Solingen. Boxing against the opponent’s claws with gusto, paying attention to the correct footwork and optimally coordinating the leading hand and punching hand: Dennis Paul from the Pazuru martial arts school brings a lot of expertise and practical tips to the young people he trains in Hasseldelle every week.
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The sports program for young people aged 17 and over has been running in the area since September and, according to Paul, has been “well received”. “Sometimes more come, sometimes less, but everyone is motivated and participates really well. Many people have ideas and wishes about what they would like to learn,” says the long-time martial arts instructor, who is always about more than just teaching technique. “Martial arts always means learning the rules and respecting your opponent. Young people in particular often go overboard with their energy. It’s important to learn to regulate yourself.” This works very well in sports like boxing, karate or jiu-jitsu.
Martial arts always means learning the rules and respecting your opponent.
Dennis Paul
Martial artist
He was happy to cooperate with the “Wir in der Hasseldelle” association and the Bergische Krankenkasse (BKK) as a sponsor in order to develop such a sports offer and establish it in the Hasseldelle.
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There has been a regular sports program during the holidays for children and younger teenagers for years. But “older young people have so far gone under the radar,” says Julia Klauke from the BKK. “In light of the incidents last New Year’s Eve in the Hasseldelle district, we consulted intensively with the ‘We in the Hasseldelle’ association in order to start something for this age group,” adds district manager Malte Andresen.
Pazuru’s martial arts training succeeded in getting young people excited about it. “Martial arts are obviously more attractive than something as harmless as volleyball or basketball,” observes Dennis Paul. “That seems cooler.” He often hears the objection as to whether this type of sport is more likely to encourage aggression and violence than to prevent it.
The trainer vehemently contradicts this prejudice: Martial arts not only improve a feeling for your own physical limits, but also for those of your opponent. In addition, a set of rules helps to control the flow of energy. And finally, this sport is both physically and mentally demanding in a positive way. “After the training session, everyone is exhausted from the intensive concentration on the necessary body coordination, endurance and muscle strength.”
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