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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Martial Arts Researcher
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Okinawan Landscapes and Gardens

The Natural Beauty of Okinawa. Okinawa, a group of islands located in the southernmost part of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and meticulously maintained gardens. These natural wonders ...

Best Karate Books

This is my curated selection of the finest karate books, carefully chosen from my perspective as a karate enthusiast. Whether you're an experienced practitioner aiming to enhance your knowledge or ...

Karate styles, take a slice

After 25 years of sportskarate, and standardization of Shotokan, I had to acknowledge that Shotokan no longer was an option for me. My personal development in Karate has stopped, and ...