Linker Haken, Rechte aufs Kreuz - TAZ 05.05.2026

Then there are martial arts clubs such as Culture Academy, which take a distinctive approach of their own to promoting democratic structures in the martial arts scene. […] The training timetable, a slate board covered in colourful writing in the hallway, lists not only mixed martial arts, yoga, kids’ capoeira, Thai boxing and kickboxing, but also cooking, media education, political education and time for socialising. Cheerful voices come from the kitchen, where young people are cooking for everyone. […] The hour-long class begins without the bow customary in BJJ or any other rituals. Association director and coach Christian Köhler-Warmbrunn is taking part too. In his mid-forties, he studied ethnology and wrote a dissertation on martial arts. As he wrestles, his head presses hard against his partner’s upper body.

Linker Haken, Rechte aufs Kreuz: taz on Martial Arts
»Overall, we need more government funding, licensed coaches and more activities for children and young people« - Christian Köhler-Warmbrunn, coach and association director