My logo is a question mark—without a dot. It’s not just a symbol; it represents a journey, a philosophy, and a way of moving through life.

1. The Journey: From Questioning to Flow and Play.
The question mark reflects a movement—a path of learning, discovery, and transformation:

• We start within a circle, repeating patterns, following routines, and exploring a new skill or knowledge.

• Over time, a shift happens. Either by choice or by force, we are pushed beyond the circle into something greater.

• As we flow, we receive more information, move with ease, and connect with deeper understanding.

• Finally, we reach the playing phase—a state of freedom, mastery, and enjoyment.

• Eventually, life completes its cycle, and we move on. Not everyone breaks out of the circle, but those who do experience a different way of living.

2. Everything Begins with a Question
Emeel-Academy exists because of a single question. In 2007, one question changed my life—it shifted my perspective, altered my path, and led me to create what you see today. This academy is built on the power of asking the right questions.

3. The Constant State of Questioning
Life is a chain of questions.

• When we encounter something new, we ask:
What is this?
How does it work?
What does it mean?

• When we grow, we ask:
How can I improve? What’s next?

• If we stop questioning, we stop learning—or worse, we stop living.

4. Encouraging Critical Thinking
The question mark challenges you to think. It urges you to:

• Question your beliefs – Are they serving you?
• Question your actions – Are they leading to growth?
• Question your relationships – Are they enriching your life?

Questioning is not doubt; it’s the key to clarity and progress.

5. Integrated into Our Training
At Emeel-Academy, questioning is an active tool:

• When a participant faces an obstacle, we don’t just correct—we ask:
How can we make it flow?
How can we make it playful?
How can we make it better?

• This approach keeps learning dynamic, engaging, and solution-oriented.

6. Rooted in the Weight Philosophy
My Weight Philosophy is also built on questions:
• Where is the weight?
• What are the options to solve it?

By questioning weight—both physically and mentally—we unlock efficiency, ease, and mastery in movement.

Lies the Safie Weight Philosophy—a philosophy that emphasizes cultivating an intrinsic awareness and relationship with our body, allowing us to navigate movement scenarios with precision and finesse.

SAFIE Weight Philosophy was created by me, Emeel Safie, and developed from 2007 to 2024.

The Birth of SAFIE Weight Philosophy
I was born in 1992, and by 2007, I found myself deeply immersed in the world of movement—gymnastics, martial arts, and athletic training. It was during those early years that I began to notice something troubling: injuries were everywhere. I saw athletes—strong, disciplined, and dedicated—brought to their knees by pain and setbacks. I experienced it too: the stiffness, the blockages, the moments when my body simply wouldn’t respond the way I needed it to.

I remember asking myself: Why does this keep happening? Why is there no real solution—not just for recovery, but for prevention?

It was out of this frustration, and the deep desire to understand my own body, that the SAFIE Weight Philosophy began to take form. I wanted more than just to heal; I wanted to master movement—to flow without resistance, to understand how to break down any challenging movement and rebuild it with precision.

I didn’t just want to recover; I wanted to know how to prevent these injuries from happening in the first place. I wanted my body to move as I envisioned it—effortlessly and without hesitation. This became my obsession, my mission.

Since that moment, I’ve dedicated my life to refining this philosophy—to not only understand movement but to master it, to flow through it, and to teach others.

The Weight Philosophy is a movement-based method for diagnosing movement and redirecting flow. It helps dancers, athletes, and movers recognize what’s holding them back—what I call “Weight”—and transform it into efficient, effortless movement and the ability to live in a state of play.

At its core is AKBI, a practical, step-by-step strategy for solving movement challenges and unlocking direct flow.

To apply AKBI effectively, two foundational knowledge systems are essential:
• 12-Joint – a way of understanding the body as a system of 12 key joints that form the fundamentals of functionality and fluidity.

• IDWAP is a system that breaks every movement down into five essential elements—helping you recognize where the flow has become indirect and which element is misaligned. Once identified, you can adjust the specific element, transforming the indirect flow into direct flow.

These frameworks provide the awareness and knowledge needed to apply the AKBI strategy in real-life movement situations.

Whether you're in pain, stuck in a technique, or want to reach your highest performance, the Weight Philosophy gives you tools to reach direct flow—and with that, the ability to choose the state of play.

Note: In the beginning, you’ll often need external feedback to recognize indirect flow or misaligned elements. That’s where I come in: my role is to diagnose movement and redirect flow. Over time, as you embody the system, you’ll learn to recognize and redirect on your own.

The sessions at Emeel-Academy focus on exploring effective techniques to solve the Weight, problem, or challenge that holds us back from achieving what we want. During my training, we will delve into the intricacies of conditioning your body to develop reflexes tailored to the demands of the moment.

Whether you are a novice building a foundation or an experienced mover refining your skills, your participation is highly valued.

Together, we will critically examine and refine existing techniques, ensuring they are both practical and applicable in thinking and moving.

And through this process, we can inspire others to overcome their own Weight, enabling them to reach the playing state—where they can think and move effectively, effortlessly, and smoothly.

The result?
Direct flow, playful bodies, sharp minds – fewer conflicts, fewer illnesses, fewer injuries – and above all: more joy in living.

Emeel Safie, shares his journey and philosophy in an interview. He expresses his passion for movement and the importance of self-awareness in dance. Emeel defines contemporary dance differently. And many other interesting points. Click here to read more to read the interview: It is in the German language.