In order to study Bassai Dai as it is practiced this article will refer to several Bassai Dai Videos on YouTube. Also points in the kata will be discussed as to how they vary between the various studied videos.
Points of interest - this execution of the kata differs only slightly from how we perform the kata in our club, as follows: -
Points of interest - this execution of the kata differs in the same way as the Blue Video above, but with the following additional difference: -
This video most closely matches how we perform the kata in the club. Notice that the step accross after the 4 Shutos is with the back foot and 45 o to the side.
This version of the kata is from a different style and it is clearly very similar to our version of Bassai Dai, but there are many obvious differences. This version of the kata seems to have the same root as the version we practice, but the differences seem numerous. It would be interesting to try this version of the kata out and see how it feels - it may give some insight into some Bunkai or Oyo for the kata.
Points of interest: -
This is another version of the kata from another style and is really only included for interest. The moves seem very similar, but extra flourishes and alternative interpretations seem to have appeared. It would be interesting to know the history of this version and where the variations stem from.