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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Martial Arts Researcher
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Jissen Karate

How karate lost its grappling techniques

Tracing the transformation of karate from a grappling art to a kicking and punching discipline. Itosu Anko and Funakoshi's vision. In the early 1900s, Itosu Anko embarked on a revolutionary ...

Shurijo Castle, Ryukyuan History and Cultural Heritage

Shurijo Castle, located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Over its existence ...

Kung Fu history

Kung Fu, also known as Wushu, is a form of Chinese martial arts that has a long and rich history dating back thousands of years. The origins of Kung Fu ...