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Dojo 道場 Dojo doesn’t simply mean a gym or training hall for judo or martial…

Sensei 先生 Most people think the term Sensei means “Judo instructor” or “Martial arts teacher.”…

Uke 受 Many people mistakenly think the term uke means “to block” or “to stop…

Kiai 気合 Many people think kiai simply means a “battle cry” or a “warrior’s shout,”…

ZANSHIN – 残心 – AWARENESS OF THE SPIRIT Zanshin translates directly as “remaining spirit” or…

FUDŌSHIN – 不動心 – THE IMMOVABLE MIND When I see a delicious cake, nothing can…

MUSHIN – 無心 – THE MIND WITHOUT MIND It might sound confusing at first: a…

SHOSHIN – 初心 – BEGINNER’S MIND In Japanese, Shoshin means “Beginner’s Mind.” It describes an…