Kata principles

In doing the kata for bunkai against antagonists, five criteria are essential for proper performance.

1. Stay within the movements of the Kata.
2. Neither add nor subtract techniques.
3. Be realistic; resist fanciful or low percentage movements.
4. Burkai should enhance kata performance both technically and energetically.
5. Seek variety when there are repetitions of movements.

Finish!

Never leave a 'standing' opponent by turning away to face another opponent. At the end

of each sequence, there must be 'ikken hissatsu', 'one strike, certain finish", or closure

Enjoy your bunkai training.

Written by JT Sensei.