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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Martial Arts Researcher
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Jissen Karate

My interpretation: Age-uke

In this article and the upcoming five articles, I will show some alternative approaches to basic blocking techniques. Here I will show you how I interpret basic blocks, and how ...

Glima, Iceland’s martial arts

Unveiling Iceland's Viking Legacy. Glima, a martial art deeply rooted in Icelandic heritage, stands as a testament to the rich Viking legacy. Developed during the Viking Age, Glima has evolved ...

How karate lost its grappling techniques

Tracing the transformation of karate from a grappling art to a kicking and punching discipline. Itosu Anko and Funakoshi's vision. In the early 1900s, Itosu Anko embarked on a revolutionary ...