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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Shima – Okinawan Sumo

Wrestling has been a popular form of combat sport throughout history, with various styles and techniques developed by different cultures around the world. One such intriguing style is Shima, also ...

Kung fu styles

Kung Fu is a vast and diverse martial arts system that encompasses a wide range of styles, techniques, and philosophies. While it is challenging to provide an exact number, there ...

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 ...