Author name: Raelen Vostrikov

Raelen Vostrikov is a certified somatic movement educator and third-degree black belt in Shorin-ryu karate, with 22 years of cross-disciplinary training in neuroscience-informed martial pedagogy. They founded the Martial Resilience Lab, integrating biomechanics, trauma-informed practice, and longevity research. Raelen holds a PhD in Human Kinetics and has co-authored peer-reviewed studies on martial arts’ impact on executive function in aging adults.