Hi Guys,
As some dojos close here in the UK over the bank holiday, I thought it is a good time to share some ideas for drilling bunkai principles with impact when you do not have partner to train with.
The below video shows 4 drills that look at principles I find in Heian Nidan, although I am sure many other kata have similar principles. I believe the principles are more important than the specific examples the kata show us, therefore supplementing your core training with solo training as shown in the video is a great way to develop combative skills and to practice impact work without a training partner there.
Thanks for sharing Leigh.
They are very similar to the warm up I generally do on the heavy bag before the dojo session starts... Without the Gi though, as I am wearing it...and me in just a jock strap is not anything anybody wants to see when entering the dojo!
Very good Leigh. It’s always good to see “karate specific” techniques and training methods for the heavy bag etc. Thanks for sharing!