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Funakoshi Niju kun

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Mindset & Focus

Gichin Funakoshi wrote the Nijū kun principles, which he likely developed through his personal experiences and contemplation of karate’s practice and philosophy. The principles serve as guidelines for practitioners to …

Kalaripayattu

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Styles and Systems

First of all, what is Kalaripayattu? Kalaripayattu fight Kalaripayattu is a martial art form that originated in the Indian state of Kerala and is believed to be one of the …

Dojo Kun

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Mindset & Focus

The creator of Dojo Kun. While it is difficult to say for certain who the creator of the Dojo Kun principles was, it is widely accepted that the Dojo Kun …

Bodhidharma and martial arts

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Martial Arts Research

Did Bodhidharma already know martial arts? Bodhidharma I did some research about Bodhidharma’s background in martial arts. This is what I found. The origins of Bodhidharma’s martial arts background are …

Kung Fu history

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Culture, History & Travel

Kung Fu, also known as Wushu, is a form of Chinese martial arts that has a long and rich history dating back thousands of years. The origins of Kung Fu …

Life and history of Bodhidharma

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen People & Martial Artists

Bodhidharma Bodhidharma, known as Dámó in China and Daruma in Japan, is credited with founding Chan Buddhism, which later became Zen Buddhism in Japan. Mysterious Beginnings. The accounts of Bodhidharma’s …

Value of Karate

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Mindset & Focus

Karate and Its Impact on Values, Discipline, and Self-Confidence. When delving into the world of Karate, beyond the flashy kicks and punches often depicted in movies, we discover a rich …

Karate styles, take a slice

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Mindset & Focus

After 19-20 years of sportskarate, and standardization of Shotokan, I had to acknowledge that Shotokan no longer was an option for me. My personal development in Karate has stopped, and …

Yoshitaka Funakoshi’s Shotokan

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Styles and Systems

Yoshitaka Funakoshi Yoshitaka “Gigo” Funakoshi was born in Okinawa in 1906. Already from childhood, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which was also the cause of his death in 1945. Yoshitaka …

Strength training – Yes or No!

Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen Exercises & Performance

Are you doing strength training alongside your Karate? If not, then maybe you should consider it. Strength training is essential for your development within Karate. The purpose of strength training …