Head Instructor: Matthew Attarian

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Attarian Sensei strives to not only teach students effective martial arts and mindfulness, but to give them the tools to lead a more fulfilling and successful life. He is intent on bringing students the best possible instruction, providing them with the most authentic Japanese martial arts training experience, and connecting his students with his teachers for more advanced training opportunities!

Matthew Attarian (4th Degree Black-Belt) has been training in Ki-Aikido, Shinshin Toitsu Do mindfulness practices, and other martial arts (Kickboxing, Boxing, Jiu Jitsu, Krav Maga) for almost 15 years. His devotion to Ki-Aikido training even took him to Japan after graduating from Furman University, where he lived for about 5 years. During his time in Japan, Attarian Sensei trained intensively in Ki-Aikido, became a full-time apprentice, and also taught professionally (entirely in the Japanese language) at Tokyo's Seishinkan Dojo (成心館道場). He is one of the only non-Japanese in the world to become a Japan certified instructor in Ki-Aikido, and is known internationally among members of the Ki Society.

Attarian Sensei has worked with countless groups and individuals to not only teach them martial arts, but how to apply universal principles successfully into their daily lives, so that they may more effectively lead groups and organizations, manage stress, foster relationships, and better handle the obstacles of daily life. Some of these groups and individuals include Citadel cadets, Marvel Studios stunt doubles, Japanese company presidents, Sony Japan, and more.

Attarian Sensei also works within the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, with focuses on Organizational Behavior Management, and is the Charlotte Regional Director for the Japan America Society of North Carolina.