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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Tegumi

Tegumi; An ancient martial art. Tegumi is an ancient martial art that originated in the old Ryukyu kingdom. Many masters believe it to be the original form of fighting in ...

Hidden techniques in Kata

Some instructors claim that Kata harbors hidden techniques, asserting that these were concealed during Karate's integration into the Okinawan school system to prevent potentially dangerous injuries. The notion was that ...

Practice Kihon

Kihon means basic technique; here we practice the basic techniques repeatedly. In addition to the technical aspects such as punches, blocks, and kicks, proper posture, balance, and breathing are also ...