Yoshitaka “Gigo” Funakoshi was born in Okinawa in 1906. Already from childhood, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which was also
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”
Strength training – Yes or No!
Are you doing strength training alongside your Karate? If not, then maybe you should consider it. Strength training is essential
Application of Kata techniques
Kata was created to function in a perfect fight situation. Everything is predetermined. When we are attacked in a certain
Hidden techniques in Kata
Some teachers will tell you that there are hidden techniques in Kata. The techniques were hidden at the time when
The use of force
An important point to keep in mind in Karate is the use of force! If you practise Karate solely with
Interpretation of Kata techniques
Most practitioners of Karate are not paying much attention to the whole technique. I think that is a fundamental mistake.
How to learn a Kata
Learning the Kata When learning a new Kata, the first step is to learn the pattern as well as the
How to practice Nami-gaeshi
Nami-gaeshi literally translates into “wave return”, a more understandable description is “returning wave”. The name of the technique refers to
Define your Karate!
How do you think and perceive the style of Karate you practice? Is it sportskarate, self-defence or something completely different!
Bunkai and other fancy words
Bunkai means “to break down”, and thus describes the whole process that lies in breaking down and understanding the application
