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Dr. Saul R. Cohe
Founder, Father, Teacher, Friend
1928 – 2020
There will be services on Tuesday, March 3rd at noon at the Levinson Funeral Home at 8900 Reistertown Road in Pikesville, MD 21208. Phone number is 410-653-8900.
A Burial service will be the following day, Wednesday, March 4, at 1:00 at the Fairview Cemetery 1100 E. Broad Street in Westfield, NJ (phone number 908-232-0781).
I had a nice drive
the journey was full and wide
the outing complete
– Matsuo Bashō, 1644-1694
The Stradivarius Davidoff cello defines what a cello can be, what is possible; it sets a standard that, once you’ve heard it, you can never forget.
– Richard Sennett, The Craftsman
The way it was.
Faithfully,
Scot Lynch
Yondan, Tsugiashi-do Ju-Jitsu
March 1, 2020
Sending Prayers for God’s Strength and Comfort for Family and Friends at this time of loss. Doc touched many People with way more than his hands . His sincere kindness and dedication was overwhelming pure . I loved his smile and to here him laugh .
March 2, 2020
To call this man my teacher and my friend is a understatement. He shared his wisdom not just about martial arts, but about life. Being a humble man, he once told myself and another sensei we were to respectful . We both smiled and told him your “Doc” . And if your reading this you know what I mean. He was an amazing man, and will never be forgotten.
March 2, 2020
We called him, simply, “Doc.” We called him this in precisely the same way that American writers of the late 20th Century called Ernest Hemmingway “Papa.”
March 2, 2020
A lasting and profound influence in my life as a martial artist and human being. RIP Domo arigato Sokesama. My heartfelt sympathies to Doc’s family and his extended family.
March 2, 2020
Soke Doc Cohe was a great martial artist and a great man. Always willing to teach, exchange ideas,explore solutions. develop new techniques and expand his knowledge. His wisdom allowed him to demonstrate a technique,explain how it worked and also to diagnose what errors you made in trying to emulate it. His humble attitude put you at ease but his superior knowledge and execution of technique was overwhelming and an inspiration train harder and achieve what he showed you. I can hear him when I teach “There’s no muscle in the tussle.” ” Do what you thought you saw” or ” First one to move looses.” His influence and guidance enhanced all of us and me as a martial artist and sensei. Doc enlightened us from hard to soft, from complicated to simple and elegant, and to enjoy the journey as a martial artist instead of defining ourselves by the rank we achieve. Thanks for everything you taught us. I will do my best to pass it on. Rest in Peace my teacher and friend. Shihan AL SHACKIL
March 2, 2020
One my many memories is during one of his many seminars here in 29palms CA . He was doing a technique and I was his Uki for the technique where a palm strike was involved and I fell on the mat, he proceeded to stop tell everyone that I was a good uki but that was not neccessary and I prceeded to tell everyone that I didnt fall for on purpose and proceed to show his hand print on my chest to prove to everyone that it was not a trick, he then proceeded to apologize for injury but told him it was not necessary because I was Marine and I can take it, he then laughed and that he should have known it . I will miss him dearly for the knowledge he past on to me. I still pass on the knowledge to my students to this day.
March 2, 2020
Some people get lucky once or twice in life. I got lucky twice a week, every week, for 16 years. Doc’s knowledge and his ability to freely share it in the dojo held top priority status in my life. I am forever grateful.
March 3, 2020
Doc you were amazing. I have met many a martial arts person in my life, but you are truly I found to be one of the most talented, gifted knowledgeable people I have ever met. When I first heard of you I said to myself, I NEED TO MEET THIS GUY! When finally I did, I was in awe as I found a connection as to the Chee you projected. Doc is in all of us to carry on his teachings and respectfulness toward others. I have not been long in your Tsugiashi-Do family, I was accepted as one of your own with great pride and to know him and the others in his TDJ family. Doc you and Mickey are now forever together in that GRAND DOJO working on those WHAT IF questions???? You are forever in my heart and mind as we all walk the path of the way of Tsugiashi-Do Jujitsu…….OUS !!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
March 5, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cohe family. Doc, you will be missed. I always enjoyed coming to your house before class and breaking bread with you; talking, training, and enjoying life. Other than my father, you are one of the most important men in my life. I will always remember your generosity, knowledge and companionship. RIP Sensei.
March 6, 2020
Such memorable memories of seminars in 29 Palms watching Doc do his thing. His method of teaching resulted in local martial artists from many styles eagerly looking forward to the yearly seminars.
I looked forward to the seminars, because every year Doc would bring a different set of senior students to assist in teaching areas I had requested. This resulted in my meeting many of Doc’s TDJ extended family and I receiving the knowledge to continue growth in TDJ.
Thanks Doc, you are missed.
March 6, 2020
Thank you, everyone for the kind words. You all articulate your feelings towards Doc (aka Pop Pop, possibly an ironic title) in a way that can only bring smiles. I am so glad he had the same kind of impact on others as he did on me. A true example to aspire to. I fondly remember being able to come with him occasionally to classes at the high school and also having encounters with many of you throughout my childhood. TDJ was a huge part of his life and something he truly loved and cherished. Thank you again for the kind words and also for the support you provided at the funeral. My dad told me there was a strong turn out.
Best to all,
Joey