Joachim Thumfart
Joachim (Joe) Thumfart (born August 2, 1970 in Cologne ) is a successful German Ju-Jutsu athlete.
At the beginning of the 1980s Thumfart began with Ju-Jutsu, his main sport, in which he currently (2011) holds the 7th Dan . Other martial arts were added later, such as karate , judo , Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Luta Livre .
He was a member of the German national team from 1990 to 2000 . Today he is a Ju-Jutsu teacher, qualified trainer of the German Sports Association, state trainer Ju-Jutsu in Baden-Württemberg , as well as a functionary in numerous organizations related to Ju-Jutsu and martial arts.
Since February 2009, Thumfart has been Director Sport & Technology of the Ju-Jitsu International Federation (JJIF).
successes
In his main sport, Ju-Jutsu, Thumfart can boast considerable success. a .:
He was a ten-time German champion in Ju-Jutsu in the disciplines of fighting, form competition and duo competition.
1996 Vice European Champion in Brazilian Ju-Jitsu
1997 third at the European Championships in Ju-Jutsu Fighting
In 1998 he and his team partner Sascha Vetter became world champion in the Ju-Jutsu duo competition and won the European Cup
2003 win at Shooto Brazil III
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Thumfart, Joachim |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Thumfart, Joe |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German Ju-Jutsu athlete |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 2nd August 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Cologne |