Bunkai
分解
Practical self-defense application and breakdown of movements from Kata with a partner.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[boon-kye]/
Alternative NamesKata application, Analysis of form movements
Definition
Bunkai ('analysis/disassembly') extracts the combative intent encoded within Kata. It transforms stylized solo motions into realistic joint locks, sweeps, pressure-point strikes, and takedown counters practiced with an opponent.
Related Terms
Tori取り
Practitioner who executes the technique (throw, lock, or defense) in partner training.
Uke受けPractitioner who initiates the attack and receives the partner's defensive technique.
Kyusho急所Anatomically vulnerable pressure points on the human body targeted for strikes and joint manipulation.
Kata型 / 形Codified sequence of martial movements representing defense and attack against imaginary foes.
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