Heraklion
Eine Inspirationsreise mit Fungi Fung. A while ago Fungi said she could participate in the BJJ (Brasilien Ju Jitsu) Para World Championship in Crete this year. Do it! I said, but the registration turned out too pricey. Take these dollars from the Tanzpraxis scholarship, we continue our choreographic research on SPK- der Sommer-Phuong-Komplex (see below), and you bring home gold! ;)
It was more than inspiring. More than fifty nations in a beautiful competition hall. Siegerehrung with the Brasilien First Lady and potential collaborators with the highest team spirit. I observed take down patterns closely through the lense, documented and assisted during the trip. Sure it was an testo-loaded sport event with all it takes. The more I enjoyed running around as accredited photographer being allowed to the edge of the mat, and once in a while jumping away from fighters crossing the outlines of the fighting tatami. Here some impressions and more to tell later..
With many thanks to Senatskanzlei für Kultur und Medien Berlin / Tanzpraxis for the support of my choreographing research, and to the DJJB (Deutscher Ji Jutsu Bund).