by Iain Abernethy, www.iainabernethy.co.uk This series of articles explores the basics of “bunkai” (kata application). Over the last six parts we’ve been discussing the fundamentals of this vitally important aspect of karate. We’ve seen how the most common kata movements can be applied at close-range.… Continue Reading “The Basics of Bunkai: Part 7”
by Iain Abernethy, www.iainabernethy.co.uk In this series of articles we’ve been looking at the basics of “bunkai” (kata application). The purpose of these articles is to introduce the fundamentals of this vitally important aspect of karate to those relatively new to the martial arts or… Continue Reading “The Basics of Bunkai: Part 6”
Hey folks, I wanted to drop a quick note that we are having class this week, however I am currently TDY. Mr. Hovan will take the lead for the next few weeks. This works well because I am preparing to PCS back the US… Continue Reading “5&7 Sep Training”
by Iain Abernethy, www.iainabernethy.co.uk In this series of articles we’ve been looking at the basics of “bunkai” (kata application). The purpose of these articles is to introduce the basics of this important aspect of karate to those relatively new to the martial arts or bunkai… Continue Reading “The Basics of Bunkai: Part 5”
by Iain Abernethy, www.iainabernethy.co.uk Welcome to the fourth part of the basic bunkai series. “Bunkai” refers to the analysis and the practical application of the techniques of traditional kata. In previous articles we’ve looked at some of the basic applications for common kata movements such… Continue Reading “The Basics of Bunkai: Part 4”