Olgun Tiltay | Chief Instructor | Shuhari Self Defence
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Olgun Tiltay

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

Olgun's Martial Arts Journey

Olgun learning Karate & Self Defence from Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]

Olgun Tiltay with Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]
Olgun Tiltay training with Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]
Olgun Tiltay learning striking from Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]
Olgun Tiltay training with Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]
Olgun Tiltay learning self defence from Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]
Olgun Tiltay after impact training session with Peter Consterdine Sensei [10th Dan Karate]

Olgun learning Karate in Okinawa from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan Gojuryu Karate]

Olgun Tiltay in Okinawa in front of Shuhari Karate-Jutsu banner written by Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay studying head level interceptor in Okinawa with Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay studying kumite [sparring] in Okinawa from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay in Okinawa learning grappling techniques from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay in Okinawa in the dojo of Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay studying reverse punch in Okinawa with Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay in Okinawa learning karate from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay studying self defence with Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay learning kihon [basics] from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay in Okinawa with Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay studying self defence in Okinawa from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay with Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate
Olgun Tiltay in Okinawa learning takedowns from Tetsuhiro Hokama Sensei [10th Dan] Gojuryu Karate

Olgun learning Karate in Ise Japan from Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Karate of Tomarite Origin]

Olgun Tiltay with Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay learning slap variations from Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay learning empi elbow techniques from Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay learning rapid impact drills from Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay training body shots with Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay practicing slaps in the dojo of Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay learning hiza geri knee strike from Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay learning mawashi empi round elbow strike from Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay training with Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan
Olgun Tiltay with Nobuya Tagami Sensei [9th Dan Tomarite Karate] in Ise Japan

Olgun learning Karate & Kobudo in Nagoya Japan from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]

Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan with Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan training with Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan learning Bo [Long staff] from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan learning karate jutsu from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan learning Bo [Staff] from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan learning hikite [returning hand] from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan learning Kobudo from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan practising kihon [basics] with Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan practicing Kobudo with Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan learning karate from Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan practicing traditional weapons with Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan practising mid level punch with Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]
Olgun Tiltay in Nagoya Japan in the dojo of Hideki Yamada Sensei [9th Dan Shorin-Ryu Karate]

Olgun learning Karate in Ichinomiya Japan from Funakoshi Masaharu Sensei [8th Dan Karate of Nahate Origin]

Olgun Tiltay in Ichinomiya Japan with Funakoshi Masaharu Sensei [8th Dan Karate of Nahate Origin]
Olgun Tiltay in Ichinomiya Japan practicing with Funakoshi Masaharu Sensei [8th Dan Karate of Nahate Origin]
Olgun Tiltay in Ichinomiya Japan practising karate in the dojo of Funakoshi Masaharu Sensei [8th Dan Karate of Nahate Origin]
Olgun Tiltay in Ichinomiya Japan doing makiwara training with Funakoshi Masaharu Sensei [8th Dan Karate of Nahate Origin]
Olgun Tiltay in Ichinomiya Japan doing conditioning with Funakoshi Masaharu Sensei [8th Dan Karate of Nahate Origin]

Olgun learning Karate from Iain Abernethy Sensei [8th Dan Karate]

Olgun Tiltay training with Iain Abernethy Sensei [8th Dan Katare]

Olgun learning Karate from Stacey Karetsian Sensei [7th Dan Goju Ryu & Goju Kai Karate]

Olgun learning karate from Stacey Karetsian [7th Dan Goju Ryu & Goju Kai]
Olgun learning kumite [sparring] from Stacey Karetsian Sensei [7th Dan Goju Ryu & Goju Kai]

Olgun learning traditional Japanese archery in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]

Olgun learning Kyudo (Japanese archery) in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun is learning about Yumi (Japanese long bow) in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun learning basics of Kyudo (Japanese archery) in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun is learning how to draw Yumi (Japanese long bow) in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun learning Kyudo (traditional Japanese archery) in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun is practising how to draw Yumi (Japanese long bow) in Mie Prefecture Japan with Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun practising Kyudo (Japanese archery) in Mie Prefecture Japan with Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun is studying Kyudo (traditional Japanese archery) in Mie Prefecture Japan with Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun in a Kyudo (Japanese archery) dojo in Mie Prefecture Japan with Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]
Olgun is learning about Yumi (traditional Japanese long bow) in Mie Prefecture Japan from Urano Yuji Sensei [7th Dan Kyudo]

Olgun learning Bokken from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]

Olgun Tiltay learning bokken from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken basics from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken cut from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken fundementals from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken drills from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken movement from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken technique from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning bokken cuts from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]
Olgun Tiltay learning footwork for bokken from William Timms Sensei [7th Dan Aikido]

Olgun learning Bokken from Simon Thackeray Sensei [6th Dan Aikido]

Olgun Tiltay learning Bokken and Bo from Simon Thackeray Sensei Aikido [6th Dan]

Olgun learning Karate from John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]

Olgun training in Okiawa on the beach with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun warming up for a karate session with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun practicing with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun sparring in water with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun in the dojo learning with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun assessing students with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun practicing karate with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun practicing kumite with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun in the dojo training with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun sparring with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun in the dojo with John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]
Olgun learning from John Wetherell Sensei [4th Dan Karate & Black Sash Wing Chun Kung Fu]

Olgun learning full contact kumite from Andrew Ward Sensei [3rd Dan Karate]

Olgun learning full contact kumite from Andrew Ward Sensei Karate [3rd Dan]

Olgun learning Karate from Neil Thomas Sensei [3rd Dan Karate]

Olgun learning Karate from Neil Thomas Sensei [3rd Dan Karate]
Olgun learning Karate from Neil Thomas Sensei [3rd Dan Karate]
Olgun learning Karate from Neil Thomas Sensei [3rd Dan Karate]

Olgun learning Karate from Peter Larsen Sensei [3rd Dan Karate & 2nd Dan Kobudo]

Olgun learning Karate from Peter Larsen Sensei [3rd Dan Karate & 2nd Dan Kobudo]
Olgun learning Karate from Peter Larsen Sensei [3rd Dan Karate & 2nd Dan Kobudo]
Olgun learning Karate from Peter Larsen Sensei [3rd Dan Karate & 2nd Dan Kobudo]
Olgun learning Karate from Peter Larsen Sensei [3rd Dan Karate & 2nd Dan Kobudo]

Olgun learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Chris Ong [2nd Dan BJJ] Coach at Roger Gracie Academy

Olgun Tiltay learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Chris Ong [2nd Dan] BJJ Coach at Roger Gracie Academy
Olgun Tiltay learning basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Chris Ong [2nd Dan] BJJ Coach at Roger Gracie Academy
Olgun Tiltay learning basics of grappling from Chris Ong [2nd Dan] BJJ Coach at Roger Gracie Academy
Olgun Tiltay learning grappling from Chris Ong [2nd Dan] BJJ Coach at Roger Gracie Academy
Olgun Tiltay learning ground grappling from Chris Ong [2nd Dan] BJJ Coach at Roger Gracie Academy
Olgun Tiltay learning ashi garami from Chris Ong [2nd Dan] BJJ Coach at Roger Gracie Academy

Olgun learning kumite from Chris Brummitt [1st Dan Karate]

Olgun Tiltay learning kumite from Chris Brummitt Karate [1st Dan]

Olgun learning Judo in Kogakkan school Japan from Matsuda Taku Sensei

Olgun learning Judo in Kogakkan school Japan from Matsuda Taku Sensei

Olgun learning from Chris Crudelli Sifu of Kung fu & Tai Chi

Olgun learning from Chris Crudelli Sifu of Kung fu & Tai Chi

Olgun learning military sabre from Matt Easton HEMA instructor - Schola Gladiatoria

Olgun learning military sabre from Matt Easton HEMA instructor - Schola Gladiatoria

Olgun learning Military Sabre from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia

Olgun Tiltay learning Military Sabre duelling from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Military Sabre sparring basics from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Military Sabre from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Sabre from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Military Sabre sparring from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning spear sparring from Pedro San Miguel HEMA instructor in Ausardia

Olgun learning Longsword from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia

Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia side by side
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning dagger from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword basics from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword fundementals from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword movement from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword blocks from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword blocking from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning dagger sparring from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword manipulation from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword techniques from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword trapping from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword sparring basics from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia
Olgun Tiltay learning Longsword sparring from Cosmas Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg HEMA instructor in Ausardia

Olgun's Thai boxing instructor from 2001 Andre McIntyre - Founder & Head Kru of 3D Muaythai Academy

Olguns Thai boxing instructor from 2001 Andre McIntyre - Founder & Head Kru of 3D Muay Thai Academy
Olguns Thai boxing instructor from 2001 Andre McIntyre Founder & Head Kru of 3D Muaythai Academy
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"
Most important quality in a student? Consistency
Most important quality in an instructor? Setting the standard through example
What do students teach you? Everyone's journey is different
What is success as a teacher? Helping a student achieve something they once thought was impossible
What does martial arts mean to you? Life long study of self in conflict, externally and internally
What keeps you training after all these years? Curiosity
What legacy would you like to leave? A generation of good instructors who will continue helping others long after I am gone
Favourite Karateka Andy Hug
Favourite Thai Boxer Ramon Dekkers
Favourite MMA Fighter Fedor Emelianenko
Favourite BJJ Athlete Roger Gracie
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 The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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

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