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After successfully completing the execution of an aikido technique, one must learn to let go and move on. A slight pause before letting go allows for a sense of closure and completion. Zanshin is the term for the idea of a lingering spirit or connection. Once the encounter is completed, however, let go and move on the next attacker or opponent. This is especially true in randori practice against sequential multiple attackers, or in a real self-defense situation where one can never assume there is only one attacker.

CONCEPTUAL EXECUTION

Shoshin and mushin are two very important frames of minds to continually cultivate and maintain. Shoshin is “beginner’s mind,” and mushin is a calm and empty mind. Shoshin is the openness and awe of the beginner’s mind. It is the mind ready and available to learn. Mushin is the serene, unoccupied mind that, through years of disciplined training, is able to allow the body to be aware and respond with spontaneous execution of the appropriate technique.

Shizan-tai is a relaxed, natural state of being. The concept of natural movement and natural forces is very common in aikido. Maintaining a relaxed state, both physically and mentally, allows one to respond appropriately with greater effectiveness and efficiency. A state of being is different from a state of doing in that being relaxed and natural, without fear, may be all the doing that is necessary.