Itosu Blocks
These blocks were given to us by Master Itosu.
 
Position/Technique
Set 1 1. Begin from Shoulder Stance (Hachigi Dachi)
  2. Step into Pinan Stance (Tachi age tsuki Dachi)
  3. Grab Gi
  4. Four #1 (Jodan) punches from a Pinan Stance
  5. Three Overhead blocks from a Semi back stance*
   
Set 2 1. Begin from Shoulder Stance (Hachigi Dachi)
  2. Step into Pinan Stance (Tachi age tsuki Dachi)
  3. Grab Gi
  4. Four #2 (Chudan) punches from a Pinan Stance
  5. Three #2 (Seisan) blocks from a Semi back stance*
   
Set 3 1. Begin from Shoulder Stance (Hachigi Dachi)
  2. Step into Pinan Stance (Tachi age tsuki Dachi)
  3. Grab Gi
  4. Four #2 (Chudan) punches from a Pinan Stance
  5. Three #2 cross block and block for a kick from a Semi back stance*

*Semi back stance (Ukiashi Dachi)