Gunnar Droege started Jiu Jitsu in 1999 in a police club in Germany, and has practiced several martial arts since.
He started Shoirinji Kan Jiu Jitsu in 2007 and Shin Tai Wa Jiu Jitsu in 2011, and he holds instructor grades in both. He has taught classes since 2017 to both adults and children.
Outside the dojo he is a father, software engineer, musician, and appreciates all sorts of physical activity.
"The Jiu Jitsu Foundation teaches in the style of Shorinji Kan Jiu Jitsu.
"The Jiu Jitsu Foundation, is a progressive martial arts organisation. We acknowledge the history and practice of traditional martial arts, but place them in a modern setting for a modern changing society.
"Many people come to Jiu Jitsu for self-defence, others have different technical and spiritual goals. We will help you to strive to reach them, though they will all require effort, hard work and commitment.
"We pride ourselves on the Foundation being a friendly and inspiring place to train in martial arts and for having a very strong social scene at every level, from club and region to country."
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"Edinburgh Jitsu was set up in 1996 by Shihan Paul Golz. Our style is called (in Japanese) Shin Tai Wa Ryu, which means Co-ordination of Body and Mind.
"Edinburgh Jitsu is a member of the Central Registered Body for Scotland (CRBS), the body regulating volunteer-led organisations on behalf of the Scottish Government.
"We're also a founder member of Club Sport Edinburgh - the Edinburgh Council governing body for sports clubs in Edinburgh. We are passionate about supporting physical activity in Edinburgh."