IGOR DYACHENKO - HEAD
INSTRUCTOR
Igor Dyachenko was born on June 15,
1981 in Kiev, Ukraine.
At age of 6 years old his father used to
show him basic karate moves. His father
at that time was working at Chernobyl
nuclear power plant, exactly one year
after explosion of atomic reactor. So, his
father decided to take Karate classes to
improve his spirit and improve his physical
condition, since the job was very
dangerous. After a while, Igor was
assigned to the local karate school. And
since than he hasn't stop not for even one
day. When Igor is being asked when he
started learning karate, he answers:
"Since, I remember myself". During his
career as an athlete, Igor Dyachenko has
achieved many awards. Including World
titles, International and National
competitions. He has experience practicing
with coaches and athletes from Japan,
Brazil, Yugoslavia, Slovenia, Hungary,
Egypt, Azerbaijan and of course
Ukraine and USA. He practices Judo,
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai as a
supplement to his regular karate training
in order to become a complete fighter and
to take his skills to an even higher level.
He believes that knowledge of other
martial arts techniques helps to achieve a
new, modern approach to the teaching and
practicing of karate.
Igor is a former member of the Ukrainian
National Karate team and a former FSKA
World Champion in kumite division.
In 2006 Igor Dyachenko has established
his own school D-Dojo / The School of
Modern Japanese Karate. He is currently
Sensei at D-Dojo, an officially recognized
branch of Shotokan Karate-do International
Federation located in New York City.
2007 - Received 4th level of black belt
(Yon-Dan) from Hirokazu Kanazawa.
2005 - 1st place at SKIF-USA National
Open Karate Tournament; Mounds View,
Minnesota; individual kumite.
2004 - 1st place at Ozawa Cup,
Las Vegas, Nevada; individual kumite;
awarded most outstanding tournament
competitor from Kotaka Sensei from
Honolulu, Hawaii.
2003 - 1st place at FSKA 5th World
Karate Championships in Las Vegas,
Nevada; individual kumite.
2003 - 1st place at USAKF National
Championships; Akron, Ohio; individual
kumite.
2002 - 2nd place at WTKO World Karate
Championships; Staten Island, New York;
senior individual kumite.
2001 - Received 3rd level of black belt
(San-Dan) from Hirokazu Kanazawa.
2000 - 1st place at USA-NKF National
Championships; Houston, Texas; senior
team kumite.
2000 - 2nd place at the 19th Annual
Traditional Karate Tournament
International known as Ozawa Cup
International Karate Tournament;
Las Vegas, Nevada; senior team kumite.
1998 - Began practicing under Toyotaro
Miyazaki Sensei in New York City.
1998 - 1st place at SKI-Ukraine National
Championships; team kata.
1998 - 2nd place at WKO World
Championships; Orlando, Florida; junior
individual kata.
1997 - 1st place at the 6th SKIF World
Championships; Milan, Italy; junior
individual kata.
1997 - Received 2nd level of black belt
(Ni-Dan) from Hirokazu Kanazawa.
1995 -1998 - 1st place at the National
Ukrainian Championships of Shotokan
Karate-do; junior kata division.
1993 -1997 - Eight 1st place medals at
Kiev Championships in various divisions
including adult divisions in kata and
kumite.
1993 -1996 - Four 1st place medals at
Kiev Cup in various divisions including
adult divisions in kata and kumite.
1988 - Began practicing karate-do.
D-DOJO TESTIMONIALS.
I have known Igor as an athlete for last ten years. We first met at the
World karate championship in Italy in 1997 where he took the first
place. I was impressed by Igor's advanced technique and lightning fast
moves. Over the last ten years Igor proved himself as the top notch
karateka by winning numerous high level championships in both kata and
kumite. It is very rare when a karateka is successful in both kata
(forms) and kumite (sparring).
In addition to being a superb athlete, Igor is a gifted karate
instructor. I have been to many of his karate classes, both personal
training and group training. You can immediately feel yourself in real
martial arts school. The discipline and concentration among students is
a proof of that. He teaches them karate the right way. Having been to
many other karate clubs I assure you that Igor shows a real example of
modern karate dojo. Unfortunately, many do not know the difference
between a correct technique and "broken" one when they join karate
schools. A lot of people join “wrong” clubs and end up learning
"broken" technique. It is important to learn the right way from the
first day. Otherwise, it takes twice as much time and effort to change
the wrong technique. I highly recommend Sensei Dyachenko's D-Dojo as he
best karate dojo in New York and one of the best in the US.
Novruz Bashirov
4th Degree Black Belt
World and European karate champion
"That guy can break bricks with his fists - he doesn't want to hear your jibber-jabber."
Time Out New York, NYC
"... Mr. Igor Dyachenko demonstrated exceptional skill and competence and outstanding karate ability. He must be viewed as one of the most outstanding karate talents in the world, and I am sure that Mr. Igor Dyachenko will distinguish himself in future international and world championship events. He is truly an elite world-class athlete and karate competitor. I wish him continued success in all his future endeavors."
John Mullin
Exec.Chairman / World Traditional Karate Organization (WTKO), NYC
"I was immediately impressed about Igor's ability to explain each and every small karate secrets and other martial arts technical details, in fact it very important
in any kind of martial arts first to understand and then to execute the correct moves. Igor is not only a great champion with amazing sporting background and experience, but also a very good trainer, which in fact is a very rare to meet. His unique system of training helps to improve sports skills at any level and state of health. It's really a big advantage when the
coach not only verbally and visually explains to his students all little details, demonstrates the right positions, moves etc., but also closely follows student mistakes, gives him/her instructions and obtains from them a correct execution. I am sure 100% that anybody who joins Igor Dyachenko's karate class won't be disappointed."
Terehin, Vadim
Programmer / FT Interactive Data, NYC
Although I'm only 17,
I've been practicing
karate for 10 years now under many different senseis and dojos in New
York City. D-dojo
is different from most dojos out there and I like it for learning how
to focus better. Igor has helped me correct my form and stamina. In
just three lessons I learned more than I would from a month of my
previous trainings. Its not just good for advanced students like
myself, but is great for beginners by teaching them every detail of the
proper karate form. You learn to feel your muscles and know your body.
I'm going to keep going and in 1 year I know I will achieve better
results and win more championships than before, either way I know my
form, my body, and my fitness is getting in the best shape ever. This
dojo is sooooooo awsome!!!!
Roger Martinez
Student, NYC
D-Dojo is the best Karate school in New York City. I enjoy training
under direction of grand master and World Champion Igor Dyachenko. Simply The Best!
Vladimir Lepisko
Coordinator at BBT, Brooklyn NY
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