Sandoval Freestyle Karate’s Martial Arts Glossary “Z”
Discover Japanese Terms Used in Karate Beginning with “Z”
Welcome to Sandoval Freestyle Karate’s karate glossary, where we’ve listed the most common karate terminology one will encounter. If you cannot find the term you’re looking for or would like to learn more, please contact us today!
Zanshin
This refers to a state of awareness in Japanese martial arts. It literally translates to “remaining mind”. In a number of martial arts, zanshin also refers to the body’s posture once a technique has been executed.