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: The Pen

Intellectual self-defense and strategic lucidity

Level 1

Knowledge

The foundation. Access the complete Cognitive Budo doctrine and FSD Research Center publications.

Lifetime Access
$300USD
  • Complete Cognitive Budo book
  • FSD Research Center articles
  • Lifetime access, no subscription
Recommended
Level 2

Collective

Living training. Join a learning community under Dr. Morovati's direction with the Internal Dojo Journal as the central tool.

12-Month Program
$4,900USD
  • Full Knowledge level included
  • Internal Dojo Journal (monthly delivery)
  • Monthly group sessions
Level 3

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 Collective level included
  • Private sessions with Dr. Morovati
  • Thesis writing guidance
  • Level 1 Instructor Certification
Like Bruce Lee's metaphor of water that “does not fear obstacles but flows around them,” trained intelligence does not struggle frontally against manipulations but develops a form of fluidity that renders them inoperative.
Dr. Sohrab Morovati · Cognitive Budo · Introduction

Gushin Budo: The Sword

Tactical certification for martial arts instructors

The Sword · Tactical Defense

Gushin Budo Certification

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

Martial Arts Instructor Certification
$2,000USD
+ $500USD / year

Annual subscription includes:

  • FSD Newsletter
  • Event access
  • Cognitive Budo scholarship eligibility
  • International network of masters
  • FSD Research Center articles
  • FSD podcast invitation

Certification:

  • • FSD Gushin Budo Instructor
FSD Affiliation + FSD Label

Institutional Affiliation

For educational institutions: high schools, universities.

$65,000USD · Entry
+ $5,000USD / year (renewal)
  • FSD Label for the institution
  • Gushin Budo + Cognitive Budo affiliation
  • Curriculum implementation support
  • Pedagogical materials adapted to student 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. Advanced work with the Internal Dojo Journal. Integration of Cognitive Breathing.

END OF COLLECTIVE LEVEL
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 Collective and Mastery 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

FSD Global is the doctrinal command. Technical kinetic training is delivered through the global network of WKKO / TDC representatives.