Erich Rahn

Erich Rahn
Rahn demonstrating a flying armbar in 1931.
Born(1885-05-01)May 1, 1885
Berlin, Germany
DiedJuly 6, 1973 (aged 88)
Berlin, Germany
OccupationsMartial artist, actor and writer
Known forEuropean jujutsu

Erich Rahn (May 1, 1885 - July 6, 1973) was a German martial artist, actor and writer. He pioneered the practice of jujutsu and judo in Germany, being called the "founder of European Jiu-Jitsu".

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