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12-24-2002, 08:30 AM
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Dojo: Aikido Shugenkai
Location: Colorado
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oxymoron
~~I am seeking the word or term in Japanese that would describe a state of relaxation with a sense of intensity/alertness. Is that zanshin? Sounds like an oxymoron but I know these states can exist together; I've felt it. Any ideas? Thanks!
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12-24-2002, 05:23 PM
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Dojo: Aikido BME Budapest
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zanshin
Zanshin can be translated to remaining spirit (literally), or "combative awareness".
In my definition, zanshin is when you stay aware, and don't turn your back instantly to the opponent for example. Zanshin is being aware and relaxed at the same time. I hope i described it right, there is 1:24 AM, and english is not my strongest side
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12-24-2002, 05:42 PM
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Dojo: Aikido Yoshinkan Sacramento - Seikeikan Dojo
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Re: oxymoron
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Paula Lydon wrote:
~~I am seeking the word or term in Japanese that would describe a state of relaxation with a sense of intensity/alertness. Is that zanshin? Sounds like an oxymoron but I know these states can exist together; I've felt it. Any ideas? Thanks!
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12-25-2002, 09:05 PM
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Dojo: Seiwa Dojo and Southside Dojo
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Zanshin is the word we use to describe that feeling/state.
Bronson
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"A pacifist is not really a pacifist if he is unable to make a choice between violence and non-violence. A true pacifist is able to kill or maim in the blink of an eye, but at the moment of impending destruction of the enemy he chooses non-violence."
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12-25-2002, 09:36 PM
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Dojo: Shodokan Honbu (Osaka)
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I have heard Zanshin described as "presence" rather than just "combative awareness". In most cases we are encouraged to finish our techniques with zanshin which speaks to "remaining spirit" I suppose. However zanshin is also what you try to have before a technique is executed and even outside of a combative situation.
For example - walking into a room at a party where you are aware of all that is occuring (especially the girl in the red dress) and your presence is felt by all there (especially the girl in the red dress).
I agree with Bronson.
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12-26-2002, 04:10 AM
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Location: Taipei, Taiwan
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the way of the ninja
For me, zanshin is all the time — even when I'm sleeping.
It also allows me to enter a party, have a drink and sit down, all totally unnoticed — as if I am invisible. Then, just at the right moment, a friend notices me and says, "Hey! How long have you been here? I didn't even see you walk in!"
That's my art. That's how I practice zanshin.
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12-26-2002, 07:11 PM
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Dojo: Shodokan Honbu (Osaka)
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Re: the way of the ninja
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Mike Lee (mike lee) wrote:
It also allows me to enter a party, have a drink and sit down, all totally unnoticed — as if I am invisible. Then, just at the right moment, a friend notices me and says, "Hey! How long have you been here? I didn't even see you walk in!"
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