longarm25 Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 How do you/your school/your instructor approach Bunkai? Just curious, my Instructor teaches Bunkai bur also encourages us to find new one on our own. PhilRyu Kyu Christian Karate Federation"Do not be dependent on others for your improvement. Pay respect to God and Buddhabut do not reley on them." Musashi
AngelaG Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 Most definitely B and C Tokonkai Karate-do Instructorhttp://www.karateresource.com Kata, Bunkai, Articles, Reviews, History, Uncovering the Myths, Discussion Forum
karatekid1975 Posted October 14, 2004 Posted October 14, 2004 My instructor teaches a little. But I'm a bunkai junky, so I always discover stuff on my own (mostly). I am still working on one of my old forms from my old school. Laurie F
P.A.L Posted October 15, 2004 Posted October 15, 2004 he first shows us the Bunkai after trying that he shows the altered application (oyo) then he shows the hidden application(Hinka) if there is any.
delta1 Posted October 15, 2004 Posted October 15, 2004 The only way to get bunkai is B and C. Bunkai is not just application, as I understand it any way. It is a deep understanding. You have to work it out yourself in order to obtain it, but it helps if you have some training and guidance. And, my view of bunkai is it is something you allways seek, but never obtain. I did some research on this concept not too long ago, and this is what I came up with. So, now I can be a horses backside and make profound statements about it! Freedom isn't free!
cross Posted October 15, 2004 Posted October 15, 2004 I agree with those who said b and c. Our instructor teaches some bunkai, and in this you not only learn the actual bunkai but HOW to comeup with the applications so you can work them out yourself. At our school like many others kata is very important has all our techniques come from them.
Sasori_Te Posted October 15, 2004 Posted October 15, 2004 You need a good instructor that understands and competently teaches b and also encourages c. Your martial art will never be "your own" until you can effectively adapt the techniques to you. A block is a strike is a lock is a throw.
aefibird Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 My instructor teaches us bunkai, but we are actively encouraged to discover meanings for ourselves. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers!
Shorinryu Sensei Posted October 17, 2004 Posted October 17, 2004 So, now I can be a horses backside and make profound statements about it! Well, I'm glad we're all in agreement on this point then! Sorry bud...you expect me to pass up such a good opportunity as that one? ..I marked B & C. I will show my students the bunkai of a kata technique, usually giving them 2-3 examples of what it can be used for, then give them a few minutes with a partner to see what else they can come up with. It's really amazing that after all these years, some lower ranked student will find something now and then that I hadn't thought of. Just when you think you knew it all, huh? My nightly prayer..."Please, just let me win that PowerBall Jackpot just once. I'll prove to you that it won't change me!"
delta1 Posted October 18, 2004 Posted October 18, 2004 Sorry bud...you expect me to pass up such a good opportunity as that one? Ahem! I understand... Freedom isn't free!
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