Kung fu styles
Kung Fu is a vast and diverse martial arts system that encompasses a wide range of styles, techniques, and philosophies. While it is challenging to provide an exact number, there …
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Author: Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
Effect of yelling
Screaming and vocalization play a significant role in various sports, including martial arts. In disciplines such as karate or kung fu, screaming during strikes is a common practice believed to …
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Shurijo Castle, Ryukyuan History and Cultural Heritage
Shurijo Castle, located in Naha, the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural legacy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Over its existence …
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History of the karate-gi
The development of the judogi can be attributed to Grandmaster Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo, during the late 1800s. Kano aimed to create a durable training uniform capable of …
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Ancient Origins and Evolution of Karate
Karate, a martial art that has captured the imaginations of millions worldwide, has a rich history that dates back centuries. Originating in the ancient civilizations of China before finding their …
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Glima, Iceland’s martial arts
Unveiling Iceland’s Viking Legacy. Glima, a martial art deeply rooted in Icelandic heritage, stands as a testament to the rich Viking legacy. Developed during the Viking Age, Glima has evolved …
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Kōsaku Matsumora
Kōsaku Matsumora was a respected practitioner of Tomari-te, a style of Okinawan martial arts that developed in the Tomari region. Kōsaku Matsumora was born in 1829 and received his training …
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Sōkon “Bushi” Matsumura
Matsumura Sōkon, also known as Sōkon “Bushi” Matsumura, was a revered martial artist from Okinawa who made significant contributions to the development and preservation of traditional Okinawan martial arts. Matsumura …
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Kanga “Tode” Sakugawa
Sakugawa Kanga, also known as Tōdī Sakugawa or Tōde Sakugawa, was a renowned martial arts master from the Ryukyu Kingdom, which is now part of modern-day Okinawa, Japan. He lived …
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Shōshin Nagamine
Shōshin Nagamine, born on July 15, 1907, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, was a renowned karate master who made significant contributions to the development and promotion of traditional Okinawan martial arts. …
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