Sōke Kaichō Kinjō believes that every movement of a kata must have a practical application. Movements without a clear application have been modified or removed from the kata. Students of Kōburyū are encouraged to analyze the movements of the kata and develop practical applications for the movements. This process of analysis is called bunkai. Bunkai is practiced with a partner. The bunkai of experienced partners begins to have the appearance of a real fight.