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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Okinawan Landscapes and Gardens

The Natural Beauty of Okinawa. Okinawa, a group of islands located in the southernmost part of Japan, is renowned for its stunning landscapes and meticulously maintained gardens. These natural wonders ...

Kalaripayattu

First of all, what is Kalaripayattu? Kalaripayattu is a martial art form that originated in the Indian state of Kerala and is believed to be one of the oldest surviving ...

My interpretation: Shuto-uke

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Shuto-uke. The well-known basic use of Shuto-uke. My interpretation: Shuto-uke Shuto-uke can be used just like Uchi-uke or Gedan-barai, ...