The most effective Karate moves are found in kata bunkai (i.e. throws, joint locks, choke holds). These practical techniques are from Okinawa - the birthplace of Karate. But rarely do you see them in modern Japanese styles. The reason is because we have misunderstood the traditional role of kata applications and how to use bunkai in a real fight.
Subscribe to KarateCast Email Updates
Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on everything karate, right in your inbox
KarateCast is a side project of DesignKarma, and is aimed at helping the Karate community grow and improve by regularly sharing some of the best content available on the web. DesignKarma accepts no responsibility or liability for the content KarateCast links to. Enjoy the site, and bow before you leave!
