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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Jissen Karate

Ball- or heel turn in karate

Now and then, I get this question from a student: "Which part of the foot should we use as a pivoting point when we turn? Should we pivot on the ...

Chinkuchi – Another fancy word

Chinkuchi. Chinkuchi, a term derived from the Okinawan language, represents the harmonious synchronization of mind and body, yielding maximum force with minimal effort. It requires the perfect coordination of muscles, ...

Rules about the Embusen

Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement). First, we need to define the term "Kiten". Wikipedia says: .. "Nearly all Japanese-influenced Kata start and end on exactly the same Embusen ...