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Crane-on-Rock Stance

Gankaku Dachi

One-leg stance associated with crane-style kata movement.

StanceMovementsAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the standing leg stable and slightly bent.
  2. Hold the lifted leg with control.
  3. Keep the upper body upright.
  4. Use the arms and eyes to support balance.

Coaching points

  • Keep the standing leg stable and slightly bent.
  • Hold the lifted leg with control.
  • Keep the upper body upright.
  • Use the arms and eyes to support balance.
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