Bassai-dai

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This kata turns a disadvantage into an advantage. The kata emphasizes strong hip rotation, U punches, lifting actions. Bassai-dai is typically practice by the brown belt and lower levels of black belt in the Shotokan style of karate.  Bassai-dai is also common in other Japanese and Okinawan (called Patsai) karate systems.

The kata is demonstrated by Sensei Anita Bendickson.

The video includes:

Introduction and Embusen:
The kata is shown slowly with a general description of the main points. The kata is then demonstrated with the help of animated computer graphics so you can learn the “embusen” (performance line).

Move by Move:
Next the kata is demonstrated close up with verbal explanations to allow the student to follow along.

Detailed Breakdown:
The most difficult aspects of each kata are then demonstrated from a variety of angles, along with an explanation of the fine points of the movements.

Full Speed Demonstration:
Sensei Bendickson demonstrates the kata with the correct speed and tempo.

Bassai-dai is essential for intermediate student of Shotokan karate. This set of downloadable videos will prepare the student to learn the more advanced katas of Shotokan Karate.