9. Bassai Dai

Bassai Dai

(To Storm a Fortress)

This is a signature kata of the Shotokan school of karate. The moves are strong and penetrating, while the story this kata tells is one of turning disadvantage into advantage. It is traditionally the first 'advanced' kata learnt, usually at brown belt level.

42 Moves

Kia on move 19 and 42

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