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"Gankaku" is one of 26 Shotokan karate katas and it means "Crane standing upon a rock". It is an advance kata and the root is Shurite.

Formerly known as Chinto (Battle East), Gankaku is one of the most graceful Shotokan kata. The kata is usually translated as "Crane on a Rock," referring to the crane stance (tsuru-dachi), …

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 sailor (or pirate), sometimes …

Chintō (In Shotokan, Gankaku (岩鶴) is an advanced kata practiced in many styles of Karate. The kata is very dynamic, employing a diverse number of stances (including the uncommon crane …

This page provides videos and instructions for Shotokan Karate kata – Gankaku. This is an advanced Shotokan kata. To master these Shotokan Karate katas, you will also have to learn …

Yoi: In the hachiji-dachi position. Fists closed in front of the hips. 1. Haishu awaseuke: Step back the right hip while pulling your hands open backwards. Step back with your right foot, sending …

Like the Tekki series of kata, Gankaku's embusen is a straight line, though rather than moving sideways this kata travels forwards and backwards. It includes a tobi nidan geri, a pivot on one …

Oct 15, 2016 · Kazuaki Kurihara performing Kata Gankaku (Click on HD for better video quality)

Formerly known as Chinto (Battle East), Gankaku is one of the most graceful Shotokan kata. The kata is usually translated as "Crane on a Rock," referring to the crane stance (tsuru-dachi), …