Jeet Kune Do in Aachen: the Shouraki martial arts school since 1995

Dai Sifu Reza Shouraki is an experienced instructor and martial artist. He was born in March 1964 in Babolsar, Iran, and started wrestling at the age of three. Since then he has practised many martial arts, including taekwondo, boxing, Wing Chun and Jeet Kune Do. During his military service he was trained in knife and combat techniques and had to fight in the war between Iran and Iraq. These experiences taught him a great deal about fighting, life and death. As an instructor, Dai Sifu Reza Shouraki is highly experienced and has trained many students to become successful martial artists. He teaches his students not only fighting techniques but also the values of respect, discipline and self-control.

German has been involved in boxing since the age of 13 and was shaped over the years by various experienced trainers. He fought several amateur bouts and prepared intensively for professional sport. He also gained around four years of experience in wrestling and trained MMA. Besides his boxing experience, this gives him a versatile understanding of different martial arts. Today German passes on his technical knowledge and his passion for boxing as a trainer at Shouraki. With his calm, likeable and friendly manner he creates a pleasant training atmosphere and places great value on clean technique, strong fundamentals and the individual development of his participants.

Jolin has been active in kickboxing since 2017 and has trained intensively since 2020. She also has experience in boxing and has already gained competition experience as a C-class kickboxer. As a trainer she passes on her knowledge and experience with great commitment to the youngest members at Shouraki. It is not only about the sporting basics: discipline, respect and building self-confidence play an equally important role in her kids' training. With her experience and her joy in martial arts, she wants to show the children how to develop in sport and at the same time believe in themselves.

Hasti looks back on around 25 years of sporting experience and has been active at Shouraki for seven years. Today she leads the women's fitness kickboxing & Thai boxing class and is a trainer for LES MILLS BODYPUMP, BODYCOMBAT and GRIT. With plenty of energy, motivation and a special feel for people, she accompanies her participants as they grow stronger physically and mentally. Her training combines fitness, martial arts and mental strength, with the aim of strengthening not only physical performance but also trust in your own body and your own abilities. As a trainee holistic meditation teacher, Hasti complements her sporting work with elements of breathing, mindfulness and relaxation. Personal contact and individual support for her participants are an important part of her work. “You are what you think you are. And you are much stronger than you believe.”

Pascal Hintzen is an MMA and grappling trainer as well as an experienced competitor at professional and amateur level. He brings many years of experience in MMA, grappling, Luta Livre, kickboxing and K1 and has, among other things, stepped into the cage for KSW. As a trainer he combines technical precision, athleticism and practical fight training.

Karsten is an MMA trainer at Shouraki and guides our members through the varied mixed martial arts training. The focus is on technique, control and structured training.

Yahya began kickboxing at the age of twelve and fought his first competition bout at 16. Over the years he also gained experience in classic boxing, Wushu Sanda and Muay Thai, though kickboxing always remained his main sport. In 2017 he became state champion in Muay Thai and has many years of competition experience in Germany and abroad. Yahya has been part of the Shouraki team since 2023 and is one of our key trainers in kickboxing. He leads the kickboxing training for beginners and advanced students, trains our active fighters and looks after the Ninja kids' group. He also offers individual personal training in kickboxing. His passion for competitive sport has remained to this day, and further fights are planned for the future too.