Training built for the demands of real life.

Vision

We believe every human has strengths waiting to be discovered.

Cognitive Athletics is redefining what it means to train, improve, and age. We bridge the gap between cognitive and physical performance - combining science-backed methods with tools that make improvement measurable.

Our approach builds faster reaction time, sharper decision-making, and better coordination, so you’re not just in shape - you’re truly ready for anything.

Whether it’s aging, ADHD, recovery, or just everyday life - we help you move, think, and live better.

DIVERSITY
Every Mind, Every Age
TRAINING
Faster Reactions. Sharper Focus.

Our Mission

Unlocking Human Potential

We strive to elevate human potential by combining cognitive and physical training through signal-based methods that sharpen reaction time, increase cognitive agility, and strengthen gross motor skills.

We make peak performance and resilience accessible to all - so individuals and communities can move through life with more speed, clarity, and control.

The Signal That Started It All

Cognitive Athletics was born from our founder’s journey as a karate master and coach for children with special needs, and his work at Neurotech Solutions, where he helped build one of the world’s leading ADHD assessment tools. But the true spark came when his grandfather suffered a stroke. Searching for ways to support his recovery, he realized there were no programs that combined physical movement with cognitive training. 



So he improvised - using simple martial arts pads to create exercises that engaged both the brain and the body. The results were powerful, and the idea for Cognitive Athletics took root. Built by a team of coaches, athletes, researchers, and operators - each with a personal connection to the mission - Cognitive Athletics is dedicated to helping people improve their lives through brain-body training.

Our Internal Values

Human First

Feel sharper, move better, and reduce risk of injury, falls, and cognitive decline.

Community & Connection

Transformation is amplified when people grow together.

Strength in Difference

We honor ADHD, aging, and neurodiversity as paths - not problems.

Collaboration

We work with medical professionals, not against them.

Progress, Not Perfection

Growth is what matters - at your pace, on your terms.

Evidence-Driven

Science grounds everything we do.

The People Powering the Progress

Our team blends decades of experience in tech, healthcare, athletics, science, and social impact - united by one goal: to help people live more empowered lives.

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Taga Budniatizky
Methodology & Research Manager
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Michael Peled
Content & Special Projects
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Micky Persall
Growth & Strategic Projects (USA)
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Martin Skvara
Director of International Partnerships
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Micha Van Der Meer
Chief Technology Officer
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Adva Peled
Strategic Business Advisor
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Yasmin Wall
COO
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Zamir Shatz-Stewart
General Manager
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Nir Yachin
CEO

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Let’s build a safer, sharper, more independent future - together.