Coaches

Michael Weidinger

Head Sensei

I am Michael, a head sensei ofJiu-Jitsu. I began my training many years ago. I was 10-years-old and was bullied a lot at school. My parents thought it would be a good idea if I learnt to defend myself, so I was signed up for a Jiu-Jitsu class. I really liked the training, I learnt to defend myself and have practiced Jiu-Jitsu ever since.

Simon Oldenborg

I started practising Jiu-Jitsu when I was six years old and continued for several years, before taking a break. After that, I tried all kinds of other sports, but as the years went by, I felt increasingly restless and missed a certain balance in my life.

A balance that Jiu-Jitsu gave me back then, both in training, at school and generally in everything

I did in my everyday life. That's why I decided to start Jiu-Jitsu again. It's a

choice I'm happy with and have never regretted.

Jiu-Jitsu has given me many positive experiences. Balance, self-awareness and perseverance

are just some of the things that Jiu-Jitsu has given me. These things have helped me a lot

throughout my life, from personal worries and challenges to school difficulties and the like

in my everyday life. Development is a lifelong process, and I am looking forward to what the future

holds. I could not have achieved all these things without my experienced and skilled senseis, who

have given me this gift in life.

A gift that I want to pass on to others who

could enjoy and benefit from it, as well as strengthen the budo spirit in the community. For this, I would like to express

my sincere and humble gratitude.

Rolf Christensen

Coach

I began practicing jiu-jitsu when I was 10-years-old. At first my parents signed me up for self-defense classes to become more confident and because I was bullied.

The training was tough at first, but I made very dear friends and with time the training became easier. Thanks to my senseis I experienced several moments of sudden realizations and was even more motivated to partecipare weekly.

I never ended up needing to defend myself against the bullies. Instead I gained something much more precious to me. Jiu-jitsu has given me a sense of peace and joy every single week and a strong community. In that way Jiu-jitsu changed my life.

Karlis Vase

Technique and history consultant

I started my training in 1976, and since then it has only brought me great joy.

During my first lesson, I received a piece of advice, which saved my life in more than one sense.

“No problem is too big to solve and no opponent too strong to be defeated.”

My sensei(teacher) gave me something I could use for the rest of my life. And through patience, hard work and determination I knew, I would find my way. One thing which showed to make a strong difference by learning martial arts was the fact that I learned to read and write, which in so many ways made my life better.

I graduated as a student, got a job and finished a three-and-a-half-year long education in only 24 weeks. Later I became a psychotherapist. My life with Japanese martial arts has for sure improved my personal development. Today I myself am a sensei. A title which could be translated as “the one who has been here before” or “reborn”.

It’s my foremost wish to pass on the same joys, I have experienced in my life, to others.

Also, I would like to thank the senseis I have met during my lifetime. If not for them, I would not have been.

Humbly

Karlis Vase