Bunkai translates literally as 'analysis' or 'disassembly'. In karate, it refers to the application of fighting techniques extracted from the moves of a 'kata' (form). It bridges the gap between solo practice and practical self-defense.
Bunkai translates literally as 'analysis' or 'disassembly'. In karate, it refers to the application of fighting techniques extracted from the moves of a 'kata' (form). It bridges the gap between solo practice and practical self-defense.