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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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The Bubishi – Part 2

Bubishi - The classic manual of combat. Fighting techniques mentioned in the Bubishi. While it doesn't provide an exhaustive list, it covers a wide range of techniques and principles. Here ...

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 life and history of Bodhidharma

Bodhidharma, known as Dámó in China and Daruma in Japan, is credited with founding Chan Buddhism, which later became Zen Buddhism in Japan. Mysterious Beginnings. The accounts of Bodhidharma's life ...