Gert Nel Biography PDF Print E-mail

I have trained in Martial Arts for almost 30 years and still I realise there is still so much to learn. And after all this time the most important thing I have learnt is that you can never learn enough! One of the many ways that I am able to grow as a person and as a Martial Artist is first and foremost by having a healthy respect for Japanese and Chinese martial arts. Then I network with as many instructors from various styles of martial arts as possible. People I have trained under were first my friends and then my trainers and they have taught me like an open book. I could never thank them enough for what they have taught me as it has enabled me to apply this knowledge not only to the development of my Martial Arts but also in my daily life. God willing I will continue doing Martial Arts for the rest of my life.

Just a short timeline:
1990 – Awarded my black belt in Gu jaru karate.
1992 - Trained under Sifu Rafi Anteby
1998 – Awarded black belt in Kung Fu
2005 – Awarded black belt in kickboxing

People I have trained under:
Sensei John Edman - Gujaru Karate
Sifu Rafi Anteby - Hung Gar Kung Fu
Demitri Blimes - Former Russian Kick Boxing Champion
Shiaan Esron Magonu - Kyokshin Full Contact Karate
Danny Chu - Tai Chi and 8 Step Praying Mantis Kung Fu
Jose de Andrade - Senior head, Amok Knife Fighting in South Africa
Sacha Ernst - Senior head, Wing Tsun in South Africa
Mladen Bobic - Senior head Tai Boxing in South Africa