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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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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 ...

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, ...

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 ...