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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Martial Arts Researcher
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Jissen Karate

Best Karate Books

This is my curated selection of the finest karate books, carefully chosen from my perspective as a karate enthusiast. Whether you're an experienced practitioner aiming to enhance your knowledge or ...

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 ...

The Pinan/Heian Kata

Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The creation of the Pinan Kata was to make the introduction to Karate easier for ...