Wisdom from the Arts
Harness Discipline, Focus, and Resilience for Unstoppable Success.
Matthaeus ouvre l’atelier Zanshin Leadership à Montréal avec énergie et clarté. 
Présentation des fondements de Zanshin Leadership à un groupe professionnel. 
Observations actives et silence d’apprentissage. 
Écriture réflexive sur les apprentissages de la journée. 
Coordination et fluidité : leadership en mouvement. 
Dialogue entre partenaires après une pratique. 
Retour en groupe après une mise en situation. 
Explication gestuelle d’un principe de conscience spatiale. 
Matthaeus partage une leçon sur le calme intérieur et la prise de décision. 
Échange attentif entre deux participants. 
Intégrer le feedback corporel dans son style de leadership. 
Ajustement du geste pour une communication claire et respectueuse. 
Outil de réflexion distribué lors de l’atelier. 
Atelier Zanshin Leadership : incarnation des valeurs de respect et d’écoute. 
Mise en mouvement : explorer ses limites relationnelles. 
Moment d’introspection et de partage en petit groupe. 
Transmission d’un principe martial au service du leadership. 
Focus, concentration et respiration guidée. 
Mise en pratique des techniques d’auto-régulation par le geste. 
Développement de la posture assertive avec Zanshin Leadership. 
Échange interactif pendant une activité de communication consciente. 
Apprentissage visuel des techniques inspirées du karaté Chitoryu.
Transform Your Life with the Art of Effortless Leadership
Unlock your inner potential through a unique approach that blends Japanese martial arts philosophy with modern leadership skills.
Designed for leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to elevate their professional and personal life, our workshops provide practical tools to overcome daily challenges with discipline, focus, and resilience.
Discover how the timeless wisdom of martial arts can inspire a more human and high-performing professional mindset.
Founded by
Shihan
Matthaeus Bauernberger
Matthaeus Bauernberger brings together more than two decades of leadership experience in the aerospace industry with over thirty years of dedicated martial arts practice. His professional career in aviation management demanded precision, accountability, and strategic vision; qualities that have profoundly shaped his teaching philosophy.
As a Yondan Shihan (master instructor and fourth-degree black belt) in the Yoshukan style, rooted in Chito Ryu karate, he continues a lineage grounded in discipline, humility, and mastery through mindful practice.
Through his work as a teacher and mentor, Matthaeus has guided students and professionals alike to uncover their inner strength and clarity of purpose. His teaching integrates movement, awareness, and reflection, creating an embodied understanding of leadership that transcends theory.
He believes that true leadership arises from presence, self-control, and ethical integrity; qualities that can be cultivated by anyone willing to train both body and mind. Matthaeus’ vision for Zanshin Leadership is to empower individuals and organizations to meet life’s challenges with poise, empathy, and unwavering focus.
What our Workshops Offer
Enhanced Mental Clarity and Focus
Our workshops teach martial art principle of Zanshin to help you sharpen your mental clarity. By cultivating this heightened state of alertness, you’ll make better decisions and maintain focus under pressure, whether in the boardroom or your daily life. By incorporating these Zanshin principles into the workplace, employers can create a work environment that values mindfulness, adaptability, effective decision-making, and collaboration.
Resilience and Stress Management
Learn the art of resilience with Mushin, the martial arts principle of a « mind without fear », to manage stress effectively. By embracing Mushin, you’ll bounce back from setbacks with ease and maintain a balanced, composed state of mind, no matter the challenge. It teaches us to go beyond the limitations of the conscious mind, allowing for a natural, instinctive response to the world around us.
Communication and Leadership
Develop strong communication and leadership abilities by applying Maai, the principle of optimal distancing. Whether leading a team or navigating personal relationships, Maai will equip you with the skills to assess situations accurately, position yourself advantageously, and inspire others with confidence and clarity.
Our Philosophical Foundation
Testimonials
Bryn Williams-Jones
Bioethicist, professor and director of the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine at the School of Public Health, Université de Montréal., co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Canadian Journal of Bioethics.
Did a weekend workshop on leadership – outstanding! Unlike many other sorts of professional training, which are often heavy on HR jargon and buzzwords and light on real content, this training is anchored in the experiential. All the martial concepts introduced are directly applied to personal and professional life examples, and then demonstrated with basic karate techniques that are accessible to all (no prior training needed!). This is the first leadership training I’ve done that didn’t bore me to tears within 15min, and provided by an instructor who knows how to keep his audience fully engaged. A weekend very well spent! …
Robert Kalinowicz
6th Dan Blackbelt and Renshi – Yoshukan Karate Do
President BioCAST Systems Inc. and Dagua Technologies Inc.
I have had the great pleasure of being Shihan Matthaeus’ friend, training partner and teacher for over 20 years. Having many years as a business owner myself, I found Matt’s application of fundamental martial arts philosophy and strategy to the business environment very enlightening. Just as Sun Tsu’s ‘The Art of War’ has influenced corporate competitive dynamics, I believe that the Zanshin Leadership program will become a strong influence on internal corporate development as well as become a source for personal leadership growth. Congratulations on a dynamic, fun and insightful program.
Barbara Finato
Aviation Production team leader
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Zanshin leadership workshop, and I found it to be a very positive, highly valuable and engaging experience,The workshop aimed to enhance communication skills and develop strategic thinking by infusing martial arts principals into our everyday life experiences.
The material covered on conflict resolution and emotional intelligence, this was highly relevant not only to my current role at work but in everyday life situation.
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Mattheus Bauernberger was very knowledgeable and engaging, created a great learning environment by encouraging an active participation of all attendees. The role-playing exercises with martial arts techniques made reinforce the concept.
I would recommend this workshop to anyone looking to refine their skills in a leadership position or in personal life.
Thank you Shihan Mattheus for guiding us with your experience and expertise
📅 Upcoming Public Workshops
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Atelier en français
27 Sept & 28 Sept 2025
Sat: 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sun: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
10-Hour In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
Location: Gadbois Recreation Complex | 5485 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Paul, Montreal, QC H4C 1X3
Past Events
May 31 & June 1, 2025
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
April 26 & 27, 2025
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
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March 8 & 9, 2025
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
November 16 & 17, 2024
10-Hour In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
September 18, 2024
5-Part In-Person Leadership Workshop
French | Paid Event
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