I stopped halfway up the stairs.
There is a small shrine halfway up the slope.
center column (of three)
Printing term: the middle of three horizontal columns in a layout.
This page has a figure in the center column.
middle guard (kendo)
Martial arts term: the basic middle-level guard position for a sword, with the tip aimed at the opponent's throat or eyes.
In kendo, the middle guard stance is fundamental.