Bassai Dai Kata Kevin Fookes Renshi

TO STORM A CASTLE FORM
Passai (披塞) is the Japanese name of a group of kata practiced in different styles of martial arts, including karate and various Korean martial arts (Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Soo Bahk Do). There are several variations of these kata, including Passai sho (minor) and Passai dai (major) . In karate, the kata are known as Passai in Okinawan styles and Bassai in Japanese styles. In Korean, the kata has several names: Bassahee, Bal Se, Pal Che, Palsek, Bal Sae, Ba Sa Hee, and Bal Sak. The kata focus on the idea of changing disadvantage into advantage by strong and courageous response, switching blocks and differing degrees of power. The feeling of kata should be precise, with fast execution of technique and attention given to appropriate balance between speed and power.[1] The Passai kata are usually classed as intermediate kata. It is generally first taught to karateka around 4th kyu and may be allowed to be performed as a grading kata as far as 1st dan (black belt).
HISTORY:
This form has been used and practiced in many cultures, including China, Okinawa, Japan and Korea. The origins of this kata are obscure, however there are several theories as to its history. Some researchers believe the Passai kata is related to Chinese Leopard and Lion boxing forms, with some sequences bearing a resemblance to Leopard boxing (the opening blocking / striking movement in cross-legged stance) whereas others are more representative of Lion boxing (open handed techniques and stomping actions). Okinawan karate researcher Akio Kinjo believes that the name means 'leopard-lion'[2]. Other historians have noticed the resemblance between some parts of Passai and Wuxing Quan ("Five Element Fist") Kung Fu. Here are the spellings in several Chinese dialects:

Traditional Chinese: 豹獅; Simplified Chinese: 豹狮 (English: leopard-lion)
dialect phonetic spelling IPA
Mandarin Pinyin: bàoshī [ pau˥˩ʂɚ˥˥ ]
Fuzhou dialect Foochow Romanized: Bá-săi [ pa˥˥sai˥˥ ]
Amoy Min Nan POJ: pà-sai [ pa˥˧sai˥˥ ]

Another theory as to the naming of the kata is that it may represent a person's name. The name may also be a reference to a fortress. In Japanese, Bassai (披塞小 or 抜砦大) means "To Extract From A Castle" or "To Remove an Obstruction." The name is often mistranslated to mean "to penetrate (storm) a fortress," however, 披 (batsu) means to extract or remove, not to penetrate. YES, I know, the Kata is different not "TRADITIONAL". I was taught this Kata by Hanshi Wendell now Founder of Mushin GoJu Ryu. I feel the Power that my Kata's develope when I do GoJu "Hard & Soft" Katas this way.
Osu!!!
Kevin Fookes Renshi

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[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

[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.

[destinielove]

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

[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 !