Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Rules about the Embusen

Rules about the Embusen (Line of movement) First, we need to define the term “Kiten”. Wikipedia says: .. “nearly all

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Shuto-uke. The well-known basic use of Shuto-uke. My interpretation:

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Gedan-barai. The well-known basic use of Gedan-barai. Everybody knows

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Uchi-uke. The well-known basic use of Uchi-uke. Everybody knows

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Soto-uke. The well-known basic use of Soto-uke. Everybody knows

In this article and the upcoming five articles, I will show some alternative approaches to basic blocking techniques. Here I

The invisible bond – The way of life! In Japan, they have a concept called Giri (duty, sense of duty,

After practicing Karate for many years, it becomes a part of one’s life. Thus, Karate is no longer a physical

Now and then, I get this question from a student: “Which part of the foot should we use as a

The Naihanchi Kata The Naihanchi Kata is a very old Kata, which can be found in many different styles and