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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Martial Arts Researcher
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Jissen Karate

Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 3, Kime

In the following, I will try to clarify what I understand by Kime. There have been a lot of different explanations for Kime over time. One explanation is that one's ...

The Ancient Origins and Evolution of Karate

Karate, a martial art that has captured the imaginations of millions worldwide, has a rich history that dates back centuries. Originating in the ancient civilizations of China before finding their ...

Sōkon “Bushi” Matsumura

Matsumura Sōkon, also known as Sōkon “Bushi” Matsumura, was a revered martial artist from Okinawa who made significant contributions to the development and preservation of traditional Okinawan martial arts. Matsumura ...