Germany Report Phase 4
Onto the plane and another nights sleep lost as Dave flys from Canada to Switzerland, then just across the Rhine River to Rheinfelden-Karsau in Germany.
On arrival in Basel he was met by Renshi Oliver Gugel, Nephew of the legendary Shihan Alfred Gugel with Whom Dave had taken time to train with in France, Switzerland and Germany on previous occasions. Alfred Gugel regrettable passed away a year or so ago and the legacy of this unique and exceptionally effective style of Ju Jutsu is left to Oliver.
We went straight to his Dojo and Dave was impressed. It is a new facility with modern equipment and decor, but retaining a traditional ambience by virtue of the ancient writings, scriptures, armour and weapons that are within the dojo. Clearly it is a major investment.
There was a training session that night and Dave attended. An opportunity to teach was offered to Dave, but he declined. Dave has another saying that many martial artists seem to forget:
"You learn little while you are talking"
And the objective of the visit was not to show off, but to learn more, so the class was taken by Renshi Oliver, 6th Dan in Jiu-jitsu and Yako-Kobu- Jutsu.
The decision was a wise one. Sensei Oliver has developed all of the skill and knowledge displayed by his remarkable uncle. He demonstrated a number of techniques of his style which focuses on rapid submission of any attacker using a wide variety of movements but with economy of energy. The style is absolutely unique and originated from a Sensei Tobler last century. An article was prepared for the NZ Martial Arts Magazine when it was in printed form outlining the origins of the system after a previous visit to Shihan Alfred Gugel’s dojo by Dave for those interested. Copies may still be in existence. The style employs empty hand techniques, strong use of nerve centers, weapons in the form of tanb, hanbl etc and a strong emphasis on hojo-jutsu or tying techniques. These are not just restraint measures but rope is used as part of many defences ultimately creating an immobolisation and possibly something much more severe.
Dave was one of the first to arrive for the weekend seminar, but met with instructors from Finland , Paraguay, Portugal, France, UK (Soke Richard Morris, 10th Dan), Sweden, Ireland, and other nations as they progressively arrived.
The seminar begins in earnest on Saturday, continues Sunday and Dave is staying on for some extra tuition in this intriguing style of Ju-Jutsu.
One of Dave’s objectives is also to reunite with Jiu-Jitsu International. Samurai-Arts were a member of this worldwide group many years ago before it disbanded to form the World Kobudo Federation (of which we were also a member, and representatives for New Zealand). Jiu-Jitsu International has reformed recently to once again promote the art of Ju-Jutsu internationally and it is our objective to part of this growing organisation and to enjoy the companionship and knowledge of friends made some 25 years ago.
Our initial observation is that we will not be disappointed and are so far impressed with the reception and the skills displayed.
The seminar starts tomorrow so Dave will not be able to send reports for a couple of days but will do so at the first opportunity.
On arrival in Basel he was met by Renshi Oliver Gugel, Nephew of the legendary Shihan Alfred Gugel with Whom Dave had taken time to train with in France, Switzerland and Germany on previous occasions. Alfred Gugel regrettable passed away a year or so ago and the legacy of this unique and exceptionally effective style of Ju Jutsu is left to Oliver.
We went straight to his Dojo and Dave was impressed. It is a new facility with modern equipment and decor, but retaining a traditional ambience by virtue of the ancient writings, scriptures, armour and weapons that are within the dojo. Clearly it is a major investment.
There was a training session that night and Dave attended. An opportunity to teach was offered to Dave, but he declined. Dave has another saying that many martial artists seem to forget:
"You learn little while you are talking"
And the objective of the visit was not to show off, but to learn more, so the class was taken by Renshi Oliver, 6th Dan in Jiu-jitsu and Yako-Kobu- Jutsu.
The decision was a wise one. Sensei Oliver has developed all of the skill and knowledge displayed by his remarkable uncle. He demonstrated a number of techniques of his style which focuses on rapid submission of any attacker using a wide variety of movements but with economy of energy. The style is absolutely unique and originated from a Sensei Tobler last century. An article was prepared for the NZ Martial Arts Magazine when it was in printed form outlining the origins of the system after a previous visit to Shihan Alfred Gugel’s dojo by Dave for those interested. Copies may still be in existence. The style employs empty hand techniques, strong use of nerve centers, weapons in the form of tanb, hanbl etc and a strong emphasis on hojo-jutsu or tying techniques. These are not just restraint measures but rope is used as part of many defences ultimately creating an immobolisation and possibly something much more severe.
Dave was one of the first to arrive for the weekend seminar, but met with instructors from Finland , Paraguay, Portugal, France, UK (Soke Richard Morris, 10th Dan), Sweden, Ireland, and other nations as they progressively arrived.
The seminar begins in earnest on Saturday, continues Sunday and Dave is staying on for some extra tuition in this intriguing style of Ju-Jutsu.
One of Dave’s objectives is also to reunite with Jiu-Jitsu International. Samurai-Arts were a member of this worldwide group many years ago before it disbanded to form the World Kobudo Federation (of which we were also a member, and representatives for New Zealand). Jiu-Jitsu International has reformed recently to once again promote the art of Ju-Jutsu internationally and it is our objective to part of this growing organisation and to enjoy the companionship and knowledge of friends made some 25 years ago.
Our initial observation is that we will not be disappointed and are so far impressed with the reception and the skills displayed.
The seminar starts tomorrow so Dave will not be able to send reports for a couple of days but will do so at the first opportunity.
Labels: 6th Dan in Jiu-jitsu and Yako-Kobu- Jutsu, Basel, Canada, empty hand techniques, Germany, nerve centers, Renshi Oliver Gugel, Rheinfelden-Karsau, Rhine River, Sensei Tobler, Shihan Alfred Gugel, Switzerland
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