Georges Stobbaerts
Born
1940-11-30, Casablanca
Died
2014-01-06, Estoril
Also known as
George Paulo Stobbaerts
Description
Georges Stobbaerts (1940–2014) was a Belgian-born, Portuguese-naturalised martial artist, born in Casablanca. He founded the first aikido and kendo dojo in Africa (Budo Club du Maroc, 1962) and was the pioneer who introduced aikido to Portugal in the 1960s, settling in the country in 1971/72 with the Budokan of Portugal dojo in Cascais. He was uchi-deshi of Kiyoshi Nakakura in kendo and iaido, trained judo under Kenshiro Abe, and held 8th dan in aikido from the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, which also conferred on him the title of Hanshi and declared his school a Ryu. He founded the TenChi cultural centre in Sintra (1978) and created the Tenchi Tessen art of movement (1985).
Teachers (2)
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Abbe Kenshirōsports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō ProbableProbableIn his 2001 interview Stobbaerts names Kenshiro Abe as his judo master, who also showed him the first elements of aikido; Abe taught judo in Europe in the 1950s-60s where Stobbaerts began his practice.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkIn his 2001 interview Stobbaerts names Kenshiro Abe as his judo master, who also showed him the first elements of aikido; Abe taught judo in Europe in the 1950s-60s where Stobbaerts began his practice. -
Nakakura Kiyoshisports_martial_artsKendo ProbableProbableStobbaerts states in his 2001 interview that he was uchi-deshi of Kiyoshi Nakakura in kendo and iaido, living in the same house as him; a 1970 World Kendo Championships photograph is captioned with Nakakura as his master.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.Uchi-deshi (1970)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkStobbaerts states in his 2001 interview that he was uchi-deshi of Kiyoshi Nakakura in kendo and iaido, living in the same house as him; a 1970 World Kendo Championships photograph is captioned with Nakakura as his master.visibilityFirst-handsports_martial_artsMuso Shinden Ryu ProbableProbableThe same interview states Stobbaerts was uchi-deshi of Nakakura in the disciplines of kendo and iaido; Nakakura's iaido was Muso Shinden Ryu, the style he taught at the Yushinkan.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.Uchi-deshi (1970)fact_checkassessed by FSMverified
1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkThe same interview states Stobbaerts was uchi-deshi of Nakakura in the disciplines of kendo and iaido; Nakakura's iaido was Muso Shinden Ryu, the style he taught at the Yushinkan.
Lineage
- Kendo Nakakura KiyoshiNakayama Hakudō · 2 generations
- Muso Shinden RyuNakakura KiyoshiNakayama Hakudō · 2 generations
Ranks (1)
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military_tech8 dan ConfirmedConfirmed8th dan in aikido from the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, confirmed by Stobbaerts himself in the 2001 interview and dated 1995 by the TenChi Aikido biography.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.Dan-Kyu System (1995)granted by Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society
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3 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_check8th dan in aikido from the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai, confirmed by Stobbaerts himself in the 2001 interview and dated 1995 by the TenChi Aikido biography.visibilityFirst-hand
Students (9)
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Manuel Galrinhosports_martial_artsAikidō ConfirmedConfirmedGalrinho states in his 2000 interview that he began aikido in 1977 in Setúbal and soon attended Stobbaerts' classes in Cascais and Alcântara; the FPA history confirms he was a student of Stobbaerts.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.location_onBudokan of Portugal badge (1977)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkGalrinho states in his 2000 interview that he began aikido in 1977 in Setúbal and soon attended Stobbaerts' classes in Cascais and Alcântara; the FPA history confirms he was a student of Stobbaerts. -
Leopoldo Ferreirasports_martial_artsAikidō ConfirmedConfirmedWell-documented student of Georges Stobbaerts from 1972 to 1976, mentioned in both his own 2000 interview and Stobbaerts' interview confirming the teacher-student relationshipThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.location_onBudokan of Portugal badge (1972–1976)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkWell-documented student of Georges Stobbaerts from 1972 to 1976, mentioned in both his own 2000 interview and Stobbaerts' interview confirming the teacher-student relationshipvisibilityFirst-hand -
Carlos Pereirasports_martial_artsAikidō ConfirmedConfirmedFrom interview, direct source. Stobbaerts names Carlos Manuel Pereira as the student who organized and structured aikido in Portugal and calls him the true pioneer.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkFrom interview, direct source. Stobbaerts names Carlos Manuel Pereira as the student who organized and structured aikido in Portugal and calls him the true pioneer.visibilityFirst-hand“O professor de Aikido era o Carlos Pereira, aluno do Mestre Stobbaerts, o de Karate era o Dr. Fragoso Fernandes, aluno do Dr. Pires Martins, (o introdutor do Karate em Portugal) que era o responsável pelo Karate. Professor de Filosofia, foi uma das pessoas que mais me marcou nas Artes Marciais, pela sua abordagem séria, rigorosa e profundamente empenhada.”
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Hassan Iddedirsports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō ProbableProbableDuclos states in his Surya interview that Iddedir was one of Stobbaerts' students with whom he studied judo; the relationship is stated from the perspective of the next generation and details are sparse.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkDuclos states in his Surya interview that Iddedir was one of Stobbaerts' students with whom he studied judo; the relationship is stated from the perspective of the next generation and details are sparse. -
M'Barek Alaouisports_martial_artsAikidō ConfirmedConfirmedAlaoui states in his 2011 Aikido Journal interview that he began aikido in 1957 with European teachers including Georges Stobbaerts in Morocco; Stobbaerts likewise called him one of his students in his 2001 interview. The student-teacher relationship is confirmed from both sides.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.location_onBudo Club of Morocco badge (1957)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkAlaoui states in his 2011 Aikido Journal interview that he began aikido in 1957 with European teachers including Georges Stobbaerts in Morocco; Stobbaerts likewise called him one of his students in his 2001 interview. The student-teacher relationship is confirmed from both sides.visibilityFirst-hand -
Emile Metzingersports_martial_artsAikidō ProbableProbableMetzinger began aikido in 1964 in Casablanca according to M'barek Alaoui's 2011 interview, at a time when Stobbaerts ran the Budo Club du Maroc; the AJ interview records that Metzinger and Alaoui left Stobbaerts in 1970 to create the Syu do kan.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.location_onBudo Club of Morocco badge (1964–1970)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkMetzinger began aikido in 1964 in Casablanca according to M'barek Alaoui's 2011 interview, at a time when Stobbaerts ran the Budo Club du Maroc; the AJ interview records that Metzinger and Alaoui left Stobbaerts in 1970 to create the Syu do kan.visibilityFirst-hand -
Jean-Marc Duclossports_martial_artsAikidō ConfirmedConfirmedDuclos began aikido in 1968 in Casablanca with Stobbaerts, continued under Obélianne in Casablanca 1971-73 during Stobbaerts' absence, then resumed with Stobbaerts in Portugal from 1974 until 1998; Stobbaerts awarded him 5th dan. The 34-year master relationship (1964-1998) spans both arts.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.location_onBudo Club of Morocco badge (1968–1971) location_onBudokan of Portugal badge (1974–1998)
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3 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkDuclos began aikido in 1968 in Casablanca with Stobbaerts, continued under Obélianne in Casablanca 1971-73 during Stobbaerts' absence, then resumed with Stobbaerts in Portugal from 1974 until 1998; Stobbaerts awarded him 5th dan. The 34-year master relationship (1964-1998) spans both arts.visibilityFirst-handvisibilityFirst-handsports_martial_artsKōdōkan Jūdō ConfirmedConfirmedDuclos states in his Surya interview that he began judo 'more or less in 1964' with Stobbaerts, and that Stobbaerts was his master from 1964 to 1998; judo was the brief early phase before aikido took over in 1968.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.location_onBudo Club of Morocco badge (1964–1968)fact_checkassessed by FSMverified
2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkDuclos states in his Surya interview that he began judo 'more or less in 1964' with Stobbaerts, and that Stobbaerts was his master from 1964 to 1998; judo was the brief early phase before aikido took over in 1968.visibilityFirst-hand -
Gérard Obelliannesports_martial_artsAikidō ProbableProbableIn his Aikido Journal interview Obellianne states he began aikido in 1967 or 1968 with Georges Stobbaerts, who was obliged to leave Morocco in 1970, at which point Obellianne took over the Budo Club du Maroc.The evidence favours the claim and nothing credible contradicts it, but it falls short of establishing it.location_onBudo Club of Morocco badge (1967–1970)
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1 source expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkIn his Aikido Journal interview Obellianne states he began aikido in 1967 or 1968 with Georges Stobbaerts, who was obliged to leave Morocco in 1970, at which point Obellianne took over the Budo Club du Maroc. -
Daniel Laurentsports_martial_artsAikidō ConfirmedConfirmedLaurent trained aikido for about four years (reaching 2nd kyu) at the Budo Club du Maroc under Georges Stobbaerts, as stated in the FPA history and confirmed by Stobbaerts in his interview.The evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.location_onBudo Club of Morocco badge (1962–1966)
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2 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkLaurent trained aikido for about four years (reaching 2nd kyu) at the Budo Club du Maroc under Georges Stobbaerts, as stated in the FPA history and confirmed by Stobbaerts in his interview.
Honours (1)
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receipt_longHanshiHanshi ConfirmedConfirmedgeorgesstobbaerts.com and the FPA history of aikido in Portugal both state the Hanshi title; the DNBK's own 2006 officials roster independently confirms it from the awarding body's own record rather than either self-published accountThe evidence establishes the claim: it is sufficient and consistent, and any conflicting evidence is resolved.Title (1995)granted by Greater Japan Martial Virtue Society
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3 sources expand_moreFrederico MuñozResearcher, Martialisfact_checkgeorgesstobbaerts.com and the FPA history of aikido in Portugal both state the Hanshi title; the DNBK's own 2006 officials roster independently confirms it from the awarding body's own record rather than either self-published account
Sources
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Muñoz, Frederico (YEAR_PLACEHOLDER). Georges Stobbaerts. In Martialis: Martial
Arts Lineage Database. https://martial.is/entity/01KJJAWN29MA64W22606R3WD7D - CC
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@incollection{martialis_01KJJAWN29MA64W22606R3WD7D, author = {Muñoz, Frederico},
title = {Georges Stobbaerts}, booktitle = {Martialis: Martial Arts Lineage
Database}, year = {YEAR_PLACEHOLDER}, url =
{https://martial.is/entity/01KJJAWN29MA64W22606R3WD7D}, urldate =
{ACCESSED_DATE_PLACEHOLDER}, note = {CC BY-SA 4.0} }
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