List of Shorin-Ryu Kata Bunkai - Practical Application of Kata

This section focuses on the bunkai used in various branches of Shorin-Ryu Karate. The links below contain videos that demonstrate a number of practical applications and combinations associated with each kata.

Bunkai is a Karate technique where kata is broken down and studied for its offensive and defensive elements. For example, an instructor could select a portion of a kata in order to show a student how this kata element is used to defend against an attack (i.e. middle punch, high kick, etc.). Bunkai do not have to be the same for each kata element studied because there can be different interpretations and applications.

There are many sub-styles of Shorin-Ryu. Therefore, there may be differing katas and bunkai depending on your school's and sensei's background.

To learn the kata movements associated with these bunkai (video and/or written instructions), please visit the main Shorin-Ryu Katas section.

Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Applications by Kata

• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Naihanchi Shodan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Naihanchi Nidan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Naihanchi Sandan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Pinan Shodan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Pinan Nidan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Pinan Sandan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Pinan Yondan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Pinan Godan
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Passai Sho (Itosu Passai)
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Passai Dai (Tawada Passai)
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Kusanku Sho
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Kusanku Dai
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Chinto
• Shorin-Ryu Bunkai - Gojushiho

References

1. Bunkai assistance provided by Noah Legel, http://budonokaizen.blogspot.com, Added - 08/13/14