Yellow Belt, First Stripe

Monday I tested with Master Ron Joslin for the first of four yellow belt strips. Since I have been practicing Seisan Kata quite a bit it went well.

Master Joslin said the cross block after the opening 3 reverse punches is to protect the solar plexus and the heart.

Then when you pivot 180° the right leg is protecting the groin, foot on knee with the toes curled. After planting the foot the arms "catch" before the double shuto to the hips.

Last weekend I realized what felt funny about the gi grab and pull that concludes the first section. In jujitsu we pull uki to the obi and they are close enough for throws and shime. In karate we pull uke in close enough to be able to punch to the head without getting tangled up.