Hermann Harms was born in February 1950 in Gelsenkirchen Buer/ Germany. In April 1957 his older brother carried him forward for the first time to Judo training. Already after short time it was clear for him, that it concerns more than only sport here.

Martial arts became one of its life contents. He tried different martial art systems. 1971 then finally he examination to the first Dan. Since then he is Jiu Jitsu and other self-defence systems teaching.

Hermann Harms does not have financial interests in martial arts or in degrees. He found world-wide along human and sporty contacts, relations, friendships and exchange of ideas. His interest in the Asiatic martial arts gave him connection to Asia. He travelled often to Asia. Here he became acquainted with his wife. Since 1984 he is lucky married.

Martial art teachers believe often, that the are infallible. Hermann Harms always learned from his own errors and mistakes. After over 50 years practice he knows now, that one never learns to end. Hermann Harms slogan is: "who believes everything to know, has not yet enough learned! Hermann Harms is persistent and he acts always with regard to the future and prudently. He says that the human abilities are so different, like humans are different in size, weight or shape. One must understand that, otherwise one remains alone or is alone left. It is large difference between theory and practice. It is not easy to found good and practical realizations from the martial arts for our daily life. Grandmaster Harms does not regard his work in the martial arts as load or trouble. He experiences constantly peaceful and meaningful with one another with different humans. This creates a good life feeling and serves also the common weal.

The engine in addition probably lies in his Christian basic adjustment to the life. He always had his financial security in a good occupation. We know that humans never carry his best out under obligation. Interest with joy in the own achievement and iron will each ambitious goal to be reached. This is what Hermann Harms lives. This he shows to his pupils in all over the world.

The way of Hermann Harms from the slim and shy boy to the well known martial arts Grandmaster was long as a half century. That way to go was worth for him and his pupils. It brought many people on the correct way of life. After more then 35 years as teacher in his spare time, after his daily work, he is today a really Grandmaster. He did not think that he would come so far. He will works further world-wide as an advisor for organizations, trains its pupils locally and holds European-wide seminars.

Master Harms is not professional martial arts teacher. He don’t run an own school. He is not unbeaten champion in what style ever. He is still willing to learn more. His style of Jiu - Jitsu called Goshin-Jutsu ore “Self-defence- Style” and is not sport. This is not to create a fighting machine, but by using his knowledge of the Martial-Arts in daily life, he should aspire to become a better person; Firm in brain and body. Looking at some arts today it would seem that they have descended to the level of night club bouncing, street fighting.

In contrast to many highly graduated masters he is not afraid of attending courses of instruction or visiting foreign schools and associations (federations) in order to cultivate friendships to other respectable members of martial arts and use them along the lines of BUDO as a way to international understanding and universal peace. He has been or still is a member of the most renowned world-wide acting professional associations of the corresponding martial arts which he has been studying and teaching. He is teaching in various clubs, societies and associations Martial-Arts and (specially) self-defence.

His body is now 58 years old however his heart is substantially younger. Hopefully he remains us still for a long time as fantastic teacher and a fatherly friend (even with strong hand).

Written by Khun Chalam

Grandmaster Hermann Harms can be reach at E-mail: hermann_harms@web.de Website: www.jutsu-adademie-harms.de.

COMBAT WARRIOR E-MAGAZINE September 2008 / CombatWarriorMag.com