The kata Matsumura Bassai performed by Luca Brancaleon of Italy, at the 11th Italian Open. He placed second. He likes Michael Jackson. Visit http://www.karatebyjesse.com for more info, videos and the blog!
@bertthepickle I am wondering the same thing. Why the long pauses ? It seems to be more prevalent in the European tournaments recently.....Probably all for show, but this causes the practitioner to loose the sharpness and speed that was once seen . I for one think it is a step backward.
@Nerubio None taken, that is why I feel that tournament kata loses so much. Its like a pretty woman with lots of make up on. Wash away the make up and all you have is an ugly old hag. X-P
Definitely not a traditional version it has been altered a lot for tournament competition. Too bad, the original flow & rhythm actually helps one locate the bunkai, etc.
dategli qualcosa per il mal di gola. che odio quando alle gare sento sti cazzo di rumori.
Fost87 3 months ago
Branca branca branca... leone leone leone...
This guy doesnt know karate, he need to participate in a dancing contest....
ledzd 5 months ago
Not super traditional, pretty showy, but overall, no one can doubt that he's good.
Gadoozle 1 year ago
@Nerubio I agree. This is just pretty movement with no substance. Sport Karate. With this type of timing, there is no possibility of workable bunkai.
Ronin6575 1 year ago
@bertthepickle I am wondering the same thing. Why the long pauses ? It seems to be more prevalent in the European tournaments recently.....Probably all for show, but this causes the practitioner to loose the sharpness and speed that was once seen . I for one think it is a step backward.
Ronin6575 1 year ago
When did kata become so slow? And full of strange pauses? Still, he's very athletic :(
bertthepickle 1 year ago
Awesome dancer maybe. Like MJ ;-D
htsaito 1 year ago
@Nerubio None taken, that is why I feel that tournament kata loses so much. Its like a pretty woman with lots of make up on. Wash away the make up and all you have is an ugly old hag. X-P
NewEnglandBudo 1 year ago
@NewEnglandBudo No offence, but these guys don't give a shit about bunkai ;)
Nerubio 1 year ago 2
Definitely not a traditional version it has been altered a lot for tournament competition. Too bad, the original flow & rhythm actually helps one locate the bunkai, etc.
NewEnglandBudo 1 year ago