Bunkai (分解), literally meaning "analysis" [1] or "disassembly", [2] "is a term used in Japanese martial arts referring to process of analysing kata and extracting fighting techniques from the movements of a 'form' .

When used in the context of Karate, bunkai symbolizes the whole process of breaking down the movements of a kata to understand how the techniques can be applied in self-defense. In other words, bunkai is the essence of kata. You see, kata was never meant to be used as a standalone solo exercise. That’s a modern phenomenon.

Bunkai is the process of analysing a kata to try to work out the meaning behind the movements. It is very much a skill in it's own right and there are some v...

May 12, 2014 · Fans of omote bunkai often like to point out that practical self-defense must be easy to remember, simple to execute and brutally effective. So why make it complicated? Bunkai should be simple.

But in actuality, Bunkai is just the first practical step for unlocking the secrets of kata (with The Core Premise and The Supporting Concepts acting as theoretical backdrop) – before moving on to Bunseki (Analyze it) and Oyo (Apply it) in order to complete the circle of The Bunkai Blueprint.

The bunkai below contain videos that demonstrate a number of practical applications and combinations associated with each Shotokan kata. Bunkai is a Karate technique where kata is broken down and studied for its offensive and defensive elements.

Mar 1, 2019 · Bunkai (分解), literally meaning “analysis” or “disassembly,” is a term used in Japanese martial arts referring to process of analyzing kata and extracting fighting techniques from the movements of a “form” (kata).

Feb 19, 2017 · Do you know what bunkai is? In this video, Jesse Enkamp ('The Karate Nerd') gives a quick explanation about bunkai - the practical application of kata and th...

Mar 4, 2024 · When used in the context of Karate, bunkai symbolizes the whole process of breaking down the movements of a kata to understand how the techniques can be applied in self-defense. In other words, bunkai is the essence of kata.

Mar 25, 2022 · Bunkai means "to break down", and thus describes the whole process that lies in breaking down and understanding the application of the techniques in a Kata; we simply peel a Kata apart and take a closer look at the application of the individual techniques. The extracted techniques are called Ōyō.