Tracing Kata History
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» DocKozzaki - Passai or Basai
In Korean & Chinese martial arts this set of forms is called ba'sai. It is a derivitive of a form from Shaolin Long Fist Temple Boxing.In this form no weapons are used or so the Shaolin teach. In Korea it is a weaponless form as well but thare instances where it is taught as a form that allows you to take a weapon from your opponent. The well defined moves, strength regimen, breathing regimen & the use of sudden & quick movements lends creedence to the ability to take weapon away from an opponent. Sometime in the 18th. Century the form was split into 2 & now seen as 3 seperate forms; Basai, Basai Do & Basai Koryo. Theer are carvings of this form that date back to around 1100 AD in Korea & even earlier, around 900 AD, in China at the Shaolin temple. These carvings and even some drawing show this as a continous form not 2 or 3 distinct forms.
As always it is pleasure & a delight to see articles about the historicval side of the martial arts.
-- posted by DocKozzaki
» aggie80 - Re: Passai or Basai
In response to Passai or Basai posted by DocKozzaki:Thanks, Doc!
Yes, there are some sequences in the Bassai that I am taught that are described as a 'bo block.' The application can also be used against an opponents arm with just as much effectiveness.
-- posted by aggie80
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