Tufan Karayel

Lead Instructor, Ground Defense

Instructor, Kali Warrior Arts

Tufan’s Luminous Warrior experience started in 2009 when he learned a simple stone exercise in one of Sara’s workshops. Using this tool, along with other energy exercises has helped Tufan anchor unwanted emotional and behavioral patterns so that his body, mind, and spirit can be more aligned. The bold step into this new alignment has led him on the path of instructorship at Luminous Warrior.

At Luminous Warrior, Tufan’s approach to self-defense combines physical strength and quickness with mental focus and discipline. His experience in the military arena has shown him the importance of developing the mind and having the mental edge. He believes it is critical to be able to gauge a decision in dangerous situations while weighing the consequences of one’s actions.

Tufan earned a blue belt in Krav Maga, is a SinaTirsiaWali (STW) Kali Guru under Mas Guru Dennis Ocampo, a certified Coach in Fit-To-Fight’s From-The-Ground-Up Program, and a Luminous Warrior Mesa Carrier. Tufan’s training and dedication expands every day and is driven by the belief that his experience may encourage others to find the tools that will work for them.