Three Access Levels · From Initiation to Mastery

Become the Agent of Your Own Defense

The Cognitive Budo ecosystem is structured in three progressive tiers. Each level opens a deeper territory of knowledge: from foundational understanding to certified transmission.

Cognitive Budo

Intellectual self-defense and strategic lucidity

Level 1

Knowledge

Access the complete Cognitive Budo doctrine and the school's articles.

Annual Access
$300USD
  • Complete Cognitive Budo book
  • Annual access to the articles
  • Annual access, no subscription
Level 2

Mastery

The complete path to certification. Private sessions with Dr. Morovati, thesis guidance, and validation as a Certified Level 1 Instructor.

30-Month Program · Instructor Certification
$12,000USD
  • Full Knowledge level included
  • The Inner Dojo: logbook of a warrior of the mind, one kata a week
  • Private sessions with Dr. Morovati
  • Thesis writing guidance
  • Level 1 Instructor Certification
Recommended
Level 3

Collective

Living training. Join a learning community under Dr. Morovati's direction.

30-Month Program · Instructor Certification
$4,900USD per person
  • Full Knowledge level included
  • Groups of at least four people
  • The Inner Dojo: logbook of a warrior of the mind, one kata a week
  • Monthly group sessions
  • Level 1 Instructor Certification
“
Victory is not obtained by opposing a force with a force but by refusing to enter the framework the adversary has prepared.
Dr. Sohrab Morovati · Cognitive Budo · Chapter VI

Goshin Budo

Tactical certification for martial arts instructors

Goshin Budo · Tactical Defense

Goshin Budo Certification

Tactical mastery, E/N/D framework, and physical defense infrastructure. Reserved for martial arts instructors.

Martial Arts Instructor Certification

Certification:

  • • Goshin Budo Instructor
  • • WKKO self-defense affiliation, through the Goshin theory test

Together with certification in Cognitive Budo, it opens Full Spectrum Defense affiliation.

Full Spectrum Defense label

Label for schools and training centers

Certification of schools and training centers.

$65,000USD · Entry
+ $5,000USD / year (renewal)
  • Full Spectrum Defense label for the school or center
  • Training of two people at Mastery level
  • Cognitive Budo affiliation
  • Support in setting up the curriculum
  • Teaching materials adapted to the students' projects

Path to Mastery

Cognitive Budo Certification · 4 Phases · 30 Months

01

FOUNDATIONS

Months 1–6

Acquisition of logical hygiene, mastery of the Six Faculties. Building the mental architecture for disciplined response. Monthly group sessions.

02

DEEPENING

Months 7–12

Analytical variability and cognitive reactivity. Integration of Cognitive Breathing.

END OF PHASE 01
03

TRANSMISSION

Months 13–24

Private sessions with Dr. Morovati. Development of the instructor posture. Beginning of thesis writing.

04

VALIDATION

Months 25–30

Thesis defense. Final validation. Level 1 Instructor Certification.

INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION L1

Entry Prerequisites

Applicable to Mastery and Collective levels

PR1

Minimum age 21 years

PR2

Successful completion of Strategic Audit Phase II

PR3

Full background verification

PR4

Signed commitment to Ethical Doctrine Transmission

Full Spectrum Defense is the doctrinal command. Technical kinetic training is delivered through the global network of WKKO / TDC representatives.