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Arthur Ritter von Davidian

Arthur Ritter von Davidian

Santa Monica,USA

Summary

Dedicated Security Professional and Martial Arts Instructor specializing in sports and self-defense training. Delivered exceptional safety measures for high-profile clients and contributed to over 30 years of diverse experience across multiple countries, enhancing skills in combat tactics and military applied psychology. Focused on empowering individuals through tailored martial arts instruction while ensuring security in various environments.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Safe Passage Coach

A Yancy Life
Los Angeles, California
02.2026 - 06.2026
  • Provided safe passage supervision and monitored students on school grounds and along surrounding routes.
  • Prevented and de-escalated potential conflicts to maintain a safe school environment.
  • Communicated with students, parents, and school staff to support daily operations.
  • Responded promptly to incidents and escalating situations, coordinating with school administration and security personnel when needed.
  • Supported Safe Passage program operations during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal hours.

Bank Security Officer

GardaWorld | Wells Fargo Bank
Northridge, California
11.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained a visible security presence inside the bank and throughout the surrounding property to protect employees, customers, and assets.
  • Conducted routine patrols of interior areas, building entrances, parking areas, and adjacent premises to identify suspicious activity and potential security risks.
  • Monitored customer activity and visitor access to help maintain a safe and secure banking environment.
  • Identified and addressed security concerns, suspicious behavior, and potential disturbances in a professional and timely manner.
  • Responded to security incidents, disturbances, and emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
  • Communicated security concerns and incident details to bank management, colleagues, and law enforcement when necessary.
  • Helped prevent theft, unauthorized access, vandalism, and other security-related incidents through observation and proactive patrols.
  • Maintained awareness of the surrounding environment to protect bank personnel, customers, property, and financial assets.
  • Documented security incidents and reported unusual activities to the appropriate personnel.

Security Supervisor

Culver Studio
Culver City, USA
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Supervised security operations across studio grounds and facilities, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, and Hollywood actors during film productions.
  • Monitored access points, coordinated security personnel, and maintained site security.
  • Responded to security incidents and supported the effective coordination of daily security operations.

Kyokushin Karate and self-defense instructor

Michelle Danner Acting School
Santa Monica, USA
06.2020 - 08.2023
  • Provided private karate and self-defense lessons to students and young actors at an acting school.

• Trained actors in martial arts techniques, body movement, and self-defense skills for action scenes and film performances.

• Emphasized personal safety and respect for others while creating a fun, dynamic, and positive learning environment.

Kyokushin Karate Head Coach

Urban Fitness
Tamuning, Guam
05.2020 - 11.2020
  • Prepared students physically and mentally for upcoming tournaments and competitions.

• Specialized in Kyokushin karate, focusing on self-defense techniques (7th-degree black belt).

• Taught classes to students of all ages and experience levels, including children ages 5–16 and adults.

• Taught martial arts techniques using the principles of body movement, coordination, and proper technique.

• Demonstrated techniques and assisted students in improving and perfecting their skills.

• Emphasized the importance of personal safety and respect for others while creating a fun, dynamic, and positive learning environment.

Safety, Tactics and Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor

United States Department of Defense
Yigo, Guam
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Security Unit — 736th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB)
  • Performed security-related duties supporting base security operations.
  • Served as a Safety, Tactics, and Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor, training personnel in safety procedures, tactical techniques, and unarmed combat.

P.S. According to U.S. Department of Defense recommendations on information security, details of activities related to this job are confidential and should not be included in résumés for employment in the United States.

President of the Russian Full Contact Karate Organization

Russian Union of Martial Arts
Saint Petersburg, Russia
03.2016 - 03.2019

• Led and managed the Russian Full Contact Karate Organization, overseeing its activities and development.

• Coordinated the development of karate clubs and instructor networks across different regions.

• Promoted the development of Kyokushin karate and supported the training and professional development of instructors.

• Helped organize karate events, competitions, and training activities.

• Personally trained and prepared senior-level athletes for international competitions, including European and World Championships.

Kyokushin Karate Head Instructor

Turin Karate Club
Turku, Finland
12.2014 - 12.2015

• Adapted teaching approaches and training strategies to meet each student’s needs.

• Helped students develop discipline and focus while progressing through different belt ranks.

• Planned classes and tailored training to students’ skill levels, incorporating pad work, sparring, and physical conditioning.

• Prepared athletes for European Championships, national championships, and city-level competitions.

• Discussed martial arts philosophy and guided students toward achieving their training goals.

• Tracked class attendance and motivated students to excel in martial arts.

Kyokushin Karate and Kickboxing Head Instructor

Sport Center Kutina
Kutina, Croatia
01.2006 - 01.2015

• Specialized in karate and kickboxing instruction, with an emphasis on practical self-defense and advanced martial arts training.

• Prepared athletes for national championships, European Championships, and other competitive events.

• Developed students’ technical skills, physical conditioning, discipline, and competitive performance.

• Motivated students to achieve their training goals and maintain high standards of performance.

Personal Bodyguard to Governor of Karelia

Government of the Republic of Karelia
Petrozavodsk, Russia
01.2010 - 11.2014

• Trained bodyguards assigned to protect the Governor of the Republic of Karelia in professional security techniques and personal protection.

• Delivered specialized martial arts training in Kyokushin karate and German Jiu-Jitsu, adapting techniques to the operational needs of professional bodyguards.

• Trained security personnel in executive protection, including the safe escort of government officials during official visits, business trips, and other assignments.

• Provided instruction in threat assessment, security planning, route selection, and vehicle and building inspections to help prevent and de-escalate potentially dangerous situations.

• Trained personnel in protective procedures, situational awareness, and defensive tactics to maintain the safety of protected individuals in high-risk environments.

Bodyguard to President of Russia Boris Yeltsin

Kremlin and the Government of the Russian Federation
Moscow, Russia
02.1999 - 12.2002
  • Served in a federal security role responsible for protecting senior government officials, including the President of the Russian Federation, in accordance with assigned duties.

• Supported executive protection operations and security measures designed to safeguard high-ranking state officials.

• Contributed to the protection of designated government facilities and other strategically important state assets.

• Maintained a high level of vigilance, operational discipline, situational awareness, and readiness in a sensitive government security environment.

• Followed strict security protocols, confidentiality requirements, and established procedures for protecting government personnel and state facilities.

P.S. In accordance with U.S. government information security guidance, detailed operational activities related to this position have been omitted from this resume as a security precaution.

Bodyguard of the Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Karelia Mr. Katanandov

Government of the Republic of Karelia
Petrozavodsk, Russia
12.1998 - 12.1999
  • Acted as an individual bodyguard for government officials during business in high-risk areas.
  • Assessed threat, plans, routes, searched in cars and buildings to deescalate potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
  • Extensive background in various martial arts training and teaching.
  • Assessed threat, plans, routes, searched in cars and buildings to deescalate potentially hostile and dangerous situations.

Assistant of the Hand-to-Hand combat Instructor

Special Forces of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces
Moscow, Russia
06.1998 - 12.1998
  • According to the law on storage of information of the US Department of Defence, details of activities related to this job are top secret and should not be included on any resumes for employment in the United States.

Karate Instructor of the Karelian Kyokushinkaikan Karate Federation

International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan
Petrozavodsk, Russia
06.1996 - 06.1998
  • International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan (Tokyo, Japan)

Education

Retraining courses for the Private security guards - Special training, firearm training, combat fighting techniques training, medical training, psychological training, ethics training

Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Russia

Kyokushin Karate and Kickboxing Head Instructor -

Sport Center Kutina
Kutina, Croatia

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Sports Psychology

State University of Yugra
Russia
09.2002 - 05.2007

Brown Belt Instructor of the Ist category - Candidate For The Master's Degree 1 Dan, Black Belt

Republican Kyokushinkaikan Karate Federation of Karelia
Petrozavodsk, Russia
07.1995 - 03.1996

Security Guard Card -

Bureau of Security And Investigations Cervices (BSIS)
West Sacramento, CA

Master of Arts -

Martial Arts Academy
Tokyo, Japan

Federal Security Officer — Federal Guard Service of Russia (FSO) - Federal Guard Service

Russian Federation Security Guard Service Federal Academy
Oryol, Russia

Skills

  • De-escalation Techniques & Conflict Management
  • Risk assessment
  • Handgun safety and handling
  • Security Equipment: Baton (Expandable / Straight Stick) – Certified Training
  • Handcuffs – Proper Application & Restraint Techniques
  • Weapons & Defensive Skills / Training:
  • Traditional Martial Arts Weapons (Kobudo): Katana, Nunchaku, Sai, Tonfa

Accomplishments

  • 05/01/25, Holder of the highest martial arts award 'World Greatest Martial Artists G.O.A.T Award' by Ted Gambordella (10 Dan).
  • 01/01/25, Inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame of the W.O.M.A. (World Organization of Martial Arts) and holder of the highest award 'Martial Arts Legend'.
  • 02/01/25, The youngest in the world Hanshi (Karate Red/White Belt, 8 Dan) of the W.O.M.A. World Organization of Martial Arts.
  • 01/01/25, Founder and President of the World Pan-Germanic Fighting Arts Union (W.P.G.F.A.U) Germany.
  • 11/01/23, Officially inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and the book 'The World's Greatest Martial Artists' (Volume 58) by Ted Gambordella (10 Dan).
  • 06/01/21, The youngest in the world (42 years old) Red/Black Belt (6th Dan) holder of the German Ju-Jutsu Association (e.V. DJJV).
  • 02/01/20, The youngest in the world Black Belt (9 Dan) holder of the World All Style Karate Association.
  • 03/01/20, The youngest in the world Hanshi (41 years old) and Supreme Grandmaster (Black Belt, 9 Dan) of the F.A.S.T. Combative Organization.
  • 01/01/20, US Official Branch Chief of the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan Sonoda Group (I.K.O.K.S.), Japan.
  • 01/01/20, The youngest in the world (41 years old) Saiko Shihan and Black Belt holder (7 Dan) of the International Karate Organization Sonoda Group (I.K.O.K.S.).
  • 2006/01/15, President of the Russian Full Contact Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan and Head Coach of the Russian Northwestern Kyokushin Karate Team.
  • 08/01/14, Black Belt (6 Dan) of the World Association of Kickboxing Organizations (WAKO PRO), Italy.
  • 04/01/13, Black Belt (5 Dan) of the World Nunchaku-Do Association (WNA), Netherlands.
  • 07/01/06, The youngest in the world Shihan and Black Belt (5 Dan) holder of the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan.
  • 07/01/06, Holder of official International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan award and badge of distinction - Golden Kanku.
  • 05/01/96, The youngest in Russia Sempai and Black Belt holder (1 Dan) of the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan.
  • 09/01/94, The youngest Karate instructor in Russia. Brown Belt (1 Kyu) of the Karelian Kyokushikan Karate Federation.

Publications

Numerous publications and interviews in newspapers and magazines in Russia, Finland, Germany, Croatia and Guam.

Hobbies and Interests

  • History
  • Politics
  • Psychology and Parapsychology
  • Sports
  • Art
  • Science
  • Music
  • Genetic
  • Aerospace

Languages

  • Ario-Germanic
  • Russian
  • English
  • Armenian

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/29/78
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Ario-Germanic (Armenian)
  • Place of Birth: USSR

Timeline

Safe Passage Coach

A Yancy Life
02.2026 - 06.2026

Bank Security Officer

GardaWorld | Wells Fargo Bank
11.2023 - 08.2024

Security Supervisor

Culver Studio
06.2020 - 08.2023

Kyokushin Karate and self-defense instructor

Michelle Danner Acting School
06.2020 - 08.2023

Kyokushin Karate Head Coach

Urban Fitness
05.2020 - 11.2020

Safety, Tactics and Hand-to-Hand Combat Instructor

United States Department of Defense
01.2017 - 03.2019

President of the Russian Full Contact Karate Organization

Russian Union of Martial Arts
03.2016 - 03.2019

Kyokushin Karate Head Instructor

Turin Karate Club
12.2014 - 12.2015

Personal Bodyguard to Governor of Karelia

Government of the Republic of Karelia
01.2010 - 11.2014

Kyokushin Karate and Kickboxing Head Instructor

Sport Center Kutina
01.2006 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Sports Psychology

State University of Yugra
09.2002 - 05.2007

Bodyguard to President of Russia Boris Yeltsin

Kremlin and the Government of the Russian Federation
02.1999 - 12.2002

Bodyguard of the Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Karelia Mr. Katanandov

Government of the Republic of Karelia
12.1998 - 12.1999

Assistant of the Hand-to-Hand combat Instructor

Special Forces of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces
06.1998 - 12.1998

Karate Instructor of the Karelian Kyokushinkaikan Karate Federation

International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan
06.1996 - 06.1998

Brown Belt Instructor of the Ist category - Candidate For The Master's Degree 1 Dan, Black Belt

Republican Kyokushinkaikan Karate Federation of Karelia
07.1995 - 03.1996

Master of Arts -

Martial Arts Academy

Security Guard Card -

Bureau of Security And Investigations Cervices (BSIS)

Retraining courses for the Private security guards - Special training, firearm training, combat fighting techniques training, medical training, psychological training, ethics training

Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

Kyokushin Karate and Kickboxing Head Instructor -

Sport Center Kutina

Federal Security Officer — Federal Guard Service of Russia (FSO) - Federal Guard Service

Russian Federation Security Guard Service Federal Academy
Arthur Ritter von Davidian