Sempai James Jackson, with uke Sempai Mesut Pervizpour, demonstrating shihonage during his sandan test at the Silkwerks dojo in 2003.

Craig Constantine, with uke Chris Wolbert, demonstrating hanmi handachi during his shodan test at the Silkwerks dojo in 2003.

Sempai James Jackson, with uke Craig Constantine, demonstrating ikkyu during his sandan test in 2003 at the Silkwerks dojo.

If I had to guess? …defense against a front kick. Sempai Stephanie Olinger with uke Mike Allen. (circa late 90’s) Sensei Wirth (left) and Sensei Ray Miller seated at shomen.