Hi everybody,
during the last years I have compiled a few rules that can help with checking the plausibility of a kata application.
http://www.kata-karate.de/index.php/bunkai-regeln/en
The rules can be used as a kind of checklist for applications. Understanding the ideas behind the rules may also help with coming up with applications in the first place.
The rules come from various sources. Sadly I don't remember all of them. This is just a collection of notes I jotted down when I read a book here or an article there, listened to a podcast or saw a dvd or a video online.
Your suggestions for more or different rules that you know or use are very welcome.
Take care,
Marc
That's a nice well considered checklist Marc. It differs from the ones I have outlined in my books in a few areas, but I'm sure would produce very good results for those following it with due dilligence.
All the best
John Titchen
Great article thanks Marc
Thanks, John. I would be glad to add more rules to the checklist. How do yours differ?
All the best,
Marc