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Reverse Half Moon Stance

Gyaku Hangetsu Dachi

Reverse or alternative half-moon stance used in some style-specific kata applications.

StanceMovementsAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the knees and hips controlled.
  2. Maintain the inward stance pressure without becoming stiff.
  3. Use slow, deliberate movement when transitioning into the stance.
  4. Check knee alignment carefully.

Coaching points

  • Keep the knees and hips controlled.
  • Maintain the inward stance pressure without becoming stiff.
  • Use slow, deliberate movement when transitioning into the stance.
  • Check knee alignment carefully.
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