Gyaku Bassai dai performed by the members: 2024 Mumbai India seminar

Asai Bujutsu karate: Kata #1:
浅井武術空手：形その一：逆バッサイ大,会員による演舞：今年二月、インド講習会
At Asai karate, we require our members to practice the mirror side kata with all elementary kata such as all 5 Heian 平安, Bassai バッサイ, Kanku 観空, Jion 慈恩, Jutte 十手, etc.
The mirror side kata is called either Gyaku kata 逆形 or Ura kata 裏形. By doing this, our members learn how to execute the techniques to both left and right sides.
When you initially try the mirror side kata, you will feel uncomfortable or get confused. Many are unable to execute the techniques.
These are the shortcoming of practicing kata in only one way or one direction.
In a real fight, you need to be able to execute the techniques to every which way no matter what the conditions and situations may be.
In this sense, there are other Henka kata 変化 (modified kata), in which some of the techniques and methods are purposely changed.
Practicing in the field, beach and the uneven area is also recommended. You can train with the shoes and or street clothes on to simulate the regular life mode.
When you are in Bujutsu mind, there is no end to the creativity. Late Master Asai was the symbol of this approach. We always need to be out of box in our mind.