What should we call the five basic Kata from Itosu! Pinan or Heian? Itosu Ankō, the creator of the Pinan
Author: Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Hi everyone, My name is Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen, and this is my personal blog about Karate.
I made this blog out of interest in research and study of old-school Karate and Kobudo, including the history, origins, evolution, and tactical application theories.
I started my Karate career back in August 1981 at the age of 17. Although I am best known for Karate, I also trained Wing Tsun, Kickboxing, Judo, Kenpo, Tai Chi among others. However, the main focus has always been on Karate.
My interpretation of Karate focuses on the practical application of Karate as self-defense, Jissen Karate Jutsu.
This blog is for everyone who focuses on Kumite techniques, as well as Kata Bunkai. Thoughts, ideas, references, analysis, and drills.
Please join my Karate journey.
“It’s not a style, it’s open-minded Okinawan Karate. It’s old-style MMA”
Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 2
Kata is a series of movements consisting of offensive and defensive combat techniques, which are composed of former Karate masters.
Evaluating the quality of Kata, part 1
By learning Kata, you get the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the ancient masters. If you perform Kata
Take a breath
Many people make a big deal out of breathing, however, breathing is one of the first things you do when
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Kihon means basic technique; here we practice the basic techniques repeatedly. In addition to the technical aspects such as punches,
The word Kime
I have been digging into the use of the word “Kime”. Most Karate people know the word, and most likely
Overextending/Overstretched!
This article is about overstretching of your elbow joint in connection with punching and your knee in connection with kicking.
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 3, Kime
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime Part 3, Kime In the following, I will try to clarify what I understand by Kime.
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 2, Kake-goe
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime Part 2, Kake-goe I already gave you my interpretation of Kiai in part 1, and as
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime, Part 1, Kiai
Kiai, Kake-goe and Kime Part 1, Kiai Kiai and Kime have a certain kind of mystery in Karate and have
