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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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The seven virtues of Bushido

What is the Code of Bushido? The Code of Bushido is an old code, originating in Japan during the feudal period which lasted from the 12th to the 19th century ...

The history of the black belt

The history of martial arts belts, particularly the black belt and the introduction of colored belts, encompasses various stories and influences that have shaped the ranking system we know today ...

Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 2

Kata is a series of movements consisting of offensive and defensive combat techniques, which are composed of former Karate masters. To create Kata was a method of remembering techniques, as ...