“I have spent my whole life studying and practicing the Art of War and have constantly been amazed that I have never seen my father show an ounce of fear in his eyes…ever” (Arash Dibazar).

A Sergeant in the Elite Persian Military and a professional swimmer who competed in local and National Championships, Hassan Dibazar, Arash Dibazar’s father, is a world traveler with a spirit for adventure. Considering his open and accepting state of mind, he constantly encouraged Arash to mingle with all cultures and to take on new tasks with a sense of daring adventure. 

  Cruel and evil spirited, in the 7^th grade students had nick named Hassan Dibazar “scaredy cat” because of the incessant bullying he was dealt by another classmate. “I just got sick of it one day and walked up to the kid and before he even could open his mouth to say anything, I head butted him in the nose and proceeded to give him the worst beating of his life.  After that I knew I would never fear anyone again...” - Hassan Dibazar

  Arash Dibazar’s mother is a direct descendant of the Indian Maha Raja Ahmad Khan as well as the daughter of Mahmood Reza Monshi, one of the greatest and most prolific poets of his time.  From his earliest memories Arash recalls: “There was a sense of Magic and Mystery about my Grandfather, as he would walk around the garden sipping tea and reciting endless poems seeming lost in some otherworldly trance that seemed to rivet the attention of anyone who would be standing by” (Arash Dibazar). As a family blessed with members who hold various talents and gifts, Arash Dibazar was raised in and therefore lives a cosmopolitan life.  

      Introduced to martial arts at the age of 2 in his homeland of Iran, A. Dibazar was surrounded by the art as many of his family members held black belts. However, his formal training started at the age of 11 in Tae Kwon Do. By the age of 16 he won the gold medal in the California State Junior Olympics and proceeded to win the gold medal at the National Junior Olympics in the same year, beating out 52 other competitors. One short year later A. Dibazar was a member of the number 1 martial arts demonstration team in the world, The Next Generation Action Team, and by 18, had toured the US and Europe performing martial arts for audiences as large as 37,000 people. At the age of 20, he moved to Hollywood and landed featured roles in the film “The Ultimate Fight” and “Que Sera, Que Sera”. A. Dibazar has also been featured in numerous commercials and music videos as well as TV interviews and magazines. His talent continued to grow as A. Dibazar was cast as the Red Ranger in Saban's TV hit The Power Rangers. Unfortunately, A. Dibazar had many things occurring at such a quick pace in his life and had to let go of his recently attained role. 

       His dedication to the arts led him to take the vows of a fighting monk at the age of 21. Deeply engrossed in his practice, A. Dibazar’s understanding of Zen and the Tao are evident in his technique and movement. Arash Dibazar has devoted his life to perfecting his craft and studying the great masters before him, gaining an insight into the essence of the activity that he has transformed into a way of life- he is a true artist. 

       Black Belts of various styles come to train with Arash Dibazar in hopes of expanding their knowledge of the art of war and to gain a deeper understanding into their own art.

    Between the ages of 4 and 11, A. Dibazar had already lived in 6 different countries including the following: Iran, Turkey, Syria, Kuwait, England and the United States. Considering the inevitable language barrier, communication was difficult amongst the numerous cultures and ethnicities he encountered; however, A. Dibazar quickly learned to observe body language and expressions as a means of communication.  At 11 he was enrolled in Martial Arts classes and spent the next 22 years establishing himself as one of the leading experts in the art of Self Defense and Martial Arts performance. Through his accomplishments, he was given the opportunity to become the student of the great Broadway actor and Director and The Prince of Fiji, the late Manu Tupou. Tupou opened A. Dibazar’s eyes to the world of Aesthetics in addition to the power and role of the artist.

 

More recently, however,  Arash Dibazar was introduced to Sandro “Batata” Santiago at Ralph Gracie Academy of Jiu-Jitsu in Mountain View, Ca. While practicing under Roberto Gordo, Batata dedicated his life to learning Jiu-Jitsu and maintains his dedication to this day, as demonstrated through his teaching. 

As a student of Batata, A. Dibazar feels as if he is training under a true Samurai due to the unyielding devotion illustrated through his practice. Batata demonstrates true loyalty to his teachers as well as his team, which is so “rare in modern times but vital in being a genuine samurai” (A. Dibazar). Because of the precedent he has established as an instructor, A. Dibazar now shares the same values. Thus his devotion, commitment and passion allow his art to exist as a lifestyle, by no means a hobby or activity.

In his teaching, Batata stresses the principals of leverage, movement and pressure along with attaining flawless technique; focusing on these principals and applying them to his practice, A. Dibazar was enlightened by what he found- size does not matter. If the proper technique is executed and the appropriate state of mind is present, anything and anyone can be defeated, regardless of difference in size or age. More so, small can beat big. 

Arash Dibazar continues to train daily and is fortunate enough to teach for Batata at the Ralph Gracie Academy as well. The physical technique and mental strength he has acquired allow him to realize that training with Batata is not a given, but a privilege that must be incessantly honored and acknowledged. Along with other teachers that have edified A. Dibazar, such as Manu Tupou, Batata serves as one of the most paramount people in his life.

    Having the confidence of a champion martial artist, the skills of an expert actor, and a deep background in Zen Buddhism and body language, Arash Dibazar encountered the book The Game which initiated his journey of Mystery from the Venusian Arts and caused him to devote his energies and creativity to mastering the art of the pickup. A personal student of the Master Pickup Artist James Matador, A. Dibazar brings to the game a unique vibe that is extremely impressive and enjoyable to watch. A teacher for more than 18 years, A. Dibazar has a keen instinct for amplifying an individual’s inner game and quickly removing the mental barriers that prevent men from succeeding in any field. This, coupled with his extensive understanding of the game, makes for one of the most potent instructors in the world of pickup today.