MAist25
Blue Belt
So I've been doing some thinking and a little bit of research. Obviously the debate of whether or not Taekwondo poomsae contain "hidden" practical applications besides the basic block, punch, kick, sequences, is ongoing. It seems that it would be highly unlikely that any of the original Taekwondo pioneers would not have been introduced to even the basic concept of bunkai in their training. Even though some dispute that Funakoshi did not know or teach bunkai in Japan, we still must remember that some of the pioneers did receive training from Kenwa Mabuni and Toyama Kanken as well.
So under the assumption that the early Taekwondo pioneers did have at least some understanding of bunkai, is there any evidence anywhere that points to them actually teaching bunkai in Korea in the early kwans? I would be very interested if there was anything written that mentions this sort of practice occurring in Korea in the 1940's/early 50's. Thanks.
So under the assumption that the early Taekwondo pioneers did have at least some understanding of bunkai, is there any evidence anywhere that points to them actually teaching bunkai in Korea in the early kwans? I would be very interested if there was anything written that mentions this sort of practice occurring in Korea in the 1940's/early 50's. Thanks.