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JAKHANGIR V. SHAKHMURADOV Film director, educator, kinesitherapy specialist. Recipient of prize «The Teacher of the Year 2000» in nomination «For  professionalism». The first Master of Sport of the USSR in karate, expert in martial arts.

High education: - The All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (VGIK, qualification Director of feature film and television movie; Moscow, 1977). - Azerbaijan State Institute of Physical Education named after S.M. Kirov (AGIFK, qualification the trainer-teacher of physical culture; Baku, 1988); - three-year medical course (the external studies, department of remedial gymnastics and sports medicine, Doctors` Improvement Course of Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute named after N.A. Semashko (qualification kinesitherapy specialist, the educator of health-improving gymnastics (remedial gymnastics) and massage; Moscow, 1991)

The Citizen of the Russian Federation. Birth date and birth place: 28th November, 1952, Baku, Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic. Аzerbaijany by nationality. Close relatives: Sister (1959) lives in Baku, the Azerbaijan Republic. Daughter (1977) lives in Philadelphia, the USA. Son (1983) lives in Moscow, the Russian Federation.

From 1959 to 1967 studied at secondary school № 1, then transferred and graduated from secondary school № 174 (1969, Baku). While studying at a secondary school took up doing gymnastics and then judo in the sports society «Burevestnik» (1965-1969, Baku). Participated in the national tournament of Amateur teams in football for the prizes of the club of the Central Committee of the Komsomol «Leather ball».

Received secondary musical education in piano class at secondary music school № 6 (1967, Baku).

Completed a two-year course of animation artists at the «Azerbaijanfilm» Studio (1967-1969, Baku). In early 1969, J.Shakhmuradov submits documents for admission to the directing Department of the All-Union state order of Labor red banner Institute of cinematography (VGIK). Not having the prior art contest, moved to Moscow and arranged to work at the Training Studio above-mentioned Institute in the position of the illuminator (1969-1970, Moscow).

Back in Baku, in 1970 J.Shakhmuradov entered and in 1971 he graduated from the 1st course of Azerbaijan State Pedagogical Institute named after M.F. Akhundov (AGPI, foreign languages course, English language). In 1971, J.Shakhmuradov again submits documents to VGIK. After the pre-creative contest, and then, having passed the entrance exams, is supplied to the first year of the Institute (Director's department, the Studio workshop of Professor E.L. Dzigan). While studying at VGIK, taking interest in satire and humor, J.Shakhmuradov began to turn to a Director of Comedy: the first movie «Crime and punishment not on Dostoevsky», course work «Fathers and children not on Turgenev», degree (diploma) work- film «War and peace not on Tolstoy». In the film «Fathers and children not on Turgenev» starring debuted, subsequently became famous in the movie, the actor of the Taganka Theater, Semyon L. Farada. Pre-graduation internship took place at the Studio «Mosfilm», working as part of the crew of the Director Leonid Gaidai on the film «It can't be». A heavy disappointment for J.Shakhmuradov was working on his diploma film «War and peace not on Tolstoy». The bitterly satiric film was recognized as a deviation from the Soviet ideological norms, was not in the spirit of formation of the person of a Communist society, and in General anti-Soviet criticism. It was almost a crime. By the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Institute of Cinematography, it was decided to remake cuts of the film, working on which was delayed for one more year. On the defense of a diploma project J.Shakhmuradov came out with a movie called «In the tradition of the journal «Fitil». Defender of the project was the film Director Alexander N. Mitta. Studied together with Vladimir Grammatikov, Alexander Pankratov, Oleg Vidov, Nikolay Lyrchikov and others. In 1977 graduated from the Institute and got a qualification - a director of feature films and television movie.

Since 1971, while being a student at VGIK, J.Shakhmuradov, continuing doing judo, begins to be actively interested in Oriental culture and philosophy and to practice Hatha yoga under the guidance of an experienced teacher from Nepal Shah Javed. Jakhangir Shakhmuradov started doing karate in November, 1974 at  school of «San‘A» (on the base of sports club «Frunzenets»), which later became known as the Central School of Karate. The impulse for practicing judo and karate was the movies of the famous Japanese film Director Akira Kurasawa «Red beard», «Seven samurai» and «the Genius of judo», and the article «Karate» (the magazine «Physical culture and sports», № 1, 1969), read by him while studying at school.

In 1976 in the group of stuntmen from trainers of the Central School of Karate «San’A» (T.Kasyanov, V.Smagin, Y.Kutyrev) J.Shakhmuradov participated in the filming of the feature film «Pirates of the XX century», which became one of the most popular national blockbusters.

After studying at VGIK J.Shakhmuradov was called up for military service in the Armed forces of the USSR. The service was held in the company of the Headquarters of the Moscow Military district (1977-78). Continuing karate classes at the location of the military unit, J.Shakhmuradov conducted sessions with the staff, surprising the soldiers and officers ,who are accustomed to  traditional methods of physical training, with his unusual skill. In the second year of service according to the order of the political staff office, as part of the creative group, consisting of five soldiers, participated in the creation of the Museum of military glory of Moscow Military district.

After serving in the army, at the end of 1978, on the recommendation of the management of the Central School of Karate, J.Shakhmuradov was sent to Moscow Institute of civil aviation engineers (MIIGA) to work as a teacher of karate at the Department of physical education (head of Department, Georgiy S. Tumanyan, doctor of pedagogical Sciences, Professor, academician, honored worker of science of Russia. In the Soviet years, Georgiy S. Tumanyan was The Vice President of the Judo Federation of the USSR). This is the first Higher educational institution in the USSR, where teaching karate was integrated into the academic program of physical education (1979-1980).

To expand his horizons and opportunities in the field of martial arts in 1980, J. Shakhmuradov begins to engage, completely new for the USSR at that time, a form of martial arts - Aikido under the guidance of experienced eastern teachers, one of whom was Mami (3rd Dan Aikido, Republic of Madagascar). In 1982, despite the start of the period of the ban karate in the USSR, J.Shakhmuradov continued to improve his professional skills, actively training in various forms of martial arts. Several years devoted to the study of the techniques applied wushu - Wing-Chun, the first experience which taught a student from Vietnam, master Hoan Win Zang (later Vice-President of the Olympic Committee of the Vietnam People's Republic). Jakhangir Shakhmuradov continued to improve professional skills, working as a senior instructor-methodologist in the sports sector of equestrian complex «Bitsa» and then the trainer-teacher of Department of fight at youth sports school № 2 (1983-1986).

In 1983, J. Shakhmuradov, as a consultant, participated in the work on the staging of dances with elements of martial arts in popular dance group of the Russian public organization «Russian Union of Youth» «the Rhythms of the planet» (Art Director Boris Sankin, people's artist of Russia, Professor).

Jakhangir Shakhmuradov is a graduate of the Central school of Karate (CSK, «San‘A»), headed by Alexei B. Shturmin (Black belt, the 9th Dan). 1979-1982 – the years of his active sports career J.Shakhmuradov: The first champion of the first the All-Union competitions in karate and the first Master of Sport of the USSR in karate (1980, Leningrad), multiple champion and the winner of the All-Russian competitions and Championships of the USSR, Trade Unions, Moscow and the Central Council of Voluntary sports society «Trud» in karate. According to the memories of Masayuki Hisataka (President of the world Federation of Shorinji-ryu Kenkokan karate and the world Federation of Koshiki karate, the 9th Dan) in the interview given in 2010 at a press conference in ITAR-TASS, performances of J. Shakhmuradov on tatami stood out for its unusual manner and high explosive speed.

However, as admitted by the J.Shakhmuradov, performances on the sports field did not make him an adequate response. By that time, for him searching in martial arts was associated with their deep and fundamental philosophical side, but not with sports. He was attracted by the opportunity and the ability to follow the moral principles of these arts in everyday life. This was the period when engaged in karate were the pioneers in this field and the contribution stood at the first place, and participation in competitions was necessary in the interests of the School.

Jakhangir Shakhmuradov’s Qualification: Black belt of The Central School of Karate (1981), the 2nd Dan Aikido (1986), the 4th Dan Contact karate (1996), the 6th Dan Kempo-Tien (2006). Expert in martial arts. Coach of the highest category, instruction coordinator in sport. By the decision of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the Russian Union of Martial Arts J.Shakhmuradov was awarded the title «Master of Martial Arts of Russia» (2007). In 2011 according to the decision of Alexei B. Shturmin, Jakhangir Shakhmuradov becomes one of three owners of the honorable award «Noren» by Japanese Old Union of Martial Arts and Iaido (Nihon Koden Bujutsu Iaido Remmei) and the International Organization of Martial Arts (Kokusai Budo Remmei) «For professionalism».

Jakhangir Shakhmuradov has produced Champions and Prize winners: - Moscow championship in karate (1981, I.Vorobiyov, the 1st place); - The 3rd European championship in karate among trade unions (1991, Sh.Petrov, the 1st place); - The Championship of Russia in Daido-juku karate (1994, V.Arkhangelsky, the 3rd place); - The Championship of Russia in Contact karate (1995, N.Bondarchuk, the 1st place, V.Kartashyan, the 1st place, S.Magomedov, the 3rd place); - Open Championship of Moscow in Contact karate among the young (1994-1996, the 1st-3rd places: D.Sholtysh, F.Sidorov, V.Soloviev, A.Isaev, S.Orlov, D.Ageev, S.Agalarov, O.Petrushin); - The Championship of Russia in Wushu-sanshou (2001, G.Belousov, the 1st place, N.Blinov, the 3rd place). The direct disciples of Jakhangir Shakhmuradov, certified Black belt of the Central School of Karate and also participated in Kempo-Tien system, are: Andrey Gapon (1982), Sergey Zlobin (1990), Sergey Magomedov (1990), Shandor Petrov (1993), Vladimir Shelchkov (1997), Dmitry Sholtysh (2001), Denis Ageev (2001), Vladimir Kartashyan (2001), Viktor Kazakov (2001), Sabir Agalarov (2001), Sergey Orlov (2001), Alexander Isaev (2001), Philip Sidorov (2001), Vitaly Soloviev (2001), Constantine Puzakov (2001), Sergey Morozov (2001), Alexander Efimov (2013), Anna Kostenko (2013), Alexander Shamin (2013).

Since 1976 until the present time J.Shakhmuradov maintains close relations with the pioneers of martial arts of Azerbaijan - Talib Berzigiyarov, Mir-Ali Mir-Jafar oglu Seyidov, Oktay Mamedov, Vladimir Kharitonov, Yuri Isakhanyan, German Babayan, who in 1990, on his recommendations were certified Black belt of the Central School of Karate.

In 1986, during the beginning of perestroika, on the recommendation of the leadership of «Azerbaijanfilm» Studio to return to the cinema, J.Shahmuradov comes to Baku to work on creating Comedy feature film from the life of Hoja Nasreddin. The script was delayed and, as an alternative, he was offered a job at the Youth creative Association «Debut». In the period from 1987 to 1989 he worked as a director on the satirical film «Vacant position», in close cooperation with the film writer Vladislav Hanagov. The film was accepted by the Commission of the USSR and repeatedly shown on Central Television.

During this period he graduated from the correspondence Department of Azerbaijan State Institute of Physical Education named after S.M. Kirov (AGIPK, branch of wrestling, got the qualification of the trainer -teacher of physical culture, 1988, Baku).

Gained extensive professional experience and deep understanding of chosen craft, pushes J. Shakhmuradov in 1989, upon returning to Moscow, to devote himself to the work with young younger generation, organizing children's groups in the South-West of Moscow and teaching karate He has become popular as « » among the specialists in the field of martial arts. Jakhangir Shakhmuradov regularly carried out mass sports activities in sports and recreation complex «Cheremushki» together with his companions  S.Tsiklauri, L.Popov and students S. Petrov, S.Zlobin. On one of these events Alexei B. Shturmin, performing before the participants and the audience, praised the work of J.Shakhmuradov, finding him a worthy follower of the school and promoter of martial arts.

In 1990 J.Shakhmuradov with a group of companions organizes Educational-methodical Wellness center of Asian fighting arts, non-traditional types of exercises and massage, which in three years has grown into a larger organization – «Kempo Federation».

In the same period J.Shakhmuradov completed three-year medical course (the external studies, department of remedial gymnastics and sports medicine, Doctors` Improvement Course of Moscow Medical Stomatological Institute named after N.A. Semashko (the kinesitherapy spesialist, teacher, facilitator of Physical therapy (remedial gymnastics and massage, 1991, Moscow). Jakhangir Shakhmuradov was a member of the Presidium of the All-Russian scientific association of specialists in kinesitherapy and sports medicine and participated in the annual International scientific-practical conference «Traditional and non-traditional methods of children`s rehabilitation» (1992-1999).

During all the years of training in martial arts has actively promulgated physical culture and sport in the USSR and Russia, participating in various sports festivals, exhibitions and shows with a group of colleagues and students (1979-2012). At different periods he was a member of the Presidium of The Russian Wushu Federation (RWF, 2000-2006) and The Russian National Federation Oyama Kyokushinkai Karate-do (RNFOKK, 2006), occupying the post of Secretary General of the organizations.

In 2001, at the invitation of the State Committee of physical culture and sport of the Russian Federation worked as the chief of Legal Department of the Office of sport and reserve training ,where together with G.N. Muzrukov worked on the development and production of «The Russian Federation Law on accreditation of athletic organizations».

Since 2000 Jakhangir Shakhmuradov regularly visited the people's Republic of China, first in the national team RWF, and then privately, studying techniques and methods of teaching different types and directions of Wushu. A wealthy video and text archive of library RWF encouraged to the study of cultural heritage of China and Wushu, as well as close contact with experts in this field Gleb N. Muzrukov (President of RWF), Evgenie V. Chuvalov (Vice President of RWF) and Nikolai A. Korolev (President of the national sports organization «Federation Mashi-Tunbei Wushu»).

The important period in the life of Jakhangir Shakhmuradov were years (1980-2009) associated with acquaintance, friendship and close cooperation with Evgenie F. Bazhanov (coach-teacher of physical culture, instructor of Hatha yoga, expert in martial arts, recreational gymnastics and Wellness, the 3rd Dan in Goju-ryu karate, master of the occult Sciences) and Nikolay A. Korotaev (kinesitherapy specialist, reflexologist, candidate of medical Sciences, the doctor of «Russian State circus» and Y.Nikulin circus on Tsvetnoy Bulvar. This close tandem studied various forms of martial arts and Wellness systems: Karate, Aikido, Judo, Shorinji Kempo, Shaolin Kempo, Wing Tsun (Yǒng chūn), Taichichuan (Tàijíquán), Tibetan coordination exercises Tien, Hatha-yoga and Nata-Raja-yoga. Periodically in this work participated Nikolay Garanin, who subsequently developed a parallel discipline Tala-Tien in the city of Irkutsk.

In 1994 the community of like-minded people led to the establishment of Regional youth sport public organization «Kempo Federation» and sport club «SUF» (power, mind, phenomenon) which J.Shakhmuradov had headed until 2008. The initiative group of the organization were: - S.V. Khrushev –The President of  the All-Russian scientific association of specialists in kinesitherapy and sports medicine (VNASKSM), honored scientist of the Russian Federation, corresponding member of  Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Professor, doctor of medical Sciences);	- A.M. Podshekoldin - official representative of the International society of martial arts in Europe, the 3rd Dan in Goju-ryu karate, the 4th Dan Contact karate, candidate of historical sciences, doctor of Social Sciences;	- G.N. Muzrukov -The President of  the Russian Wushu Federation, honored coach of Russia, the 5th Dan Wushu;	- S.V. Tsiklauri – The Vice-President of the Russian Sumo Federation, Master of sports of international class in Judo, the 3rd Dan judo, the Black belt of Central School of Karate;	- N.A. Korotaev - scientific Secretary of the All-Russian scientific association of specialists in kinesitherapy and sports medicine (VNASKSM), sports physician, reflexologist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, the doctor of «Russian State circus» and Y.Nikulin circus on Tsvetnoy Bulvar) Boulevard; - A.C. Pankratov - film Director, honored artist of Russia; - C.A. Il'ichev - Director of the Science Research Institute of foundations of underground facilities, doctor of technical Sciences; - T.I. Mayorova - Director of secondary school № 1260 with profound studying of English language, honored teacher of Russia; - Sh.A. Petrov – the actor of «Mosconcert», composer and singer, European champion in karate, the Black belt of the Central School of Karate; - A.L. Shengeliya - member-correspondent of Russian Academy of arts, member of the Union of artists of Russia, member of international Federation of artists (IFA),  the Black belt of the Central School of Karate.

The activities of Kempo Federation were focused on children and youth’s health -improving movement and Kempo-Tien was considered as harmonious mental and physical system in education of children and the youth who are able to follow the moral principles of this art form in everyday life. System Kempo-Tien, not focused on the sport, has its own specifics, which is expressed in preference of development coordination abilities of the student. However, in the period from 1994 to 1998, under the sport experiment, Kempo Federation carried out open large-scale competitions of regional and national standard according to the rules of sports-contact fight. The competition was held in the youth Department, which involved young athletes of different areas of martial arts: Taekwondo, Kyokushinkai karate, Shotokan karate, Jyoshinmon karate, Wushu-sanshou, etc.

More than twenty years of research, analysis and systematization of the practice of various types of martial arts and Oriental health systems based on a deep and fundamental philosophical basis, has led experts of VNASKSM and Kempo Federation to development and establishment of a «PROGRAMME of physical and spiritual development of the young generation». The feature of the proposed Program was an attempt to introduce teaching methods of martial arts and Oriental health systems in the national school system of physical education, beginning in primary school.

Its main objectives specialists Kempo Federation put a healthy young generation on the basis of culture, ethical principles, instilling positive scientific and philosophical outlook, respect for life and social norms, the older generation, traditions and national heritage of the country. It helped children to form strong character, socially sustainable behaviour and allowed to prevent the leaving of a child for a world of crime and drugs in the future. In the Program it was envisaged that not every child will want to continue to practice martial arts. Wherefore, laying at a young age the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, practicing Kempo-Tien system provides further its students with a high level of physical and mental health.

In 1997 the Program was under consideration of UNESCO and after receiving the appreciation, it was sent to the office of The President of the Russian Federation addressed to the President Boris N. Yeltsin. The idea of creation innovative schools by means of the Programme, as an alternative to educational institutions prestigious link available in the West (at the Sorbonne, Cambridge etc), were seen in a staged manner in the office of the President of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. It was decided to provide as the experimentation facility one of the secondary schools in South-Western administrative district of Moscow. The plan of construction project in the city of Moscow as a separate State Educational Complex (College, Lyceum) was developing. Unfortunately, occurred in 1998 economic crisis, undermined any work in progress in this direction.

However, practical realization of the Programme was carried out until 2005 on the basis of the secondary school № 1260, where Jakhangir Shakhmuradov was hired in the position of physical education teacher. The main objective of the work exclusively with students of primary school (grades 1-3) was the inoculation of love to physical culture and explanation of the principles of a healthy lifestyle. Throughout the years of working in the school J.Shakhmuradov always enjoyed respect and authority among the teaching staff, as well as the recognition of children and their parents, earning them an «honorary» title of «The coolest gym teacher». Jakhangir Shakhmuradov is the recipient of prize «The Teacher of the Year 2000» in nomination «For  professionalism». On the basis of this school the Program was tested and approved by the Ministry of health of the Russian Federation as the author's development. This activity was carried out jointly with specialists VNASKSM and medical-sports clinic №4 (chief physician, N.Badridze). A series of scientific experiments to assess the coordination abilities of children using the techniques of posturography and comparative accounting anthropometric indicators was conducted. In 2002 there was a comparative study on the assessment of motor abilities of circus performers in sporting genres and representatives of martial arts. Jakhangir Shakhmuradov is the author of 17 articles on martial arts, as well as the consultant in writing by the doctors of Russian national teams in karate and wushu N.Korotaev and A.Shiryaev of the first study guide «Medical supply of competitions in martial arts». It (The manual) was approved by the Ministry of physical culture, sports and tourism of the Russian Federation in 1999.

In subsequent years J.Shakhmuradov continued to work in scientific fields, studying together with the specialists of sports medicine a number of aspects of physical training of children and adolescents that have a source different levels of functional status. Proposed medical-improving complexes, the ability to produce relaxation and mental stability.

At different periods he lived, studied and worked in USA and China. Currently Jakhangir Shakhmuradov lives in Moscow. Regularly carries out practical, theoretical classes and seminars, both in Russia and abroad on the topic «About the spiritual side of martial arts»: 1. Coordination gymnastics Tien, based on the circling and spiral movements as an unending perfection, energy circulation and periodicity. Setting anatomically correct movements and reflexes. Explanation and application of the coordination gymnastics Tien in the system of martial arts (uprights, moving, trajector and attack and defense levers, holds and throws). 2. Martial arts and Oriental health systems - history, culture, philosophy, technique: a) fundamentals of Budo (the way of martial arts) - traditions, ethics, laws, ritual, terminology. A comparative analysis of the styles and schools (basic principles, types of sparring). The value of warming-up and its methods. Breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation. Kata (complexes of formal exercises) and their significance. Pedagogical and psychological aspects;     	 b) foundations of Oriental religious and philosophical concepts and systems (Ying-Yang, I-Ching, Wu-xing, Jing-lo). Foundations of Oriental astrology and numerology; c) fundamentals of sports-medical knowledge - anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sports psychology, medical physical culture, sports massage, hygiene, food and drinking regimes. 3. Specifics of work with weightlifting shells in the structure of martial arts to increase mobility of nervous processes, improving the performance of power and speed (authoring).

40 years of coaching and teaching experience, during which J.Shakhmuradov follows his credo: creative realization - professional skills - mental and physical health. In one of his interviews J.Shakhmuradov clarified his outlook, saying the following: "I believe in the true knowledge and love. I am deeply convinced that every person came to earth to perform his, destined only to him, the mission. I believe in bringing people together. If the people unite, are obsessed with one idea, then they will Succeed. It is important that everyone understands the spiritual life of his heart. What culture will be Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu - has absolutely no value for our universe. The main thing is to love and sincerely desire».

The field of activity: study of the religious-philosophical, cultural, psychological, pedagogical, medical, sports and therapeutic aspects of Oriental health systems and martial arts, as well as development on the basis of methodological materials.

Interests and Hobbies: cinematography (comedy and drama genres), as well as other arts (painting, music, literature), history, psychology. It is very important what he's doing and why, invariably using a creative approach in everything.

Articles by J.Shakhmuradov: 1. Coordination of movements – baseline operational readiness of young karatekas (1994). 2. Tibetan coordination exercises «Tien» (1994). 3. About the spiritual side of martial arts (1996). 4. Oriental methodology of complexes of formal exercises (1997). 5. Basic complex «I-Ching» as a form of prevention schoolchildren’s fatigue (1997). 6. Numerological testing of children (1997). 7. Health and educational focus of karate (1998). 8. Martial arts and Oriental health gymnastics in preschool and school physical education in Russia (1998). 9. Improving the effectiveness of school physical education based on the teaching of Martial arts and Oriental health systems (1999). 10. Physical culture. A view from the inside (2000). 11. The number «four» as the Earth’s outline in advance (2000). 12. Four categories of aggression (2000). 13. Physiological assessment of postures positions and stands in the practice of Martial arts and Oriental health systems (2002). 14. Martial arts and the four main methods of training (2003). 15. Karate as a sport and The World Karate Federation (WKF) (2006). 16. Traditional karate and full contact fighting (2009). 17. Conversations with a mentor (2012).