IVICA ZDRAVKOVIC
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Ivica Zdravkovic
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Life Member - Martial Arts International Federation tm
Member - USJJF National Technical / Promotion Committee
Member - USJJF & USA-TKJ Senior Masters Caucus Member
National Director - International Taiho Jutsu for Serbia
Dr. Ivica Zdravković has over 45 years experience in the Martial Arts.
Dr. Ivica Zdravković was born on July 7, 1969, in Požarevac, where he lives and works. By profession, he is a specialist in general medicine and echosonography. He is a father of two children, grandfather of two.
He has been practicing martial arts since 1979 when, at the age of ten, he entered the Judo Club "Mladi radnik" in Požarevac. He has trained in karate clubs in Požarevac and Belgrade, as well as in aikido, judo, and full-contact clubs in Belgrade. He has furthered his skills at seminars and trainings in Japan, USA, Russia, UK, Ukraine, Italy, Germany, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Thailand.
He has received his highest ranks from the following individuals and organizations:
- 8th DAN TAIHO JUTSU - USJJF & MAIF in 2024
- 8th DAN KOBUDO (BUJUTSU) (Aiki Jujutsu and Kenjutsu), Hanshi - Phil Scudieri Hanshi (USA), 8th DAN in 2016, titled HANSHI in 2023, member of the Nippon Seibukan Academy (Kyoto, Japan).
- MACHIBUGYO - the highest rank in the traditional Taiho jutsu system - Don Cunningham, 2010.
- 7th Dan Jujutsu, Shihan - George Anderson Hanshi (USA), 2009, Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF). Anderson sensei received the title "hanshi" from Master Masafumi Suzuki, the founder of the Nipon Seibukan Academy in Kyoto, Japan.
- 6th DAN Judo - Steven Scott sensei (USA) from Judo Black Belt Association, 2023. Sensei Steven is also the founder of Freestyle Judo and the vice president of the American Athletic Union - Judo (AAU).
- 6th DAN Nihon Goshin Jutsu, Menkyo Okuden - Dr. J. Barerra Hanshi (Spain), 2011, president of the international division of the Nippon Seibukan Academy.
- 5th DAN Kenjutsu - Yasuo Kawano Hanshi (Japan), 2010, president of the Nippon Seibukan Academy.
- 5th DAN Chanbara (Tanto) - Tetsundo Tanabe Hanshi (Japan), 2007, founder of the International Sport Chanbara & Goshindo Association (ISCA); Tanabe sensei also awarded Dr. Zdravković with 4th DAN Choken and Kodachi.
- 5th DAN Aiki Jujutsu - Ian Stewart sensei and Arnold Davies sensei, BZIS, England, 2001, students and continuators of the tradition of Kenshiro Abbe sensei.
- Menkyo Chuden Sekiguchi Ryu Batto-Jutsu - Toshiyasu Yamada Soke (Japan), 2011.
- 3rd DAN Kenpo-MMA - Hungarian Kempo Federation, 2013.
- 3rd DAN Karate - European Budo Council, EBC, Germany, 2008.
- 1st DAN Yoshinkan Aikido - Kasey Keckeisen sensei (USA), 2010.
He founded or was one of the founders of the following clubs and organizations:
- Budo Club Požarevac, later: Ju-jtsu Club Požarevac, now: SHINBUKAN DOJO.
- Budo Association of Serbia, later Serbian Budo Council (SBC).
- Kokusai Gendai Budo Renmei (KGBR).
- European Budo Council (EBC).
- International Shinbudo Association (ISA).
- Kenjutsu International Association of Instructors (KIAI).
- Ju-Jitsu Federation of Serbia (JJFS).
- Sport Chanbara Association of Serbia (SCAS).
In addition to these, he was a member of the following domestic and international martial arts organizations:
- Judo Association of Serbia - practitioner, instructor.
- Karate Association of Serbia - practitioner, instructor.
- Ju-Jitsu Federation of Serbia - instructor, technical director.
- International Sport Chanbara Association (ISCA) - Japan - instructor, president of the national association.
- Dai Nippon Butoku Kai - Japan - member and representative for Serbia.
- Nippon Seibukan - Japan - member and representative for Serbia, 5th DAN Kenjutsu.
- Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) - 7th DAN Jujutsu.
- American Ju-Jitsu Association - USA - member and instructor, representative for Serbia.
- American Judo & Jujitsu Federation - USA - member and instructor, representative for Serbia.
- Bushido Zazen International Society - UK - member and instructor.
- International Traditional Kodokan Judo - USA - member and instructor, representative for Serbia.
- World Judo Federation - instructor, representative for Serbia.
-International Freestyle Judo Alliance - instructor, representative for Serbia.
- Edo Machigata Taiho Jutsu - USA - instructor, representative for Eastern Europe.
- Amateur Athletic Union USA Judo - instructor, 6th DAN Judo.
- Nippon Kempo International Organization - representative for Serbia, instructor.
- Delaware Budokan, USA - 8th DAN Kobudo (Taiho Jutsu, Kenjutsu).
For his work in establishing and promoting the "KIAI" organization, Kenjutsu International Association of Instructors, for which he wrote articles for years and edited the electronic magazine "KIAI ONLINE," he was awarded an honorary title of "Doctor of Martial Sciences" by the American College of Martial Science in Illinois in 2003.
He has won several medals and diplomas at major international competitions:
• World Martial Arts Games, Germany 2007, gold - Iaido kate.
• World Martial Arts Games, Germany 2007, silver - Sport jujutsu fights, heavyweight category.
• European Sport Chanbara Championship, Italy 2006, silver - Tanto, knife fights.
• European Sport Chanbara Championship, Russia 2005, bronze - Iai, quick sword cutting.
• European Budo Games, Germany 2008, bronze - Sport jujutsu fights.
• Jujutsu Open, Bosnia & Herzegovina 2007, gold - Jujutsu kate.
• European Sport Chanbara Championship, Ukraine 2007, diploma - Fights, 4th place team.
• World Sport Chanbara Championship, Japan 2008, diploma - Kihon dosa, 5th place, seniors.
• World Sport Chanbara Championship, Japan 2009, diploma - Kihon dosa, 5th place, team.
• Police Games, Croatia, 2018 - trophy for the best demonstration
He has served as a referee in JJIF Sport Jujutsu, WMAG/ISA Sport Jujutsu, Chanbara, Sport Kenjutsu, Judo, Mix Kumite, Nippon Kempo, and Karate/Kobudo kata disciplines at competitions in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, USA, and Japan.
In addition to leading countless seminars and belt examinations in Serbia, he has conducted numerous seminars, belt tests, and demonstrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, England, and Japan.
Contact Info -
Dr. Ivica Zdravkovic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivicaserbia/photos
Email: [email protected]
Life Member - United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) ®
Life Member - USA Traditional Kodokan Judo (USA-TKJ) ®
Life Member - Martial Arts International Federation tm
Member - USJJF National Technical / Promotion Committee
Member - USJJF & USA-TKJ Senior Masters Caucus Member
National Director - International Taiho Jutsu for Serbia
Dr. Ivica Zdravković has over 45 years experience in the Martial Arts.
Dr. Ivica Zdravković was born on July 7, 1969, in Požarevac, where he lives and works. By profession, he is a specialist in general medicine and echosonography. He is a father of two children, grandfather of two.
He has been practicing martial arts since 1979 when, at the age of ten, he entered the Judo Club "Mladi radnik" in Požarevac. He has trained in karate clubs in Požarevac and Belgrade, as well as in aikido, judo, and full-contact clubs in Belgrade. He has furthered his skills at seminars and trainings in Japan, USA, Russia, UK, Ukraine, Italy, Germany, Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Thailand.
He has received his highest ranks from the following individuals and organizations:
- 8th DAN TAIHO JUTSU - USJJF & MAIF in 2024
- 8th DAN KOBUDO (BUJUTSU) (Aiki Jujutsu and Kenjutsu), Hanshi - Phil Scudieri Hanshi (USA), 8th DAN in 2016, titled HANSHI in 2023, member of the Nippon Seibukan Academy (Kyoto, Japan).
- MACHIBUGYO - the highest rank in the traditional Taiho jutsu system - Don Cunningham, 2010.
- 7th Dan Jujutsu, Shihan - George Anderson Hanshi (USA), 2009, Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF). Anderson sensei received the title "hanshi" from Master Masafumi Suzuki, the founder of the Nipon Seibukan Academy in Kyoto, Japan.
- 6th DAN Judo - Steven Scott sensei (USA) from Judo Black Belt Association, 2023. Sensei Steven is also the founder of Freestyle Judo and the vice president of the American Athletic Union - Judo (AAU).
- 6th DAN Nihon Goshin Jutsu, Menkyo Okuden - Dr. J. Barerra Hanshi (Spain), 2011, president of the international division of the Nippon Seibukan Academy.
- 5th DAN Kenjutsu - Yasuo Kawano Hanshi (Japan), 2010, president of the Nippon Seibukan Academy.
- 5th DAN Chanbara (Tanto) - Tetsundo Tanabe Hanshi (Japan), 2007, founder of the International Sport Chanbara & Goshindo Association (ISCA); Tanabe sensei also awarded Dr. Zdravković with 4th DAN Choken and Kodachi.
- 5th DAN Aiki Jujutsu - Ian Stewart sensei and Arnold Davies sensei, BZIS, England, 2001, students and continuators of the tradition of Kenshiro Abbe sensei.
- Menkyo Chuden Sekiguchi Ryu Batto-Jutsu - Toshiyasu Yamada Soke (Japan), 2011.
- 3rd DAN Kenpo-MMA - Hungarian Kempo Federation, 2013.
- 3rd DAN Karate - European Budo Council, EBC, Germany, 2008.
- 1st DAN Yoshinkan Aikido - Kasey Keckeisen sensei (USA), 2010.
He founded or was one of the founders of the following clubs and organizations:
- Budo Club Požarevac, later: Ju-jtsu Club Požarevac, now: SHINBUKAN DOJO.
- Budo Association of Serbia, later Serbian Budo Council (SBC).
- Kokusai Gendai Budo Renmei (KGBR).
- European Budo Council (EBC).
- International Shinbudo Association (ISA).
- Kenjutsu International Association of Instructors (KIAI).
- Ju-Jitsu Federation of Serbia (JJFS).
- Sport Chanbara Association of Serbia (SCAS).
In addition to these, he was a member of the following domestic and international martial arts organizations:
- Judo Association of Serbia - practitioner, instructor.
- Karate Association of Serbia - practitioner, instructor.
- Ju-Jitsu Federation of Serbia - instructor, technical director.
- International Sport Chanbara Association (ISCA) - Japan - instructor, president of the national association.
- Dai Nippon Butoku Kai - Japan - member and representative for Serbia.
- Nippon Seibukan - Japan - member and representative for Serbia, 5th DAN Kenjutsu.
- Martial Arts International Federation (MAIF) - 7th DAN Jujutsu.
- American Ju-Jitsu Association - USA - member and instructor, representative for Serbia.
- American Judo & Jujitsu Federation - USA - member and instructor, representative for Serbia.
- Bushido Zazen International Society - UK - member and instructor.
- International Traditional Kodokan Judo - USA - member and instructor, representative for Serbia.
- World Judo Federation - instructor, representative for Serbia.
-International Freestyle Judo Alliance - instructor, representative for Serbia.
- Edo Machigata Taiho Jutsu - USA - instructor, representative for Eastern Europe.
- Amateur Athletic Union USA Judo - instructor, 6th DAN Judo.
- Nippon Kempo International Organization - representative for Serbia, instructor.
- Delaware Budokan, USA - 8th DAN Kobudo (Taiho Jutsu, Kenjutsu).
For his work in establishing and promoting the "KIAI" organization, Kenjutsu International Association of Instructors, for which he wrote articles for years and edited the electronic magazine "KIAI ONLINE," he was awarded an honorary title of "Doctor of Martial Sciences" by the American College of Martial Science in Illinois in 2003.
He has won several medals and diplomas at major international competitions:
• World Martial Arts Games, Germany 2007, gold - Iaido kate.
• World Martial Arts Games, Germany 2007, silver - Sport jujutsu fights, heavyweight category.
• European Sport Chanbara Championship, Italy 2006, silver - Tanto, knife fights.
• European Sport Chanbara Championship, Russia 2005, bronze - Iai, quick sword cutting.
• European Budo Games, Germany 2008, bronze - Sport jujutsu fights.
• Jujutsu Open, Bosnia & Herzegovina 2007, gold - Jujutsu kate.
• European Sport Chanbara Championship, Ukraine 2007, diploma - Fights, 4th place team.
• World Sport Chanbara Championship, Japan 2008, diploma - Kihon dosa, 5th place, seniors.
• World Sport Chanbara Championship, Japan 2009, diploma - Kihon dosa, 5th place, team.
• Police Games, Croatia, 2018 - trophy for the best demonstration
He has served as a referee in JJIF Sport Jujutsu, WMAG/ISA Sport Jujutsu, Chanbara, Sport Kenjutsu, Judo, Mix Kumite, Nippon Kempo, and Karate/Kobudo kata disciplines at competitions in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Ukraine, Russia, USA, and Japan.
In addition to leading countless seminars and belt examinations in Serbia, he has conducted numerous seminars, belt tests, and demonstrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Hungary, Romania, Greece, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, England, and Japan.
Contact Info -
Dr. Ivica Zdravkovic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivicaserbia/photos
Email: [email protected]
