Rhinefelden, Germany 2008
On the 13th June 2008 a large Irish contingent travelled to Rhinefelden, Germany, for the 4th International Jiu-Jitsu Seminar hosted by Shihan Oliver Gugel (6th Dan Jiu-Jitsu). Students and instructors from Kilkenny, Waterford and Maynooth Jiu-Jitsu Clubs enjoyed an intensive weekend of training with jiu-jitsu masters from Germany, England, Switzerland, Portugal, and New Zealand. Renshi Hazel Farrell (Waterford), and Sensei Jonathan Quinn (Kilkenny) also instructed throughout the weekend and were very well received by the international students.
The hospitality was top class, with an enjoyable banquet on Saturday night in a local beer garden accompanied by a very entertaining rock band. As always, it was a wonderful opportunity not only to have a great weekend of training, but also to meet old and new friends.
The festivities of the weekend were heightened when Soke Richard Morris (10th Dan Jiu-jitsu) presented Renshi Hazel Farrell with her 4th Dan grade. The Irish instructor was delighted to be awarded her long-awaited grades while in Germany, surrounded by so many friends and students. Congratulations!
See our photo gallery for photos of the event.
