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It's also the principle that lies behind all of Oriental martial arts. You don't try to stop your opponent, you let him come at you-and then give him a tap in just the right direction as he rushes by. The idea is to observe, to act courageously, and to pick your timing extremely well.
M. Mitchell Waldrop

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Uechi-Ryu
Uechi-Ryu is a traditional style of Okinawan karate founded by Kanbun Uechi in the early 20th century.
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Mushin
Mushin, often translated as "no-mind," is a crucial concept in martial arts. It refers to a state of mental clarity and heightened awareness where the practitioner acts without conscious thought or emotion.
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Zanshin
Zanshin is a fundamental concept in Japanese martial arts, referring to a state of relaxed alertness and total awareness. Practitioners cultivate zanshin to maintain vigilance before, during, and after combat.
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Fudoshin
Fudoshin represents a state of mental equanimity in martial arts. It embodies unwavering focus and composure, even in challenging situations. Practitioners cultivate this "immovable mind" through rigorous training and discipline.
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Kolthari
Kolthari is a significant component of Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art form from Kerala, India.
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Duillian
Duillian (对练), also known as Duilian or Two-Person Sets, is a traditional training method in Chinese martial arts where two practitioners engage in pre-arranged, choreographed combat sequences.
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Sambo
Sambo is a martial art and combat sport that originated in the Soviet Union in the early 20th century.
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Jin Ji Du Li
Jin Ji Du Li (金鸡独立), also known as the Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, is a traditional stance used in various Chinese martial arts.
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Jita Kyoei
"Jita Kyoei" is another fundamental principle in Judo, also developed by its founder, Jigoro Kano.
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Nekode
Nekode, also known as Neko-te, are traditional Japanese weapons that resemble metal claws.
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Shinzen Shobu
Shinzen Shobu is a term used in traditional Japanese martial arts, including Judo, which refers to a formal match or contest conducted in front of a shrine or a sacred place.
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Yoroi
Yoroi refers to the traditional armor worn by samurai warriors in feudal Japan.
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Clinching
Clinching is a technique used in various combat sports, such as boxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts (MMA), and wrestling.
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