Patrick Oancia

Singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Hong Kong and raised in Spain and Canada. From 1986 to 1988, he took over Anthony Mark's role as the lead vocalist of S.C.U.M. (4). In 1989, he moved to Tokyo, where he subsequently became the frontman for the Tokyo-based thrash metal band Ash to Ashs. Later, he formed the progressive-alternative power rock trio Death Comes Spring as co-songwriter, singer, and guitarist. During the 90s and early 2000s, he DJ'd acid house, techno, downtempo, and electronica in Tokyo during the rise of electronic music. He established Para Impacto event productions (now Para Impacto Company) and organized various subculture and music events in Tokyo. Since the late 80s, he has been devoted to practicing martial arts, yoga, and meditation alongside pursuing his athletic interests. As a culmination of his life's work, he devised the Baseworks Method (current), which aims to enhance body awareness, strength, flexibility, and movement control as the foundation for enhanced perceptual intelligence. He continuously refines the method's curriculum, conducts global seminars, and collaborates with artists, scientists, movement practitioners, and educators to bridge the gap between physical movement practice, research, the creative arts, and psychology.