Dr. Rod Sacharnoski is the founder and current president of Juko-Kai International.  Well known for his ability to take kicks to the groin and pass  on his talent to his students. Check out some old Black Belt Magazine Issues for illustrations.

Sanchin  Dachi Hourglass or Rooted Stance for taking a shot to the groin
This stance is used for protection against kicks to the groin. Both feet point off to the corner, the front foot turned a little more than the rear. Knees are bent, leaving about a fist's width between each other. The inner thighs are tensed up. Sensei Dave Williams taught that to step out into the stance, you do a crescent step, inside to outside ( semi-circle as you step out ) with your front foot. This stance can also be used for in-close fighting, giving you great  stability; hence the name "rooted stance." It may seem awkward, but for some styles this is their "fighting stance.
 
 

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The Ten Commandments of Roshambo

•     I am the Lord your rock. Thou shalt make no paper to cover me.
•     Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's paper.
•     Thou shalt not cheat at cards.
•     Paper covers rock, rock crushes scissors, scissors cuts paper; all other combinations shall be a "push."
•     Keep thy circles below thy waist.
•     Thou shalt wipe thy victim's arm after thou puncheth his shoulder.
•     Going rock all the time is NOT good; SAYING you are going rock every time may be.
•     Keep the Wednesday night sacred, for it is the day on which poker shall be played.
•     To be tilted is a admirable state, but to angle is divine.
•     The holiest of pilgrimages is to Vegas. Thou who doest remain at home shall be a "pussy."

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