The Lebanese Aikido Federation, LAF, was created to help organize and promote the Art of Aikido in Lebanon.

It was legalized from the Lebanese Government by decree number "569/M/1998" on June 1st 1998. It is run by two bodies:

 

The Administration Board consisting of the following members:

- Honorary President: Sensei Bio Gabriel
- President/Chairman: Eng. Paul Bourjeily
- Vice President: Captain Housein debs
- General Secretary: Mr. Georges El-Khoury Sfeir
- Treasurer: Mr. Charles Kesserwani
- Mr. Elias El Hachem
- Mr. Fadi Aoun
- Mr. Elias Harika

The Examination/Teaching Committee consisting of the following members:

- Chairman: Sensei Bio Gabriel 6 Dan
- Captain Hussein Debs 3 Dan
- Mr. Mohamad Sharabati
- Sensei Salim Kai, 3 Dan
- Sensei Elias El Hachem 3 Dan
- Sensei Georges el Khoury Sfeir 3 Dan
- Sensei Amir Samaha 3 Dan
- Sensei Paul Bourjeily 3 Dan

 
When Sensei Salim Kai's mandate as President of the LAF came to an end in 2003, Sensei Paul Bourjeili was elected in August of the same year and the committees were reformed.

According to the Lebanese laws, the LAF is the ONLY organization that is entitled to represent Lebanese Aikido in other countries.
  

Contact Information
Address: Jdeideh, Milan Plaza, facing St. Rita Church
PO BOX : 90304 - Lebanon
Telephone: 00961-1-879214
Fax: 00961-1-900448
E-mail: laf@cyberia.net.lb