Karate Terminology - Z
JAPANESE TO ENGLISH
Zanshin |
Lit. "remaining mind/heart." Even after a Karate technique has been completed, one should remain in a balanced and aware state. ZANSHIN thus connotes "following through" in a technique, as well as preservation of one's awareness so that one is prepared to respond to additional attacks |
Za-rei |
The traditional Japanese bow from the kneeling position |
Zenkutsu dachi |
"Forward Stance" |
Zenshin |
"Forward" |
Zori |
Japanese slippers |