Chinese martial culture for contemporary challenges.
Sunday 22 November 2026
“Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.”
Perhaps the issue is not the plan itself, but the way we relate to it. In many critical contexts the decisive factor is not the plan prepared in advance - it is the ability to perceive when the situation has changed.
Inspired by Chinese martial culture, this 4-hour MasterClass is a reflection on perception, adaptation and decision-making in complex environments. It draws on decades of experience in military, law enforcement, corporate and crisis-management settings. Not because Chinese wisdom is superior to other traditions, but because its cultural distance lets us see our own references from a new angle.
Perceive subtle signals, anticipate scenarios and understand how a situation is moving before it becomes a crisis.
How classical Chinese strategic thought builds adaptability, contextual awareness and better responses to changing circumstances.
Principles from Chinese martial culture that sustain emotional stability, mental clarity and decision-making when the pressure is high.
Reflections that strengthen leadership, communication, presence, collective responsibility and the ability to operate in complexity.
Specialized transmission
Principles shared with officers of Rio de Janeiro’s Special Police Operations Battalion (BOPE) and with the Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), the academic and strategic-thinking branch of the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).
The programme opens with theory, then uses martial experience - symbolic combat with gradually increasing unpredictability - so the ideas are learned in the body, in complete safety. No prior martial arts experience is required.
Senior Masters
Senior Master · Guardian of the Global HQ, Abu Dhabi
Senior Master in Ving Tsun certified by the International MYVT Federation (New York) and a direct disciple of Grandmaster Leo Imamura, with more than 25 years in the system. He also spent over 15 years as a senior executive - including CEO - in multinational technology and education companies.
Full biography
Senior Master · Author published by JSOU / USSOCOM
Nearly 30 years of experience across the Americas, Europe and Asia. Guest instructor to the Brazilian Army Commandos and Special Forces, the Navy Amphibious Commandos and BOPE/RJ, and author of The Art of Fighting Without Fighting. Today he helps corporate leaders with risk and decision-making under pressure.
“Learning about strategic behavior and balance under pressure is essential for those who connect dreams and people every day.”
RIOgaleão · Rio de Janeiro International Airport
“Even within a limited timeframe, you managed not only to address the subject effectively, but also to spark the team’s curiosity.”
Lucas Arloy · Globo Television Network
“The content on anticipation and strategic awareness was extremely valuable.”
Fernanda Page · RioSul Shopping Center
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Your interest is registered. Master Tiago Quintela will contact you personally by WhatsApp or email to talk through the MasterClass. Once your seat is agreed, you will receive a private link to confirm it.
