Bassai Dai Kata Kevin Fookes Renshi

[rbjr0213]

The bassai kata, or as i know it Passai Hyung, is a form that illustrates control of speed and control of power. This is characterizes by the snake. I can definately see hand speed.i see pretty chinese influence but i dont see any use of the hip. This will lead to underpowered blocks and punches, but even worse your body will naturally take "shortcuts" if you will, hands will not want to "re chamber"& knees dont rise before kicks cheating the technique of its line, speed, an beauty which=power.

[killerhater88]

umm hmmm, not like our version, kata techniques should not be alterd unless you have masters in body mschanics or something were you understand the body and how the bunkai is effective.

i see there definetly has been a idea or theory placed by you or your sensei in your karate. Now i would not recommend this type of behavior in the kata, my interpretation of the kata is different.

[tampasifu]

Very interesting version of Bassaidai. It definitely has a strong Chinese flavor to it. Where did you learn this version? I've learned two versions of Bassaidai, from Tang Soo Do and Wado Ryu. Bassai and Naihangchi are definitely my favorite Okinawan-style sets.

[snazari]

Nice Job. Keep working on it. I've been studying GoJu with Hanshi Mirakian for a few years but before that I studied Shotokan for 20 years and I am always learning more about Bassai Dai. Its one of my favorites. Very powerful Kata.

[psychonautx26s]

Pretty good, though your side kick at 1:00 is much better than at :30 and :50. It might just be the angle but it looks like your lower back loses stability early in the form and your hips come too far behind your back heel to where you seem to counterbalance. Also, you might want to watch that you don't hyper-extend your shoulders. I'm nitpicking, but your form is at a level where fine tuning makes a lot more of a difference. Great energy and focus throughout the kata, bravo :)

[3MethodsMartialArts]

Nice Kata, you got good form. Check out a movie called blood fight(you might be able to find it on net flix) I think the guy uses the same style as you

[L4WM4N]

Nice Bassai. One of the best I've seen on you tube to date. My daughter is just learing Bassai and I will be starting on it this week. TangSoo!

[SenseiKyle]

very nice kata, is very different from the more traditional shotokan form i practice, your hand motion is very fluid and follows nicely, would be nice to see it in slow mo :P. i like the power in your kongetsu geri near the end, very impressive kata

peace

kyle

[THEREALGREYBLUESWIFE]

wow !! my daughter is in Kung Fu classes and watching this and her sometimes just gives me a back ace ! great posture & sterdiness !

[BIGJOHNTON80]

Ithink beach was talking about ninjaski...Hi I am a former student of hanshi wendall ...he is awesome!! I have been involved with ninpo taijutsufor a number of years but not lately!!! do you train south of the broward line??? anyway I think your katas are very good with great hand speed............ sea-ya

[BIGJOHNTON80]

Hanshi Wendall does not always look that great in videos but I can tell you from personal experience he is one slick customer...trained with him in the early 80's along with eddie keisal..... your katas are excellent...do you leave the top off to show the sanchin???? I also have studied ninpo taijustsu..and I like your attitude toward other martial arts styles.......peace...John

[beachbangin]

Your sink in breath and form is awesome. What i can't place is where you have learned to introduce these momentum bulding movements for the strikes. Please inform on such momentum build move starting at 55 seconds through 58 seconds, it is impressive how you direct all that momentum with such ease, it looks like your hands pulled your body forward.

5 stars

[RenshiKF]

I have been taught most of my Katas in Nisei GoJu Ryu from now Hanshi Bill Wendell who has founded his own Karate System Mushin GoJu Ryu.

Thanks for the Compliment. I do not get many, other Martial Artist do not want to deal with change. This Looks complicated but is not it is effortless Explode into a technique. I incorporate this with all my Technique in Martial Arst. Any Karate system can incorporate this into their Karate System.

Osu!!

Kevin Fookes Renshi

[BIGJOHNTON80]

hanshi wendall is awesome...trained with him in 1982 or so.... very deceiving in kumite ... studied with ed kiesel... I have been trained in ninpo taijutsu.... I like your comments about other styles... some karateka are close minded about teir style ....John.....oh btw..you look pretty good...any competitions???

[destinielove]

@RenshiKF That is very good it reminds me of the Passai i learned from Sensei,Doyle in Shorei Ryu....

[santoichiryu]

thats a werid way of doing bassai. i know it in tang soo do and theres less kicks yours looks good though you call it bassai dai is it a different variation. i would really like to know

[Pecherin72]

Your katas will always look unorthordox to me. Perhaps that's because I'm a blinkered narrow-minded traditionalist from a different school. But I respect the power and focus you put into doing your katas. Good performance.

[RenshiKF]

KREVEYBILL:

I bet you would like to know the BUNKAI. Unfortunately I only give that information to students that earn it with in the System.

[johnybravo1705]

You breathing like in Goju Ryu style :) Nice performance (interesting), but I prefer Shotokan style performing. But its good too. Regards.

[jack2roman]

hi! What style is this? Thanks!

[mushinken]

Go on with your bad self. Nisei!!!!!!!!!

[elboricua85]

This kata is nothing like the one's I've seen Renshi. The breathing is intense and focused. OOOOSSSSSSSSAAAA.