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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Dojo Kun

The creator of Dojo Kun. While it is difficult to say for certain who the creator of the Dojo Kun principles was, it is widely accepted that the Dojo Kun ...

New photograph of Itosu Ankō

Re-examination of the Itosu Ankō photo Only a few karate masters have had as much influence on karate development as Itosu Ankō (Itosu Yasutsune). He was born in Gibo Village ...

The use of Hikite

To unleash the full force of a punch, it's crucial for both arms to work in harmony, a principle frequently emphasized in the Dojo. One arm (the fist) is thrust ...