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Bassai dai

Shotokan Kata: Bassai Dai (Penetrate the Fortress)

The originator of this kata is unknown, but likely was of the Tomari-te school of Okinawa. It exhibits characteristics of the Tiger style. Bassai Dai is the major form of the kata. Power and dynamic counter-attacks are its features, hence it is one of the essential Shotokan katas.

Execution

Video reference

Karate Union of Australia: Basai Dai

See also

Bunkai, Kata, Shotokan



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