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Hangetsu (半月) (Japanese: "Half Moon") is an advanced kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originates from the Naha-te school. The first part is executed slo

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Hangetsu is a very health orientated kata, with tremendous emphasise on breathing. The special breathing, which we will go through here. There are a few different ways that karateka practice Hangetsu. The kata's main stance is Hangetsu dachi (half moon stance) and there is a stance tutorial on this page for hangetsu dachi.

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Hangetsu (半月) (Japanese: "Half Moon") is an advanced kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originates from the Naha-te school. The first part is executed slo

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The most popular image associated with kata is that of a karate practitioner performing a series of punches and kicks in the air. The kata are executed as a

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Hangetsu (半月) (Japanese: "Half Moon") is an advanced kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originates from the Naha-te school. The first part is executed slowly with strong breathing, stressing the development of the hara. This sequence shares a strong similarity with sanchin. The second part of the kata is more dynamic in its execution, with … Continue reading Hangestu (Shotokan) →

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Shotokan Kata - Hangetsu This page provides videos and instructions for Shotokan Karate kata - Hangetsu. This is an advanced Shotokan kata. To master these Shotokan Karate katas, you will also have to learn basic Shotokan stances, Karate kicks, Karate blocks, Karate punches, etc. Please use the demonstration video in order to see what the kata should look like at full … Continue reading

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Hirokazu Kanazawa Shihan explains Shotokan's Hangetsu Kata. You can master its unique breathing method by practicing Kihon and Jiyuu Kumite described in this

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Hangetsu is a very unique kata within the Shotokan system. It is an internal kata, focusing on the cultivation and release of ki energy, or one's inner force. The kata's main stance, hangetsu, is an inner tension stance that only appears in this kata and nowhere else (hence the name of the stance).As such, it tends to be a very under-developed stance that is rarely practiced.

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Part 1. Hangetsu (半月) (Half Moon). Hangetsu is said to be the oldest karate kata, with the original name being seisan. Master Gichin Funakoshi changed the name from Seisan to Hangetsu and then added the kata into the Shotokan cirriculam. Hangetsu-dachi (half-moon stance) is the essence of this kata, semi circular stepping (half moon

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Instructions for Shotokan Karate Kata - Hangetsu. This page provides videos and instructions for Shotokan Karate kata - Hangetsu. This is an advanced Shotokan kata. To master these Shotokan Karate katas, you will also have to learn basic Shotokan stances, Karate kicks, Karate blocks, Karate punches, etc.Please use the demonstration video in order to see what the kata should look like at full

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Hangetsu (半月) (Japanese: "Half Moon") "Han" means "Half" and "Getsu" means "Moon" or "month". The stance that is utilized within it is the "Half Moon Stance", named after the kata: "Hangetsu Dachi" "Hangetsu" is an advanced kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originates from the Naha-te school of Okinawa.

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Hangetsu -. Hangetsu is one of the oldest katas know to exist. Named for the semi-circular movements of the hands, and feet, Hangetsu was originally known by the Okinawan name, Seisan. It is very effective for close in attacks and the circular leg movements are an excellent way of unbalancing an opponent.

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Hangetsu (半月) (Japanese: "Half Moon") is an advanced kata practiced in Shotokan karate. It originates from the Naha-te school. The first part is executed slowly with strong breathing, stressing the development of the hara, or energy field. This sequence shares a strong similarity with Seisan. The second part of the kata is more dynamic in

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Jitte kata is a very special and unique kata amongst the 26 Shotokan katas and was created by Matsumora Kosaku sensei. It constitutes complex movements that many karatekas find challenging to master and understand. This kata, meaning "ten hands", comprises ten sets of techniques to give a karateka the power to fight against ten opponents

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Hangetsu Breakdown. Hangetsu is an often forgotten kata in Shotokan. The "half moon" stance, body tension and heavy breathing are among its unique features. Use this video to learn the kata for the first time or to gain some insight on the finer points. Shot on the beautiful south shore of Nova Scotia. Cheers,

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This Kata can be considered to be unique within the Shotokan System. It emphasizes breathing and tension/relaxation like no other Kata. It challenges with Hangetsu Dachi and the inside pressure/tension necessary for this stance. This footwork (Hangetsu Dachi) teaches how to get into the opponents stance to destroy his balance.

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In the #47 issue (May '96) of Shotokan Karate Magazine, late Steve Cattle wrote an article on this kata, Hangetsu. It was a needed and educational article. The title was "Hangetsu the neglected kata" where he pointed out that this kata was most unpopular. He claimed, "I feel it is a very neglected kata, generally because of the

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Hangetsu is a major kata within Shotokan karate, with the original name being seisan. Many shotokan dojo introduce hangetsu at brown belt and this kata helps karateka with kime, breathing, with hangetsu being excellent at working on contraction and expansion. When Shotokan went to Japan, Master Gichin Funakoshi changed the name from Seisan to

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Heian Nidan - The second step to a peaceful mindThis kata was originally taught as the first Heian kata. The name and order was swapped by Master Funakoshi w

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The kata Jitte (Jit -Te / Jutte) was created by sensei Matsumora Kosaku (1829-1898) and is a very special kata and is very unique to the 26 Shotokan kata. It

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18 KARATE STANCES/TACHI KATA - japanese pronunciation included - karate encyclopedia PT 2 - TEAM KI 1 year ago 00:33:07 1 Hangetsu - Shotokan Karate do Kata - Very Detailed Explanations By Naka Shihan

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The kata Jitte (Jit -Te / Jutte) was created by sensei Matsumora Kosaku (1829-1898) and is a very special kata and is very unique to the 26 Shotokan kata. It

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Chintō (鎮東) (In Shotokan, Gankaku (岩鶴)) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of karate. According to legend, it is named after a stranded Chinese sai