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Johan Hausen - 1982

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Why I Wanted to Interview Johan
For most people an intense 2 hour gymnastic training session would usually be followed by a period of rest. This apparently doesn't apply to Johan who usually follows such a session with more training! Not just any training either, but an intense session of striking trees to condition his forearms. I was interested in exploring what motivates someone to want to do this. I also wanted to know what needs to be put in place to be able to do it, as such activities are surely as demanding on the mind as they are on the body. It is this motivation and drive that I wanted to explore with Johan during our interview.

Sporting Achievements & Accomplishments
  • Junior German Taekwondo Champion in 2000 (runner up in 1999).
  • Fought several of the best Taekwondo fighters in the world including Athens Olympian (4th place) Tuncay Caliskan.
  • Accomplished recreational gymnast with an ever growing repoitoire of tricks and maneuvers.
  • Beat the German Silver Medalist (Athens) in a long distance run during a national team training session.
  • Holds a second Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and a license to coach. This has been the culmination of  10 years training. 

More Interesting Information
  • Johan speaks basic Chinese
  • National Diploma in Acupuncture 
  • Bachelor in Health Science Acupuncture from NZCCM in Christchurch (Registered Acupuncturist).
  • BA in film and broadcast production from London Metropolitan University.
  • Johan considers that his biggest achievement was to bounce back from a knee injury. Doctors told him he would not be able to compete professionally anymore, nor for that matter live pain free. He proved them wrong.
  • Johan has been to china six times, twice (2004/2005) to Shaolin (Henan China) to practice Shaolin Kung Fu. Four times (2008,2010,2011,2012) to Wudang to practice a more internal style called Wudang Kung Fu.  
  • Johan takes an avid interest in Buddhism, Daoism, Mohism and Chinese culture in general (especially calligraphy and history), and also practices Taiji.
  • Representing Germany in Taekwondo has been a bumpy ride for Johan who has been dogged by bad luck 3 times. First in Toulouse France, where he tore his peritoneal ligament. Second due to a cancelled trip to Tehran Iran (due to President Bush referring to Iran as the axis of evil). And third where a bad flu 2 days before the event forced him out of the team that traveled to the Netherlands.

Services & Contacts

Johan works in Queenstown for Queenstown Health. He can be contacted using the details below.
  • Website: www.queenstownhealth.com
  • Email Johan: johanhausen@web.de
  • Phone: 021-0236-1275


Interview Menu

The sacrifices I made early on made things easier for me (1:55) 
Subject/Resource links: What Makes Motivated People Different?

In the beginning ego played a part in wanting to train but now it’s all about the feeling of well-being I get when I train (2:31) 
Subject/Resource links: Why are We Motivated to Change at All? 

Goals can be good but for me it’s about enjoying the journey (2:09) 
Subject/Resource links: Having a Clear Direction or Goal Before Starting

Finding a good coach or group is a good way to take the first steps plus it must be something you enjoy (4:24) 
Subject/Resource links: Getting Started and Taking the First Steps

Self-awareness is the starting point for anyone wanting to start exercising or exercise more (1:47) 
Subject/Resource links: Self-Awareness and Motivation

Motivation is like your mood in that there are ups and downs. You have to work with what you have at the time (1:33) 
Subject/Resource links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Being Motivated - On-going Journey or End Point?

Diet, sleep and relationships as the main barriers to exercising (3:02) 
Subject/Resource links: Self-Awareness and Motivation / Barriers to Motivation 

Training in a group and mixing things up as a way to maintain motivation (2:08) 
Subject/Resource links: Maintaining Motivation

The 24hr rule, exercise as a lifestyle, the value of a trainer or coach and establishing what works best for you (3:04) 
Subject/Resource links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice 

Common sense ideas for eating and sleeping better (1:56) 
Subject/Resource links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice

Sometimes all it takes is a single moment to trigger change (1:29)
Subject/Resource links: Key Ideas Insights and Advice 

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