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Aleksandr Zykov

18-time Estonian Champion
Estonian WKF National Team Coach Since 1982
5th Dan Karate (IJKA) 2nd Dan Kobudo Category VII Coach Head Coach

Aleksandr Zykov started karate in 1978. He is President of SK BUDO and Head Coach of the Estonian national karate team (WKF) since 1982.

He graduated from Tartu State University in 1982 as a sports coach. Master of Sports of the USSR in hand-to-hand combat (30.06.1990). Member of the Karate and Kickboxing Commission of the Estonian Olympic Committee.

Co-author of karate methodological literature and one of the founders of Estonian karate.

Aleksandr Zykov

Achievements

Awards, titles and key sporting results

European Championships

  • Bronze — WKF European Championships, M-75 kg, Helsinki, 1995

International Achievements

  • More than 20 victories and podium places at international competitions

National Achievements

  • 18-time Estonian karate champion (twice absolute champion)
  • Best karate athlete in Estonia (1995)

Coaching career

  • Coach of the Estonian WKF karate national team since 1982
  • Repeatedly recognised as Estonia’s best coach
  • Co-author of karate methodological literature

Leadership and Contribution to Sport

  • President of SK BUDO sports club
  • Member of the Karate and Kickboxing Commission of the Estonian Olympic Committee