"opening and closing the gate"

[JimmyNewton]

I can't visualize it and I don't remember that name from my Shorin Ryu Shorinkan training. I assume you are assciated with Kyoshi Perry being in Charlotte I would ask him. I have heard many good things about him and I would imagine he would answer your question. If I saw itbeing done and knew thats what you are doing I may be able to explain it.

Thanks for everyones opinions. I was always under the impression that it was a sweep while stepping, but now realize it can both be that and a protection of privacies. I find it unlikely that is simply to strengthen the leg muscles.

I am associate with sensei Perry. I actually went to his summer camp a few weeks ago.

thanks for the feedback and I hope it it opened some new ideas of thinking for other people.

jn