Did Bodhidharma already know martial arts? 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 somewhat uncertain, and there are different accounts of his martial arts training. Some legends say that he was trained in Kalaripayattu, an Indian martial art that […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 can be traced back to the ancient Chinese dynasties, where it was developed as a means of self-defense and combat training. The earliest known records […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 life are largely shrouded in legend, with historical sources being virtually nonexistent. One of the most frequently recounted tales about him is as follows. Early Life […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 tapestry of traditional values that forms the essence of this martial art. Respect, honor, integrity, loyalty – these aren’t mere words but the building blocks […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 we only did stuff that was allowed by the organization. Everything was characterized by competition, and the fact that Karate is a martial art has […]
Written by Gert Corfitzen Jürgensen
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 began his formal training in Karate when he was 12 years old, as a means to improve his health. At the age of 17, Yoshitaka traveled with […]