Johann christoph friedrich gutsmuths biography of michael
Johann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuthsGerman gymnastJohann Christoph Friedrich GutsMuths, also called Guts Muth or Gutsmuths (9 August 1759 21 May 1839), was a teacher and educator in Germany, and is especially known for his role in the development of physical education. He is thought of as the "grandfather of gymnastics" the "father" being Friedrich Ludwig Jahn.