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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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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, ...

Bodhidharma and martial arts

Did Bodhidharma already know martial arts? I did some research about Bodhidharma's background in martial arts. This is what I found. The origins of Bodhidharma's martial arts background are somewhat ...

Ball- or heel turn in karate

Now and then, I get this question from a student: "Which part of the foot should we use as a pivoting point when we turn? Should we pivot on the ...