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Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Hi, I’m Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen

Martial Arts Researcher
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The history of the black belt

The history of martial arts belts, particularly the black belt and the introduction of colored belts, encompasses various stories and influences that have shaped the ranking system we know today ...

My interpretation: Soto-uke

This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Soto-uke. The well-known basic use of Soto-uke. Everybody knows that one, so no further comments. My interpretation: Soto-uke Soto-uke ...

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 ...