Hello Guys, I want to introduce here a turkish martial arts master, Emin Boztepe. Emin was born in Eskisehir ( :applause: ) , Turkey, who migrated to Germany with his family. There, due to some practical needs, Emin began studying martial arts (MA) and turkish free style wrestling.

However the sort of martial arts, that would later make him a living legend in MA quarters was Wing Tsun, a practical derivation from the original Shaolin Kung Fu. The master of his, who not only taught him the art to the fullest he can but also made Germany the hotbed of this MA in Eurpe, was Kenneth Kernspecht. Boztepe was his favourite Pupil and soon became the Chief-Instructor of the Organization of Kernspecht (called EWTO) in North America, England and Scandinavia.
He fulfilled his obligations stemming from this position until he established his own Wing Tsun Organization, EBMAS, EminBoztepe Martial Arts System.( http://www.ebmas.net/ )
for Boztepe's Photos;
http://www.ebmas.net/germany/fotogalerien-...-emin-start.htm

For those, able to speak German here is a "Bericht" about Boztepe, in the magazine "Budoworld"
http://www.ebmas.net/germany/news-presse-2...4-budoworld.htm

Some pics from Emin






Training FBI;

some more pics to follow,











Regards

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EBMAS Instructor :: Dai-Sifu Emin Boztepe

Emin's early days in Germany were not easy due to his Turkish heritage. He was a constant target for racial insults and, more often than not, verbal abuse would swiftly turn into physical abuse. Martial arts became something of a necessity. His father urged him to begin training, and thus at age 14 Emin's martial arts career begun. His training quickly developed into a passion that he carries on to this day.


A True Martial Artist

Due to Emin's preference to effective self-defense techniques, he now views himself as a true martial artist and not a sportsman. It was this same preference that originally attracted him to WT when he saw a demonstration in Germany. This led him to seeking instruction from Keith Kernspecht, noted European WT master and senior student of Grandmaster Leung Ting. Many years of training in the WT system have now passed for Emin. He is thoroughly convinced that the self-defense techniques and philosophy of WT are second to none. He became the senior master Student of Dai Sifu Keith Kernspecht.

Embodiment of the WT Philosophy

The life of Emin Boztepe is a mirror for the WT Philosophy: be aggressive in all encounters while avoiding conflict whenever possible. When faced with the unavoidable challenge of conflict, meet it head on, finish it quickly, expend as little energy as possible and continue on your way. According to WT philosophy: the simplest, easiest and most effective way is the best way.
"Avoiding a physical confrontation that is not truly necessary does not mean being a coward but being humble," states Emin. "However, conflicts must be met head on when left no other choice because of possible harm to yourself, your loved ones or your family. This includes my EBMAS family, which currently spans over 30 countries."

Though Emin has trained in many different martial art disciplines, he currently bases his self-defense solely on Wing Tzun Kung Fu and Escrima. He feels this helps him fulfill his philosophy of ending conflicts quickly by using effective and simple techniques. These sort of techniques are the hallmark of WT. Emin confesses,
"I only believe in using techniques that work as fast as possible and minimize injury to myself. The WT philosophy states: To be kind to your enemy is to be cruel to yourself. Why be kind and gentle to someone who is trying to harm you or your loved ones?"



Training

The WT philosophy also advocates realistic training. Emin feels that this is one of the most important factors in developing effective self-defense techniques. Although Emin believes in other forms of training such as bag-training, aerobics, etc., he feels that nothing can take the place of sparring and WT Chi Sao practice with a live partner. Emin emphasizes that training should become a regular routine for any serious martial artist. "You can have the best techniques and the best instructors, but if you don't practice regularly and realistically it will not be useful." Emin exemplifies this himself by adhering to a strict training schedule of 4 hours a day.


Dai-Sifu Emin Today

Emin has been a professional WT Instructor throughout Europe for the past 20 years and has become widely recognized for his fighting skills. His Seminars are in great demand in Europe, the United States and Canada. He is the founder and the chief-instructor of EBMAS International.

He has trained many elite Police and Military Personnel, including the Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) of the FBI and the 4th Recon Battalion of the U.S. Marine Corps. He continues to commit his talents to help spread WT and Escrima in the United States and Europe.

Emin Videos;



http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4...boztepe&pl=true

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7...boztepe&pl=true

and here comes one of those real fights of Emin, this time against Master William Cheung, who for some reason dissed the master of Emin, Leung Ting.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7...boztepe&pl=true