Art Vladi

**ART VLADI SPORT: A Creative Force Shaping Art and Sports**

VLADI NIK, born in 1980 in Sofia, Bulgaria, is a visionary artist and athlete whose life blends art, sports, and faith. Raised in a Christian family of creators and athletes, Vladi was shaped by both disciplines from an early age. His father, a master in wrestling and karate, was also a stone sculptor and painter who introduced Vladi to drawing and comic art. His mother inspired his love of fitness by taking him to bodybuilding gyms in his youth.

Guided by their influence, Vladi immersed himself in drawing, modeling, and martial arts. He discovered early on that sports and art could elevate one another, forming the foundation for his project **“Hand in Hand”**, a celebration of their unity. As a certified instructor in wrestling, karate, boxing, and aerobics, he later created **“Flex Fit Kick,”** a method that merges fitness, martial arts, and gymnastics.

His wife, **Kristina**, a yoga instructor and economist, became his partner in life and work. Together, they raise two beautiful children who inspire and ground their creative journey.

At 12, Vladi discovered comics and collectible cards, fueling a passion for visual storytelling. At 15, he sculpted his first commiss...

1995-2000 National Vocational School of Applied Art-Sofia Sofia,Bulgaria

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