Yo ryu bi

YO RYU BI

Kenwa Sensei insisted on the application of the "Yo Ryu Bi" principle. It means that the technique should be useful (Yo), and the movement should have a flowing rhythm (Ryu), and the combination should show elegance or beauty (Bi).

Everything should be practical, effective, and at the same time aesthetic. Beginners should keep this in mind during the application (bunkai) of basic Heian Kata, as well as higher graded karateka when performing all the others.