Shotei-Dai performed slowly by Andre Bertel

Here I am 'walking through' the Asai-ryuha kata 'Shotei-dai' at my dojo here in Oita, Japan (just prior to the 6 o'clock class). I've uploaded it without speed and power so people can learn the version which my late teacher, Tetsuhiko Asai Sensei taught. It also displays the 'natural energy' he taught me, which is essence of Asai Karate.

For more information on Asai Karate please check out my blog: www.andrebertel.blogspot.com

All the best from Nakatsu-shi, Oita-ken, Japan. - Andre

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[livio1311]

And what are this kibaken nidan and sandan that are upload on youtube?

[andrebertel]

They are not the Kibaken I was taught, so I assume they are the genius of Kato Sensei. You have to have huge respect for Kato Sensei as Asai Sensei's student and for his brilliance. Whilst I don't practice these kata, clearly Kato Sensei has so much to offer anyone interested in studying Asai Karate, and Shotokan in general. I'm sorry but that is the best answer I can offer you, as I don't really know. If you are interested in these kata you should consider joining Kato Sensei's organization!

[mishikus]

Andre tell me about it if you can kata.i kata series Kibaken

[andrebertel]

Greetings from Japan Mishikus,

Sure, there is only one 'Kibaken kata' (however due to its extreme length, Asai Sensei taught it as five kata) .

Kibaken according to Asai Sensei actually has Chinese roots. It will be interesting to see if these kata are found in Chinese boxing.

I'll do an article on my blog in the future.

Kindest regards, Andre

[andrebertel]

By the way, I'm thankful to Jon Keeling who gave me a written description of Kibaken Shodan, prior to learning it directly from Asai Sensei.

He wrote it out for me and emailed me, which I really appreciated! So when I think of Kibaken, my first introduction was from Jon.

All the best, Andre

[physimarc]

Very nice, Andre. Thanks a LOT for posting.

[andrebertel]

No worries, just call me Andrte ;-)

Thanks so much for the positive feedback.

All the best, from Kyushu, Andre

[Ronin6575]

This is a very interesting kata. I only know Asai's karate from videos, but he seems to have been quite innovative. This young many has learned well.

[urkingod]

Nice sharp moves making Gi snapping sound.

Very sharp and powerful looking.

Which style is this?

[sincondrosis]

Hi Renshi Andre,

I'm brazilian and I'll make you as a personal inspiration for training my kata.

Maybe one day, you may come to Brasil and meet my sensei, in our Dojo. I'm sure we'll be very honored.

Oss.

[livio1311]

OSSU

[christianbrecht]

Ossu Andre Sensei

[mishikus]

Dear Andre, my English is poor.

Thank you for your response, I will eagerly wait for new posts on your blog.

If you have to pay vohmozhnost more information about the Kata and Shotokan Ryu and Asai ryu.

best regards mishikus