Gedan Barai one of the basic uke techniques in karate. An effective and versatile technique, you can just about do anything with it. Continue reading Gedan Barai
Tag Archives: Bunkai
Naihanchi Bunkai
Michael Calandra demonstrates the Naihanchi Kata and Bunkai of Isshin-Ryu Karate. This video is endorsed by Master Kichiro Shimabuku Headmaster of Isshin-Ryu.
Omote, Ura, Honto
Karate Bunkai: 3 Levels of Kata Application called Omote, Ura and Honto.
The true meaning of many kata have been lost in Okinawa history, but through understanding the principles of self-defense we can better use kata in a real fight. In this video you will learn 3 types of bunkai: Omote (suitable for beginners), Ura (intermediate) and Honto (the real application).
These concepts can be applied to all martial arts that have forms, including Taekwondo, Kung Fu and Tang Soo Do. Presented by sensei Jesse Enkamp.
Heian Yondan Bunkai
This bunkai is another variation of the kata heian yondan (also called pinan yondan). The interpretation is typical for Shotokan with hard and straight techniques. Here we see most applications in go-no-sen way, as it is taught today.
Tekki Shodan Bunkai
Dr. Ilija Jorga explains the bunkai of tekki shodan. He is the founder of International Fudokan Karate do Renmei since 1980. Fudokan karate encompasses personal, moral and ethical guidelines identical to those described by Gichin Funakoshi – the moral code of traditional karate.