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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Kung Fu history

Kung Fu, also known as Wushu, is a form of Chinese martial arts that has a long and rich history dating back thousands of years. The origins of Kung Fu ...

Karate; A blend of Tegumi and Chinese Hand?

In connection with this article, it is recommended to read this article first: Tegumi. Karate; A blend of Tegumi and Chinese Hand? The question is: Did karate develop from a ...

The Pinan/Heian Kata

Itosu Anko created the Pinan Kata for use in the Okinawan Elementary School around 1900. The creation of the Pinan Kata was to make the introduction to Karate easier for ...