Heian Nidan Oyo / Bunkai Kata Application

Here is a quick intro to practical self defense applications using Heian Nidan (Pinan Shodan). I use the methodology shown as an orientation to help karateka understand how to analyse possible applications. For Seminar Info contact David Gimberline [e-mail]

[@vladimirgloffs9772]

This is awesome video. I live in Russia and have bern practicing Shotokan karate for 35 years but I am amazed by the info in this video. It's like a gulp of fresh air. Keep up good work, respectable sensei!

[@greenshifu]

Suddenly it appears the basic katas have just become advanced kata! Lots and lots to learn here from this Sensei!

[@FiasaPower]

That's because the pinan katas are nothing but a dismemberment of an advanced Okinawan kata called kusanku (kanku in Shotokan).
Anko Itosu did that to better fit educational purposes.

[@greenshifu]

@@FiasaPower that is correct. Some of the advanced movements were missed out to make it more child friendly and fit in to school syllabus. Interesting is that purposefully the Heian Katas end with a block.

[@bigsidable]

I’ve been studying for over 30 years that a awesome Bunki Instruction.

[@truepractitioner]

Very good explanation and practical bunkai.

[@PhilipAJones]

Best Bunkai I have seen so far.

[@billrossi9377]

Good stuff as always. Wish that our Sensei put more meaning into our Kata all those years of technical training.. Need Both. The Forearm is an under appreciated weapon and is everywhere in kata once you look.

[@miguelangellauzmiranda5751]

Excelente explicación toma mucho más sentido el Kata, Oss saludos desde Lima-Perú.

[@magicbymccauley]

As soon as this pandemic fully ends I can't wait to go train with you!

[@martialartnerd1396]

Much much much better that all the crap that was taught me long ago ! Brilliant ! Thank you Sensei !

[@MartinJutras]

Great teacher and teachings!

[@sgthrawn]

Thank you, Dave!

[@rafaelivanircostaoliveira1354]

Oss, thanks Sensei David!

[@garyschick9467]

I can definitely see myself using this I study shotokan

[@sannsann5554]

I love this kata

[@charleshills6614]

Thank you, Sensei!

[@peterbromaghin7621]

Dave, it's great to see how you've refined these ideas to such coherence over the years. You've cleared up a quite a few points of confusion I've had about H2. But I do wonder how you reconcile the way you taught this class vs your "20 different uses for the first moves of Heian Shodan".

[@DaveInMinnesota]

Peter Bromaghin the right hand punch all the way through the Kata is only for orientation. The multiple applications to the first downward block of Heian Shodan shows the many ways any one technique can be analyzed and used. So then you apply that to every technique. although there are many applications to each move or series, it's still best to have a primary self defense application that is practical and works well for you.

[@garyschick9467]

He makes a lot of sense

[@giovannirallo2793]

Too bad I don't live in the United States ... this is a Sensei to meet !!!

[@DaveInMinnesota]

Last year I tried to tour England, Wales, Ireland, & France, but ran into some paperwork issues. I am up for more attempts at world travel. Invite me & we can see what we can put together. [e-mail]

[@mwanamwalyekakoma9627]

Very informative

[@kaliloukante9838]

cool!!!

[@zeno_aratus]

awesome

[@ivanpetrov6491]

God bless thanks good
!!!!!!!

[@adriantanasa7940]

❤

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

This will never happen in reality

[@DaveInMinnesota]

Actually my entire system is based on your flinch reflex, gross body movement, and the most likely most common attacks, which is exactly what you need to be practical and useful in a real life or death situation. I have spent many years researching techniques that are appropriate for the military, law enforcement, or civilian self defense (all different). The material as presented here is the first level. It would be necessary to increase the intensity, chaos and unpredictability to help insure proper responses under stress.