Bunkai is the process of analysing a kata to try to work out the meaning behind the movements. It is very much a skill in it's own right and there are some very useful books which can help with the process. Things which need to be taken into account when looking at kata are the angles of the movements within, as described by Kenwa Mabuni, the Structure of kata as was described by Seikichi Toguchi and as we now understand from historical Chinese martial arts forms. But also the nature of postures or kamae within kata. It's very easy to be be blinded by convention and see blocks and punches where none exist

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