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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 ...

Channan

The concept of certain kata being lost to the sands of time is not a new one. However, among these lost forms, none have been remembered and preserved quite like ...

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 ...