Olgun Tiltay | Chief Instructor | Shuhari Self Defence
Chief Instructor

Olgun Tiltay

5th Dan Black Belt (British Combat Association, Peter Consterdine)

Olgun's Martial Arts Journey

Get to know Olgun as a teacher:
Favourite Technique Ottoman slap
Favourite part of training Sparring
Why do I train? To maintain strong body, sharp mind, immovable spirit
Technique philosophy Test it rigorously
Favourite benefit of training The confidence that comes from competence
Favourite training tool Heavy bag
Training philosophy Knowing one art deeply and others sufficiently
What I hope students gain Ability to enforce their safety
Favourite martial arts principle Adaptability & strategic asymmetry in combat
Motivation Witnessing a student's breakthrough
Most underrated combat skill De-escalation
Why do I teach? I think if God gives you a gift, you have a responsibility to share it with others
Most used phrase when teaching "That's not a thing"
Get to know Olgun as a person:
Personal Info
  • Born in Adana in 1980
  • Is a proud father
  • Has a degree in Economics
Known for Being Resourceful
Inspired by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Most valuable learned lesson Beauty of simplicity
Proudest achievement Building Shuhari Self Defence
Favourite book The Godfather
Favourite artist Richard Kane Ferguson
Favourite movie Tosun Paşa
Favourite video game StarCraft
Favourite fruit Watermelon
Favourite band Metallica
Favourite quote "Sometimes you have to create what you want to be a part of."

Where Olgun Tiltay teaches