剛柔流
Understand the kata. Test the application.
Monday night Bunkai — brown and black belts, ages 14+
RegisterA specialized class for advanced karateka
Bunkai — the study of the applications contained in kata — is not about adding outside techniques to the form, but revealing its logic, principles and continuity. The work focuses on the reality of application: close distance, angles, footwork, off-balancing, controls, strikes, locks and throws.
Hanshi Taira Masaji, 9th dan, a direct student of Eiichi Miyazato Sensei and president of the Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyukai, is internationally recognized for research that treats kata as complete, coherent fighting systems. In Boucherville, this work is taught under the direction of Sensei Jean Frenette, 9th dan, a student of Taira Sensei for over 35 years, assisted by Sensei Christian Joyal, 6th dan.
The Taira method in four principles
1 · Intact kata
Start from the form without distorting it.
2 · Sequence
Link techniques in a logical chain.
3 · Real contact
Work distance, angles, balance and control.
4 · Research
Test, understand and refine common principles.