![]() (This holds true for all traditional Japanese martial arts.)Īnd the word “dojo” is deeper than most people think: ![]() Related reading: 10 Differences Between Okinawan Karate & Japanese Karate #5: DojoĮxplanation: Many instructors teach Karate in gyms, dance studios, community centers or other venues not dedicated solely to Karate.īut… no matter where you teach/learn Karate, that place is your “dojo”. I use the word “imi” instead (lit. the “meaning” of a movement). However, when I’m in Japan or Okinawa, I rarely use the word “bunkai” if I want to know the application of a kata move. After all, the purpose of terminology is to communicate – not prove a point. That’s why I use the word “bunkai” like this myself, even though I know it’s incorrect. I outlined this in my popular article titled The Bunkai Blueprint.įor most people, it seems the word “bunkai” represents this whole process though. “Bunkai” is actually just the first step of applying kata for practical self-defense.Īfter you “break down” the kata, you need to analyze the pieces and put it back together in the right context. We usually call this aspect of Karate training “bunkai”.īut in reality, “bunkai” means to “to break down” – not “practical application of kata”. (After all, that was their original intent.) Misunderstood meaning: “Practical application of kata.”Įxplanation: Many Karate people, including me, like to use kata techniques for self-defense. Related reading: 3 Secrets to Being a Karate Instructor That Kids L-O-V-E (& Respect) #4: Bunkai The question is, are you ready to follow? Your sensei knows this, because he/she has walked the path himself and is ready to guide you on the journey. Your sensei can help you bridge the gap between self-protection and self-perfection.īecause ultimately, the Way of Karate is the Way of Life. In other words, a “sensei” is someone who is ahead of you in the journey of life. That’s why a sensei is not just a person who instructs Karate techniques.Ī sensei is your mentor.
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