• ​O-Sensei Alexey Kunin received a classical education in the USA and Russia, studying Oriental Philosophy and Political Science at Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA) and International Relations at Lesgaft National State University of Physical Education, Sport and Health (St. Petersburg, Russia).
  • Alexey Kunin is a U.S. Army veteran and graduate of the U.S. Army Medical School, Academy of Health Sciences, specializing in Physical Therapy and Behavioral Science. He received a Recognition Award from the U.S. Surgeon General for his contributions to the U.S. Army Medical Corps. He also taught Combat Ju-Jitsu to U.S. Army Special Forces and medical personnel during the Panama War (1989) and the Persian Gulf War (Desert Storm, 1991).
  • ​O-Sensei Alexey Kunin holds the title of Dai Yokoyori Gunshi in Saigo-ha Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu (Senior Military Adviser to the Military Commander of the Great Eastern Army). The title was conferred by Gunshi Dr. John J. Williams (34th Generation Headmaster and Head Family of Daito Ryu Aikibudo).
  • O-Sensei Alexey Kunin is a Successor and Menkyo Kaiden (License of Total Transmission) of Denora-ha Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu, a title awarded by Gunshi Dr. John J. Williams.
    ​
  • ​O-Sensei Alexey Kunin holds a Menkyo Kaiden (License of Total Transmission) in Katabami Ryu Ju-Jitsu of the Kagami Kusa Katabami Ju-Jitsu Clan, awarded by Grandmaster Kenta Tanemura.
  • ​O-Sensei Alexey Kunin is Headmaster and Head Family of the Katabami Ju-Jitsu Clan, a title awarded by Grandmaster Kenta Tanemura of the Kagami Kusa Katabami Ju-Jitsu Clan.
    ​
  • ​O-Sensei Alexey Kunin is the 35th Soke Generation Headmaster and Head Family of Saigo-ha Daito Ryu Aiki Jiu-Jitsu Worldwide, a title awarded by Gunshi Dr. John J. Williams (34th Generation Headmaster and Head Family of Daito Ryu Aikibudo).
    ​
  • ​O-Sensei Alexey Kunin holds a Red Belt, 10th Dan in Combat Ju-Jitsu, awarded by Hanshi Toney Raven.
  • O-Sensei Alexey Kunin is Headmaster (Youshinkai Nidai O-Iemoto) of Denora-ha Daito Ryu Aiki Bujutsu, a title awarded by Grandmaster John Denora, Head of Daito Aiki Jiu-Jitsu USA.
    ​
  • ​Headmaster of WHCMA - World Headmasters Council of Martial Arts
    ​
  • ​Headmaster of Combat Ju-Jitsu Worldwide
  • ​CEO and President of World Sports Culture Committee ( WSCC ) 
​
  • ​Vice President of the Russian Union National and Non Olympic Kinds of Sports for the International and Global Development   
  • President of Committee for Awarding Degrees and Titles of - OKINAWA KARATE - WORLD KARATE GOVERNING BODY 
  • Received the Russian Government Highest Award - Laureate of Sports for outstanding achievements in the field of Sports and Culture
  • Received appointment from the Russian Traditional Judo Federation as a Chairman of Grading Committee
  • Received Military Veteran Recognition Award from the Romanian Army Special Forces - presented by Gen. Remus Andrei Ladau for the Development and Promotion of Traditional Ju-Jitsu in Romania
    ​
  • Received Recognition for serving in the US Army during the Panama War in 1989 and Persian Gulf War ( Desert Storm ) in 1991. " For God and Country ” American Legion Induction Ceremony at the Historic Hollywood Post 43
  • Received Government Medal Award on behalf of the President of Trinidad and Tobago for Promoting and Developing  Ju-Jitsu in Trinidad and Tobago ​
  • Received Special Recognition Certificate from the Royal Family of Romania Princess Margareta of Romania, the Custodian of the Crown of Romania and Her husband Radu Prince of Romania. For promoting Culture and Sports in Romania for over 10 years
​In recognition of his extraordinary dedication, unwavering support, and transformative contributions to the advancement of martial arts across the globe, O-Sensei Alexey Kunin has been honored with numerous prestigious international awards in the fields of sports, education, and culture.
  • Presidential Sports Award from the President of United States George W. Bush
  • Prince Sports Award from the Prince of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Al-Montaser Bin Saud Al-Saud
  • Sports Veterans Award from the Italian National Olympic Committee ( CONI )
  • World Head of Family Sokeship Council Recognition Award
  • Prestigious World Medal Award from World Kobukan Federation
  • Italian National Education Sports Center ( CSEN ) Martial Arts Recognition under Italian National Olympic Committee ( CONI )​
  • Hall of Fame 2011 - Gold Life Award from the International Bushido Hall of Fame
  • Hall of Fame 2012 - Eurasian Hall of Fame Award and Gold Medal Award for Promoting & Developing Ju-Jitsu in Kazakhstan
  • Hall of Fame 2012 - Circle of Iron Award from Frank Dux Fellowship, given by Hanshi Frank W. Dux​
  • Maltese Order, Knights of Malta - O.S.J. Awarded the Knighthood and the title of Sir. ( Knight Commander )
  • World Shidokan-Jitsu Association Award 2013 - Kuwait , for the Lifetime Work and Teaching & Development of Ju-Jitsu Worldwide
  • Cage Fighters Recognition Award 2013 - Kuwait, for the Lifetime Work, Outstanding Mentorship and Professionalism, Teaching Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu Worldwide
  • Letters Patent of Grand Councillor OSJ from His Royal Highness G. S. G. Prince Arnaldo Petrucci di Vacone e di Sienna
  • Gold Medal 2013 World Karate Championship at the Poland National Olympic Training Center from - World Traditional Fudokan Shotokan Karate Federation for the Lifetime Work and Outstanding Achievement of Development, Teaching and Promoting Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu Worldwide​
  • 2013 Special Recognition Gold Leaf Award from the INTERPOL Russian Section for Lifetime work, Teaching and Developing Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu in Russia
  • Special Recognition Award from Historical Black Dragon Fighting Society - Grandmasters International Registry Book 2014
  • 2014 Gold Medal Award from - Okinawa Karate - World Karate Governing Body
  • 2014 Kuwait International Award from the Royal Family of Kuwait for International Achievement in Martial Arts
  • 2014 IMAF EURASIA Recognition Award in Ju-Jitsu for the Lifetime Work Educating, Promoting and Developing Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu in Russia
  • 2015 Turkish Ottoman Gold Vase Award for the Development and Promotion of Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu in Turkey
  • 2015 Gold Medal Award from the Kazakhstan Government for Establishing Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu in Kazakhstan
  • Hall of Fame 2015 - Legendary Grandmaster Award from the Legends of Martial Arts Hall of Fame
  • 2015 Shihansha Award - The Highest Award from the Traditional Karate Do Federation International and Soke Del Saito
  • 2015 Received an Official Russian Government Sports Appointment - Vice President of the
  • Russian Union National and Non-Olympic Kinds of Sports for the International and Global Development  
  • 2016 Received Sports Award from the Russian Government and the Russian Union National and Non-Olympic Kinds of Sports - Sports Award for Developing Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu in Russia
  • 2016 Received the Russian Government Highest Award - Laureate of Sports for outstanding achievements in the field of Sport and Culture 
  • 2016 Received Gold Medal Award from the Aurel Vlaicu Arad University for Promoting Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu in Romania
  • 2016 Former Ju-Jitsu Master Instructor for the City of Los Angeles, California
  • 2017 Received recognition from the All Japan Ju-Jitsu Society 
  • 2017 Received Ordination in the Melchizedek Priesthood and the title of Elder from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • 2017 Received Military Veteran Recognition Award from the Romanian Army Special Forces - presented by                              
  • ​Gen. Remus Andrei Ladau for the Development and Promotion of Traditional Ju-Jitsu in Romania
  • 2017 Received Historical Judo Medal from Romanian Sports Judo Organization
  • 2017 Received Government Medal Award on behalf of the President of Trinidad and Tobago for Promoting and Developing  Ju-Jitsu in Trinidad and Tobago 
  • 2017 Received Ordination as a H.H. Patriarch and spiritual leadership ordinance by the Divine Order of Christ Disciples 
  • 2018 Received Recognition for serving in the US Army during the Panama War in 1989 and the Persian Gulf War ( Desert Storm ) in 1991. ​" For God and Country ” American Legion Induction Ceremony at the Historic Hollywood Post 43
  • 2022 Received appointment from the Russian Traditional Judo Federation as the Chairman of the Grading Committee
  • 2022 Received Special Recognition Certificate from the Royal Family of Romania Princess Margareta of Romania, the Custodian of the Crown of Romania and Her husband Radu Prince of Romania. For promoting Culture and Sports in Romania for over 10 years
  • 2023 Oriental Healing Arts: Tai Chi and Chi Gung guest teacher at the Government State University in Omaha, Nebraska
  • 2023 Combat Ju-Jitsu and Traditional Japanese Ju-Jitsu Master Instructor at the US Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska
  • 2024 Member of the Omaha Sister Cities Association  
  • 2024 Received Special International Grandmaster Recognition Award Certificate from WJJ for Lifetime Achievement work in Martial Arts and contribution made to promoting and teaching Ju-Jutsu worldwide 
  • 2024 ​Received International Grandmaster Recognition Award Certificate from Balkan SAMBO Federation for Lifetime Achievement work in Martial Arts and contribution made to promoting SAMBO worldwide
  • 2025 Received from WJJ a 2025 Ju-Jitsu Man of the Year Special Award, and International Recognition as a Real-Life Ju-Jitsu Icon. For his Lifetime Achievements and Contributions to Teaching and Promoting Ju-Jitsu Worldwide
  • 2025 Combat Ju-Jitsu and Hand-to-Hand Combat Consultant for the US Government