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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

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Tegumi: The Foundation of Shima – Okinawan Sumo!

In connection with this article, it is recommended to read these two articles first: Tegumi and Shima - Okinawan sumo. Tegumi: The Foundation of Shima - Okinawan Sumo! In the realm ...

The use of force

An important point to keep in mind in Karate is the use of force! If you practice Karate solely with force, your body will tense up. Making explosive attacks or ...

Gichin Funakoshi

Gichin Funakoshi (1868-1957) was a renowned martial artist and the founder of Shotokan Karate, one of the most popular styles of karate today. He was born in Shuri, Okinawa, which ...