The Master

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Gharios is an award-winning, best-selling author of nineteen books, many of which are peer-reviewed and have reached #1 Best Seller status in their respective fields. His works span international law, history, spirituality, education, and martial arts, each written with a commitment to challenge outdated assumptions and ignite real progress.

Among these, his book "AIKIDO: You’re Doing It Wrong! " has struck a powerful chord worldwide. Now in its Second Revised Edition, it has proudly achieved #1 Best Seller status in three categories on Amazon, making it one of the most influential modern works on the art. The book does not shy away from controversy—it addresses the hard truths of why Aikido has lost credibility in the martial world, and it offers a clear path to reclaiming its martial essence without betraying its philosophy.  (book available HERE)

This recognition affirms not only Gharios’s passion for Aikido, but also his mission to restore its rightful place as a living, effective martial art. Whether a practitioner, teacher, or simply curious, this book stands as an essential guide for the future of Aikido. 

He also wrote "The Modern Samurai: The New Paradigm for Success, Business, and Self-Improvement," a bold exploration of how the timeless principles of the samurai can be applied to the challenges of the twenty-first century. Drawing on centuries of martial tradition, philosophy, and discipline, Sensei Gharios shows how the code of honor, resilience, and self-mastery that once guided warriors on the battlefield can empower individuals to thrive in today’s fast-paced, competitive, and often chaotic world. This is not about nostalgia or romanticized history — it is about extracting the essence of a mindset that prizes clarity, focus, and balance, and adapting it for modern life.

At once philosophical and practical, The Modern Samurai offers readers tools to cultivate discipline, emotional strength, and ethical leadership. Through lessons drawn from martial arts, ancient wisdom, and real-life experiences, the book reveals how anyone — regardless of background — can embody the spirit of the samurai to navigate adversity, lead with integrity, and live with purpose. It is a call to reclaim strength not through domination, but through self-knowledge and mastery of one’s own path. (book available HERE) 

In 2022, Gharios founded a system called "Shinken-Ryu Aikibudo" ( 真剣流合氣武道). 

The name “Shin-Ken” 真剣 literally means “real sword” the kanji “Shin” means “true, genuine”. In modern Japanese, the term “Shin-ken” means “seriousness”. Although the system is not a new style of Aikido or Aiki-jujutsu, that term was used to define the system due to the Aikido’s Founder statement that Aikido supposed to be “Shinken Shobu” 真剣勝負 or “serious game, fighting with real swords, game played in real earnest of a ‘life or death’ outcome”. 

The Shinken-Ryu Aikibudo is a holistic-esoteric system that comprises various elements of Japanese culture, including the principles of Bushido (the way of the warrior), Shinto, Zen and other forms of  Buddhism, and traditional Japanese arts such as tea ceremony (chado), calligraphy (shodo), etc.

On the martial side, the Shinken-Ryu has modernized the self defense studying all kinds of different attacks, including the ones seen in the Mixed Martial Arts.  Regardless of the fact that the physical practice aims for an effective self-defense, the Shinken-Ryu preserves the Japanese culture in all its traditional aspects as well as the philosophical, mystical, and esoteric teachings.  This holistic approach ensures that practitioners develop not only physical prowess but also mental clarity, emotional resilience, and spiritual depth.  One of the most distinctive features of the Shinken-ryu is its integration with various aspects of Japanese culture and arts. Training sessions often include elements of traditional Japanese practices, teaching patience, mindfulness,  fostering concentration and artistic expression. This cultural immersion enriches the training experience, providing a deeper understanding of the values that define Japanese heritage transcending the boundaries of traditional martial arts, offering practitioners a unique path to self-discovery and mastery.  

Shinken-Ryu is not a style of Aikido, but rather a comprehensive martial arts/esoteric system that incorporates multiple disciplines — including Aikido — within its curriculum. It represents a broader framework that integrates traditional and modern approaches to self-defense, philosophy, meditation, religion, and personal development.

It should also be noted that HRH Prince Gharios El Chemor is a recognized master of traditional Aikido, with formal certifications and international recognition independent of his creation and teaching of the Shinken-Ryu system.  He continues to devote his life to the teaching of Traditional Aikido alongside his other endeavors.