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Mixed Martial Arts Master, promoter and living proof of body development, discipline, functional sports nutrition and biohacking. The Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight fighter teaches us to feel and use every movement in a meaningful way. Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Tateki initially pursued a baseball career. However, after deciding to study sports science in the U.S. for more advanced training, he faced uncertainty after his high school senior year baseball season. Introduced to kickboxing by a friend, Tateki found passion and success in martial arts, competing in the All Japan full-contact Karate tournament. Moving to Massachusetts for education, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports Movement Science for Coaching in 2009 and a Master’s degree in Applied Nutrition for Fitness in 2013. Balancing academic achievements with a progressing MMA career, Tateki made his professional debut in 2008, competing in regional promotions. In 2014, he marked a milestone with his UFC debut at UFC FIGHT NIGHT 50 in September. With a solid knowledge of the complex relationship between nutrition, movement and overall well-being, Tateki is nowadays also a sought-after speaker at nutrition, fitness and biohacking conferences.

Yogetsu is a Zen Buddhist Monk born in Tokyo. He started his musical career in 2005, busking on the streets of London, Sydney, and NYC as a beatboxer. In 2015, he became a Zen Buddhist Monk to follow his father’s footsteps and deepen his spiritual growth. After practicing for 2.5 years at the Soto Zen Buddhism Monastery in Japan, Yogetsu decided to pick up the mic and start making music again. Back in Tokyo, the Beatboxing Monk was born; combining Buddhist chanting with live looping, beatboxing, handpan, and his multi-layered voice. Creating a unique vision combining electronic music, chanting, and organic electronica that will inspire and take the listener on a journey into their deeper self. During the pandemic, Yogetsu’s unique healing sound went viral, reaching 11+ million views with 200k+ followers. Creating music as medicine for mental health gave him exposure in global media, such as Vice Magazine, and he became an Official Selected Artist at SXSW 2023 and 2024. In addition to his achievements, Yogetsu successfully completed three European tours in 2022, followed by his first-ever world tour in 2023. These tours brought his unique blend of spiritual music and beatboxing to a global audience, further establishing his reputation as a pioneer in the realm of musical healing and spiritual growth. His music, wisdom, and lifestyle inspire and harmonize audiences worldwide with their mental health, well-being, and overall happiness.