Hangetsu dachi (半月立) is a karate middle weight stance. It is a version of sanchin used in some karate styles, particularly Shotokan. This stance is longer than sanchin-dachi, but retains the same tension and inward rotation of the knees. It is the basis of the kata Hangetsu.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Shitō-ryū Stances". Karate-do Shito-kai Canada. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
External links
[edit]- "HANGETSU". KARATE elgacela.
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