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Kaisetsu, Kaishaku & Bunkai
Kaisetsu; Application. Kaishaku; Interpretation. Bunkai; Analysis.
There is a common misconception in reference to ‘Bunkai’ when interpreting Kata movement. To ‘interpret’ Kata movement in its ‘classical form’ should be referred to as Kaisetsu. This is where you would ‘fit’ the application to the classical movements of the form, within its traditional movement, without modification. Kaishaku refers to an ‘interpretation’ of what the ‘classical’ move may represent in a more ‘informal’ perspective.
Bunkai refers to the breakdown of the individual elements and placing the sequence within a more practical, flexible, and more natural element of combat. Therefore, with Bunkai, one can be much more creative with the interpretation/s of the classical form.
From Kaisetsu comes Kaishaku, which then creates Bunkai.
Gary E Swift Kyoshi.