Zanshin

Zanshin (Japanese: 残心) is a state of awareness; of relaxed alertness, in Japanese martial arts. A literal translation of zanshin is "remaining mind".[1][2]

In several martial arts, zanshin refers specifically to the body's posture after a technique is executed.[1][2][3][4]

  1. ^ a b "One arrow, one life: Zen, archery, enlightenment" by Kenneth Kushner; Tuttle Publishing, 2000, page 73
  2. ^ a b "The complete idiot's guide to karate" by Randall G. Hassell, Edmond Otis; Penguin, 2000, p. 26-27
  3. ^ "The Essence of Okinawan Karate-Do" by Shōshin Nagamine; Tuttle Publishing, 1998, page 100
  4. ^ "Complete Kendo" by John J. Donohue; Tuttle Publishing, 1999, page 89