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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Tsumasaki-geri

Tsumasaki-geri is a kick with the tip of the toes. Some would argue that this is the right way to kick (the old way of Okinawan kicking), compared to our ...

Rules about the Embusen

Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement). First, we need to define the term "Kiten". Wikipedia says: .. "Nearly all Japanese-influenced Kata start and end on exactly the same Embusen ...

Chinkuchi – Another fancy word

Chinkuchi. Chinkuchi, a term derived from the Okinawan language, represents the harmonious synchronization of mind and body, yielding maximum force with minimal effort. It requires the perfect coordination of muscles, ...