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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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The Pinan/Heian Kata

Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The creation of the Pinan Kata was to make the introduction to Karate easier for ...

Tegumi: The Foundation of Shima – Okinawan Sumo!

In connection with this article, it is recommended to read these two articles first: Tegumi and Shima - Okinawan sumo. Tegumi: The Foundation of Shima - Okinawan Sumo! In the realm ...

The seven virtues of Bushido

What is the Code of Bushido? The Code of Bushido is an old code, originating in Japan during the feudal period which lasted from the 12th to the 19th century ...