he was working in his own style, by the end of his stay he received great honor. He got to meet great Shioda, who rarely received visitors because of his age. Shioda honored him with a diploma that he personally signed.
Master Vracarevic's international reputation allowed receipt of his methods through programs for special training of military, police and bodyguards. In the past twenty years he has instructed security and bodyguards for the Presidents of Zimbabwe, Libya, Macedonia, Republic of Serbia and Slovenia. So far in his career, Vračarević has held more than 150 seminars worldwide. Clubs of Real Aikido were host to more than 120,000 students.
His special area of teaching is the Real Aikido school for kids. He works with kids aged 5 to 12 through a program called “With play to Master”, which is adjusted to children's physical and mental needs.
Vračarević is author of 12 books and videos dealing with Real Aikido and self-defense. These include: “Defense From Knife”, “Aikido-Judo”, “Defense Without Fear” (self-defense for women), “I Was Training The Bodyguards”, ”Real Aikido”, “From Beginner to Master”, “Licence for Trainer”, and “Knife, Gun, Stick Techniques”.
There are many domestic and international awards that Vračarević has received in his career. He has Shodan in judo and jujutsu. He is technical director of Russian Real Aikido Federation, member of Euro-Asian Committee Kyokushinkai, honour president of Wushu Federation area Shenyang-China, president of the Sports Commission for Royal National Centre (Yugoslavia), honour member of MAA (international associasion of combat skills with headquarters in Germany), founder and president of World Centre of Real Aikido.
Vračarević is the instructor in IBSSA (International Bodyguard & Security Association). He is also a college professor for sport trainers in Belgrade. He is a regular member of Russian Science Academy of Earth, and regular member of International Science Academy for National Security Problems.
His biggest honor was received from the United States in August of 2002. On the proposal of the United States Martial Arts Association, Ljubomir Vracarevic has been elected to the Hall of Fame, along with the biggest names of the world sport for the highest rank – Grandmaster, black belt 10th dan, Sōke.
One of his most famous students is Vladimir Djordjevic, founder of United States Center of Real Aikido and of Ultimate Martial Arts Academy.
He is also honour General of USSR/Russian Army and trained their special forces (called Specnaz or Spetsnaz).
