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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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The use of Hikite

To unleash the full force of a punch, it's crucial for both arms to work in harmony, a principle frequently emphasized in the Dojo. One arm (the fist) is thrust ...

Meniscus injury

A meniscus injury refers to damage or tears in the meniscus, which is a C-shaped cartilage found in the knee joint. Although karate is not typically associated with a high ...

My interpretation: Uchi-uke

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Uchi-uke. The well-known basic use of Uchi-uke. Everybody knows that one. My interpretation: Uchi-uke Uchi-uke can be used as ...