
Explore bunkai of Isshinryu kihon technique number one: step forward with the right foot and snap a punch to the solar plexus, with grabs and variations in use.
Learn the bunkai for basic technique two: step forward with the right foot, raise the right fist, and drive a chin strike, then use the elbow for close, practical self-defense.
Explore how basic technique number three uses the opposite side of technique one, with the left foot forward and right straight punch. Counter grabs with opposite-side movement.
Explore bunkai of basic technique four, including stepping forward with the right foot, driving up to the chin, and using elbow strikes and off-balance setups to defend and counter.
Explore bunkai of basic technique number five from Isshinryu kihon, combining a downward block and straight punch with stepping back to avoid a front kick and counter with strikes.
Explore bunkai of basic technique number 6 in Isshinryu kihon, turning the body to punch with a snap, defending against punches and grips, and building habit through practice and visualization.
Demonstrates how to apply basic technique number seven in Isshinryu kihon bunkai, guiding footwork, palm and fingertip strikes, wrist grip, and eye strike, with emphasis on practice and safety.
Demonstrates bunkai for basic technique eight by circling the opponent, applying the elbow strike, and using the legs to finish for self-defense.
Explore bunkai for basic technique number nine, blocking with muscle at an angled forearm to counter overhead punches, then deliver the two‑part top knuckle punch with a backed foot anchor.
Explore bunkai of basic technique number 10 in Isshinryu kihon by practicing movements in the air, leveraging wave dynamics to drop, rise, and strike targets at various levels.
Explore bunkai of basic technique number 11 in isshinryu kihon, focusing on forward drive, five powerful punches, rhythm adaptation, and defensive blocks to counter hooks.
Learn basic technique number 12 in Isshinryu bunkai, a forward, aggressive sequence of five punches targeting the neck and solar plexus, emphasizing control, patience, and practical self-defense.
Demonstrates bunkai for basic technique number 13 in Isshinryu kihon, showing forward steps, circular punches, and a back fist to the spine and sternum for self-defense.
Explore bunkai of basic technique 14 in the Ishimaru karate system, showing rising hand, wrist flick, and turn to block and strike with full-body power and visualization.
Explore bunkai for basic technique number 15 by applying hip bumps, head strikes, elbows, and knees, using the whole body and ducci to counter an opponent in front or behind.
This course focuses on Isshinryu kihon bunkai. Isshinryu is a karate style that is simple yet powerful. Due to its simplicity, it is appropriate for students of all ages and abilities that are looking to learn self defense. Prior to starting this course, it is recommended to have knowledge of the 15 kihon (basic techniques) of Isshinryu Karate.
This course teaches the bunkai of the 15 basic techniques needed to be successful in this martial art. Bunkai is the explanation of a technique and how to apply it. Each technique has its own video lesson which thoroughly demonstrates and explains step by step how to perform the bunkai. Structure, posture, foot work, body mechanics, common misconceptions and more are addressed during the lessons.
The course is broken into 3 sections so the learner can focus on five kihon with bunkai at a time. Each section will have a quiz following it that helps the learner reflect on the previous content. Correct and incorrect answer choices will have feedback as well as a reference to the video in which the bunkai was taught.
Practice of the 15 basic techniques while applying bunkai is recommended in order to strengthen muscle memory, develop discipline and to be better prepared for the next steps in learning Isshinryu Karate.
This course offers just a glimpse of the many bunkai that can be applied in Isshinryu. Future courses will share more bunkai for kihon as well as a focus on learning katas.