 | A glossary of karate terms. Pacific Martial Arts. |
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- Zanshin
- (残心) (Remaining mind) A state of awareness – of relaxed alertness. In martial arts: the body's posture after a technique is executed. In karate, zanshin is the state of total awareness. It means being aware of one's surroundings and enemies, and also being prepared to react. In the context of kendō, zanshin is the continued state of spirit, mental alertness and physical readiness to meet the situation (such as an opposing attack) that must be maintained when one returns to kamae after attacking. It is one of the essential elements that define a good attack. See also: Kamae
- Zazen
- (ざぜん) Seated Zen meditation, usually in a cross-legged position.
- Zenkutsu Dachi
- (Front stance.) 前屈立ち See also: stances
- Zuki
- (つき) (A thrust; a stab) Punch See also: Tsuki. punches
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