Teacher Profile

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by Chinese martial arts and their philosophy. Some of my earliest childhood memories are of watching Kung Fu movies. Naturally, I was captivated by the idea that someone who appeared small and harmless could, through skill and technique, defeat hordes of villains.

But what fascinated me even more were the character traits of these heroes. They were not seeking power or recognition – quite the opposite. They were humble, kind to everyone, helpful, compassionate, and loving. They used their skills to help those in need and to protect the weak. Despite possessing destructive abilities, they lived by a philosophy of harmony and peace. To this day, I am inspired by the legends and stories of the old masters, many of whom were Daoist sages.

I started Judo at the age of 10. By the time I turned 20, I had trained in Boxing, Kickboxing, Wing Tsun, and several external Kung Fu styles. I had a lot of anger and rage inside me and longed for harmony and peace, which led me to spend around seven years training in the internal arts – Qigong, Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua, and Baji – and immersing myself in books and theory. Because I wanted to dedicate my life to this path, I traveled to Wudang Shan, China, for nearly six months to train there.

It turned out to be one of the greatest disappointments of my life. Perhaps it was not the right time for me, or perhaps it was simply not my destiny, but what I had been searching for – real masters, real internal skill – I did not find. My world felt as if it had collapsed. I thought to myself, You’ve been chasing a fantasy like a foolish child, running after fairy tales.

Then, in 2015, I met Master Yang. Within the first three days of his nine-day seminar, I knew something was different. Things happened that my rational mind could not explain. For the first time in my life, during training, I experienced a truly empty mind. I felt a deep love, as if my mother were hugging me as a child – a kind of self-embrace and inner peace. I felt my body move as one, and I could sense the flow of my blood.

Even though these feelings lasted only a minute or two at first, I knew this was what I had been searching for all my life. Since then, I have tried to train with Master Yang as often as possible. I am – and will always be – grateful to him for opening the door to this path and allowing me to experience this.

One of the most beautiful feelings for me is when I teach and, after class, look into the amazed and relaxed faces of the students – often with shining, glowing eyes – as they share their experiences and feelings from the training.

The best things in life cannot be put into words – they must be experienced.

I offer online lessons, private training, and weekly courses in Berlin. If you would like to train, feel free to contact me, and we will find a way.

Regular Online Classes

I offer private online sessions. feel free to contact me for more details.

Regular In-person Classes

I offer private sessions – contact me or connect with me on social media to learn more about upcoming events.

Contact

yasarkov@hotmail.de

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