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Zanshin – Eight Directions of Awareness (Part 2)
The term Zanshin has been contemplated for generations and continues to be vague in expressing its true depth unless one had personally experienced it. Here are a couple of mental images to help the beginning student or martial arts fan to understand the concept of Zanshin better. Visualize a gymnast who has just completed a routine on the bars and dismounts back to the floor. The gymnast lands perfectly in a standing position with no wavering and scores a perfect 10. This is a form of Zanshin. Next, picture an entertainer up on stage singing a heartfelt song. As the last note echoes through the halls a tranquil silence envelops the audience. During that