HYE KATCH DO

Today is my best friend's birthday. Marwan and I grew up side by side—always mentioned together, like Batman & Robin . Marwan is not just one of the greatest fighters I've ever seen, but also the kindest, most humble, and funniest person. He's always been there when it matters, more times than I can count. My family considers him one of their own. Marwan, I love you brother. I’d give my life for you in a heartbeat. Wishing you health, happiness, and success always. Happy birthday mein Bruder 🙏🏼🍀🎊🎂🍾🎁🎉

💥💥💥Here it is! 💥💥💥
After sharing a few clips, I'm excited to finally present the short documentary film . We had an amazing watch party with filmmaker Scott, his team, and everyone involved in bringing this beautiful project to life. The event was a huge success, and seeing the incredible reactions from everyone made me so happy. Thank you all for your support – I wouldn’t be where I am without you!
For all of you who are interested, It's a short film, just 13 minutes long, but it captures the essence of what i stand for.

Ikig*i Ikig*i explores the world and thoughts of Shihan, Mihran Aghvinian, a grandmaster of the martial arts. He allows us to explore his "Ikig*i" and what gives…

The count down started 10..9..8..7..days until the grand opening of our dream dojo . Can’t wait, looking forward to see YOUU 🫵🏼 there 🥰

First week great visitors, very happy with the the overwhelming support , we wish you all a very happy Fourth of July 

When I left Germany, I had made a name for myself in the fighting world, whether in competitions or street fights. Now, my three nephews have taken up the mantle and are making me extremely proud. Anto and Alec have just become German champions in full contact kickboxing. They are trained by the same masters at the same dojo where I trained, which shows how crucial it is to have the right instructors and support. Congratulations to my boys and, of course, to my brothers Kioshi Mark and Kioshi Joppe, and my grandmaster Kancho Gerrt Lemmens, who have created two new German champions and future world champions.

Happy birthday Gokor Jan , there are not many people I call BIG brother or I look up to , but Gokor is for sure the one .
Not only he is the toughest guy I ever met he is also the kindest.He was the one when I was new in USA who reached out his arms to help me to come on my feet’s. This is 25 years ago , today we meet every week spending the day together and he still supports me with guidance and help like a true big brother. Gokor Jan I wish you nothing but health happiness and success, you deserve it more than anybody because you let your surroundings have a part of everything positive in your life.
Love ❤️ and respect ✊🏼

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During my last visit to Germany at my grandmaster's house with my Mentor Kancho and Hanshi Lemmens, we delved into deep conversations about the meaning of life. It was there that Hanshi Vera, whom I admire for her toughness, kindness, and wisdom, introduced me to the Japanese concept of Ikig*i. Once ag*in, I g*ined valuable insights from her that prompted me to contemplate further.

"Ikig*i" is a Japanese concept that combines the two words "iki," meaning life, and "g*i," meaning worth or value. It represents the idea of finding joy, purpose, and fulfillment in life through the intersection of four essential elements:

1. Passion (What you love):
Doing something you are genuinely passionate about, an activity that brings you joy and fulfillment.

2. Vocation (What the world needs): Engaging in work or activities that contribute positively to the world, meeting a need or providing value to others.

3. Profession (What you can be rewarded for): Pursuing activities that not only align with your passions and contribute to society but also have the potential to generate income.

4. Mission (What you are good at): Involves focusing on your strengths, skills, and areas of expertise, emphasizing doing things that you excel at.

The concept of ikig*i is often represented as a Venn diagram, where these four elements intersect. The point where passion, vocation, profession, and mission converge is considered the "sweet spot" or the source of one's ikig*i – the reason for being.

In summary, ikig*i is about discovering and nurturing the balance between what you love, what the world needs, what you can be rewarded for, and what you are good at. It encourages individuals to find purpose and meaning in their lives by aligning these core elements. Ikig*i is not a destination but a continuous journey of self-discovery and harmonizing various aspects of one's life.

MY IKIGAI
Reflecting on my own Ikig*i, I pondered my desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students, friends, family and the world . As a teacher, instructor, leader, and influencer, I recognize the power and responsibility inherent in these roles. Utilizing this power conscientiously can truly impact others, echoing the adage: "With great power comes great responsibility."

Congratulations to our Armenian brother Arman Tsarukyan for his win ag*inst a pretty tough opponent, that makes the win even sweeter and more honorable.✊🏼

To everyone across the globe, I extend heartfelt wishes for a profoundly blessed and joyous Easter weekend. May this time serve as a poignant reminder to cherish the simple yet profound blessings in our lives: health, family, friendships, and the precious gift of peace, if we're fortunate to have it. Let's take a moment to reflect on the beauty of our world and the importance of forgiveness. In the brevity of life, let's not allow grudges to weigh us down. Instead, let's embrace forgiveness and bask in the fleeting moments of this incredible journey.

Happy birthday Freddie , wish you all the best my friend 🙏🏼🍀🎂🍾🎁✊🏼

2001 in Hamburg , great memories with true friends and real warriors ✊🏼.

Today is my Greek brother's birthday. Kosta Kaloudis is my wingman. Everybody who knows me knows that since a long time ago, from the times of my gang, the Sparks, I had two wingmen. One was Marwan, the other one was Kosta. Both of them were people you could rely on, even in the worst times. In the book that I’m writing, he will surely have a special section for our adventures. Just to mention one story: in one of our adventures, we had to fight ag*inst a whole village, literally. The story is long, and you will be able to read it in my book, but I can say that we were fighting back to back ag*inst an insane number of people, and Kosta never stepped away for an inch. He is a machine when it comes to fighting. We fought like the 300 Spartans; he’s my own Leonidas. Once we talked about tattoos, and I told him I don’t like them and I don’t want him to get one. When I went to America the year after, he took me aside and said, "Sorry, I feel bad, but I have gotten a tattoo." I was mad. He said, "At least take a look; maybe you'll like it." And then I saw this guy put a tattoo of the Armenian and Greek flags. What could I say now? I hugged him, kissed him, and told him that I love him. Happy birthday, brother. I wish you and your family all the happiness and health in this world.

The team is definitely getting stronger and better , welcome Lena .
Very important and great to have a woman in the team, because the view and perspective of a woman only a women can give . Other than that she’s more than qualified with her background. Looking forward to work with you and the rest of the professionals .

👊🏼👊🏼Krav Maga Survival👊🏼👊🏼
Women’s self-defense course at the Top-One martial arts Academy .
🤔 Intelligent is who prepares for the worse. Great job ladies ✊🏼. Thx Sensei Vick for making this possible.

Do I really need to say anything more or do you get it 👊🏼😉✊🏼

I've always been passionate about the art of filmmaking. It's thrilling, especially when personally involved. We often underestimate the extensive effort required for just a minute of footage.

Heartfelt congratulations to my Budo brother, Hanshi Mark from England, on the release of his new book. This remarkable piece was crafted in collaboration with esteemed high-ranking masters, each striving to embody the 7 virtues of the warriors (Bushido) in their martial arts journey. I am privileged to have contributed a story from my early years. Your book is truly great, my friend. Wishing you continued success on this impressive endeavor.