PEOPLE WHO HELP YOU GROW.

My name is Christof Hangl – and martial arts are not just a part of my life, but my absolute passion. It was 28 years ago that kickboxing sparked my enthusiasm for movement, discipline and the powerful combination of physical control and mental strength. That spark has stayed with me ever since.

At the age of 20, I first encountered Modern Self Defence (MSD) and Wing Tsun – two systems that have had a lasting impact on my understanding of self-defence. From that moment on, I have trained in them with dedication and conviction, continuing to this day without ever losing my enthusiasm.

Driven by the joy of supporting people and giving them real security, I decided to deepen my passion. I completed training as a self-defence instructor, Wing Tsun Kids instructor and women’s assertiveness instructor. These qualifications allow me to share knowledge that strengthens, protects and builds self-confidence.

Since 2017, I have taught children, teenagers and adults with great enthusiasm. I am proud to support my students on their journey towards greater self-confidence, clarity and inner strength. For me, self-defence is much more than technique – it is an attitude, an awareness, a tool for everyday life. And that is exactly what I want to pass on.

I am passionate about what I do. Every training session is an opportunity for me to motivate people to develop their abilities and show them how much strength they already have within them.

My first conscious encounter with self-defence began in 2017, prompted by preparations for a trip around the world lasting almost three years.

During that time, self-protection became not only a sporting interest for me, but an essential life skill.

In 2023, I completed my diploma training as a self-defence instructor in combination with training as an outdoor instructor. Since then, I have been a member of SAZ and have trained in Modern Self Defence (MSD) and Wing Tsun (WT) there.

Since 2025, I have been expanding my martial arts repertoire with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

Also since 2025, I have been involved in Wing Tsun training for children, supporting them with age-appropriate work on assertiveness and self-defence.

As a freediving instructor, I also teach breathwork and deliberately combine breathing techniques with mental strength, stress regulation and physical control – in martial arts, self-defence and everyday life.

From 2026, I will begin instructor training at the “Selbst Stark” martial arts school in Telfs to further develop my technical and teaching expertise. My focus is on practical self-defence that can be used in everyday life, mental strength, and a safe, respectful training environment for children and adults.