Some of the terminlogies from eastern martial arts:
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Uchikiru is to complete your strike without regret
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Zanshin is choosing to live your life intentionally and acting with purpose rather than mindlessly falling victim to whatever comes your way.
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Ki ken tai ichi is the unity of the mind, sword and the body
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Katas is the exercise where the novice repeatedly tries to emulate a master.
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Kumite is a supervised exercise between two students, or between a student and a master
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Koans are questions without absolute answers which are used to break down assumptions and reveal underlying truths.