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Aikido Aikikai Federation of Armenia
Principles

残心

ざんしん

Zanshin

Lingering awareness

Translations

  • 日本語残心
  • EnglishLingering awareness
  • ՀայերենՄնացորդային ուշադրություն
  • РусскийОстающееся осознание

Explanation

The continuous, calm awareness maintained after a technique is completed. The body settles, the mind stays connected to uke, and the spirit remains ready.

技を終えた後も保たれる静かな意識。身は落ち着き、心は受けと繋がり、気は備えている。

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