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Foundation of The Absolute Yin
With over a decade of teaching experience, Din now focuses on imparting not only martial skill but also a strong ethical foundation, discipline, and resilience to his students. His approach, informed by both traditional Kyokushin rigor and modern training methods, aims to dismantle mental barriers and guide students towards their own spiritual evolution. This commitment led him to found The Absolute Yin and The Budo Community, where practical fighting disciplines are intertwined with theoretical, moral and spiritual teachings. At The Absolute Yin, Din strives to cultivate not just skilled fighters, but individuals of integrity, character, and a deep understanding of themselves and the laws governing our world.
Qualifications, Certifications & Ranks
Author of "Tales from the Mountain: A Guide for the Warrior and the Noble-Spirited"
Founder of The Absolute Yin school and movement
Septagram Rank MI-2
Nidan (2nd degree) black belt in IKO Kyokushin Karate
Shodan (1st degree) black belt in IFK Kyokushin Karate
Certified Karate Instructor by the International Budo Academy
Enhanced DBS certified
Certified Massage Therapist
Active member of the IFK (International Federation of Karate) and BKK (British Kyokushinkai Karate)
Active member of the BMABA (British Martial Arts & Boxing Association), with the following recognitions:
Level 1 and Level 2 Instructor
SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
Safeguarding in Martial Arts
Lead Safeguarding in Martial Arts
Risk Management in Martial Arts
First Aid Qualified
Concussion & Head Injury Management in Martial Arts (CHIMA)
Din Sahar
Din Sahar
Early Training and Influences
Din's martial arts journey began early, around the age of four, with exposure to Karate, Judo, and Kenpo Jitsu. This foundation led him to specialize in Kyokushinkai Karate at twelve under the International Karate Organization (IKO) Kyokushinkaikan, led by Kancho Shokei Matsui, and later with IFK-BKK (International Federation of Karate - British Kyokushinkai Karate), led by Hanshi Steve Arneil (10th Dan). To further broaden his understanding of combat systems, he also explored Bajiquan Kung Fu for seven years and gained practical self-defense skills through Krav Maga training during his military service.
A Synthesis of Body, Mind, and Spirit
Parallel to his physical training, Din cultivated a deep fascination with holistic health, traditional wisdom, and the hidden principles governing reality. Around 2008, he began exploring the realms of the occult, driven by a desire to understand the forces underlying the human behavior. This quest took on a new dimension after a severe motorbike accident in 2013, resulting in a broken femur and partial paralysis. This provided a period of intense reflection that not only prompted a re-evaluation of the purely combative aspects of martial arts but also fueled an already present drive to delve even further into esoteric realms. This accident served as a catalyst, initiating a twelve-year period of intense shadow work, dedicated study of the occult, and the diligent practice of various mental and spiritual disciplines. These studies encompassed a wide range of subjects, including Alchemy, Magick, Daoism, Zen, Natural Law, Sacred Geometry, Freemasonry, Numerology, Kabbalah, Hermeticism, the Pythagorean traditions, Gurdjieff's Fourth Way and the Law of Octaves, alongside a careful consideration of moral philosophy and the pursuit of Truth. This immersion in both physical and ancient disciplines, along with his studies in Classic Chinese Medicine and certification as a massage therapist, ultimately reshaped his understanding of martial arts' true purpose and mystical aspects. The synthesis of these experiences finds expression in his book, "Tales from the Mountain - A guide for the Warrior and the Noble-Spirited", which encodes the key principles he uncovered throughout his journey, exploring themes of inner transformation and the search for meaning.
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