Bunkai

Bunkai (分解), literally meaning "analysis"[1] or "disassembly",[2] "is a term used in Japanese martial arts referring to process of analysing kata and extracting fighting techniques from the movements of a 'form' (kata). The extracted fighting techniques are called Oyo."[3]

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  2. ^ Tung, Louise Watanabe (1993). Japanese/English English/Japanese glossary of scientific and technical terms. J. Wiley & Sons. p. 26. ISBN 0-471-57463-5.
  3. ^ Kapo, Safet; Rađo, Izet; Kajmovic, Husnija; Čović, Nedim; Kovač, Siniša (2015). "Programmed training effects on body composition indicators of female karate athletes from 12 to 14 years of age". Archives of Budo Science of Martial Arts and Extreme Sports. 11 (1): 163–168.