Yudansha
Black Belts of Polish Aikido Organization
Yudansha (有段者) is a Japanese term for individuals who hold a dan rank in martial arts. Below we present all black belt holders who received their promotions within the Polish Aikido Organization, honoring their dedication and commitment to learning Aikido according to the tradition of Shihan Fumio Toyoda.
The list is ordered from the highest master grade (5th dan) to the first grade (1st dan), in accordance with Japanese dojo tradition. Within each grade, names are arranged alphabetically.
5th Dan (Godan)
- Wojciech Korwin-Piotrowski
- Jacek Ostrowski † 2024
- Oskar Szrajer - Dojo-cho POA / Sesshinkan Dojo
3 Dan (Sandan)
- Sławomir Orłowski
2 Dan (Nidan)
- Artur Barzowski
- Patryk Chowaniec
- Karol Łaciok
- Kamil Ostrowski
- Krzysztof Seget
1 Dan (Shodan)
- Bogdan Adamik
- Kazimierz Dedek
- Sławomir Filimoniuk
- Mateusz Grotha
- Marek Grzywacz
- Kaja Karwowska
- Piotr Kazana
- Konrad Kogut
- Grzegorz Marciniak
- Michał Nowosielski
- Arkadiusz Olejarnik
- Adam Polak
- Przemek Roman
- Justyna Sekuła (Jóźwin)
- Jarosław Zgórski
- Sławomir Orłowski
- Kamil Ostrowski
2nd Dan (Nidan)
- Artur Barzowski
1st Dan (Shodan)
- Bogdan Adamik
- Sławomir Filimoniuk
- Mateusz Grotha
- Marek Grzywacz
- Justyna Jóźwin-Sekuła
- Kaja Karwowska
- Piotr Kazana
- Grzegorz Marciniak
- Adam Polak
- Przemek Roman
About Dan Grades
Dan grades (段) represent the level of mastery in Aikido. In Japanese tradition, yudansha signifies not only technical skills but also deep understanding of the art's philosophy, commitment to continuous improvement, and readiness to pass knowledge to others.
Each dan grade requires years of dedicated practice, passing examinations before a master commission, and meeting rigorous technical and personal requirements. Detailed examination requirements are available on the Dan Grades page.
"The belt is just a piece of cloth. Your talent is in your heart, not around your waist." Shihan Fumio Toyoda