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Kofukan Karate Australia to Host "The Secrets of Bassai Dai" Seminar with author Master Colin Wee
Wellard, WA - 24 October 2024 - Kofukan Karate Australia is proud to announce an open seminar, "The Secrets of Bassai Dai with Colin Wee," led by martial arts master and author, Colin Wee. This highly anticipated event will take place on 16 November 2024, from 2:00 PM at the Casuarina Wellard Community Hall.This seminar will bring together senior martial artists (with suggested ages >13+,) to uncover the insights of traditional techniques and Bassai Dai Kata, as featured in Colin Wee's award-winning book Breaking Through: The Secrets of Bassai Dai Kata. Known for his progressive approach to martial arts, Colin's exploration goes beyond mere technique, offering practitioners tactical wisdom and innovative applications that transcend hard-style fundamentals.
Kofukan Karate Australia Inc., a non-profit association, is honoured to host this event, further promoting its mission to nurture and develop the martial arts community. Participants will experience first-hand how Colin and his team have redefined traditional training systems by blending hard-style tactics with soft-style movement-creating practical and dynamic martial art applications.
Highlights of the Seminar Include:
• Insights from Colin Wee's acclaimed Breaking Through methodology
• Step-by-step analysis of Bassai Dai Kata's combative applications
• Instruction in seamless transitions, striking angles, traps, and takedowns
• Hands-on drills and strategies to enhance any martial art style
"We're thrilled to share the timeless principles of Bassai Dai Kata and help martial artists see beyond conventional training to discover how these teachings can evolve into combat-ready defence strategies," said Colin Wee.
Colin Wee's Breaking Through has won critical acclaim, including the 2023 Best Indie Book Award in Non-fiction Martial Arts and recognition as a Finalist in the 2023 International Book Awards in the Sports category. The book's focus on the synergy of hard and soft style principles has captivated martial artists worldwide and sets a new standard for how traditional systems are analyzed and applied.
Event Details:
• Event: "The Secrets of Bassai Dai with Colin Wee" Seminar
• Date: Saturday, 16 November 2024
• Time: 2:00 PM
• Location: Casuarina Wellard Community Hall, WA
This seminar is open to the public, and martial artists from all disciplines are encouraged to attend. Early registration is recommended as spaces are limited.
For further information or to register, please visit the Kofukan Karate Australia website or email admin@kofukankarateaustralia.com.
About Kofukan Karate Australia
Kofukan Karate Australia Inc. is a not-for-profit incorporated association committed to the development of its members. As part of Kofukan International and the WA Karate Federation, the association offers a supportive environment for martial artists, providing access to exclusive events, tournaments, and specialized training programs.
PO Box 623
Nedlands WA 6909
About Colin Wee
Master Colin Wee is a celebrated martial arts instructor and author, recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to traditional martial arts through his book Breaking Through: The Secrets of Bassai Dai Kata. His innovative teachings focus on blending classical systems with modern combative applications, empowering martial artists to explore new dimensions in their training. For more information see https://breakingthrough.world/
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