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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 1

By learning Kata, you get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the ancient masters. If you perform Kata with the right spirit, confidence, and humility, you will eventually ...

Ryukyuan Caste System

Hierarchy in the Ryukyu Kingdom - A Complex Caste System. The Ryukyu Kingdom, a historical gem situated in the captivating landscapes of what is now Okinawa, Japan, was characterized by ...

The Naihanchi Kata

The Naihanchi Kata is a very old Kata, which can be found in many different styles and variations. The special thing about this Kata is the movement in a straight ...