Fudoshin
不動心
State of an unshakeable, immovable mind that remains calm amidst absolute chaos or danger.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[foo-doh-shin]/
Alternative NamesImmovable mind, Unshakeable spirit
Definition
Fudoshin ('immovable mind') represents absolute psychological composure. A warrior possessing Fudoshin cannot be disturbed by fear, anger, or confusion, allowing execution of strategy under extreme pressure.
Related Terms
Zanshin残心
State of relaxed alertness and sustained mental focus before, during, and after a technique.
Mushin無心State of 'no-mind' where action occurs intuitively without mental hesitation.
Budo武道Umbrella term for Japanese martial ways focusing on spiritual and personal growth.
Shugyo修行Intense, rigorous, and austere training aimed at forging mind and body resilience.
Associated Martial Arts
Tomari-teSatojuku KarateTakamura Shindo Yoshin-ryuShorinji Ryu RenshinkanEnshin KarateTenjin Shin-ryu JujutsuYoseikan AikidoShorinji-ryu KenkokanSeiwakai Goju-ryuJikishin-ryu JujutsuIwama RyuYoshinkan AikidoGensei-ryuTomiki AikidoChito-ryu KarateShito-ryuMotobu-ryu KarateAshihara KarateByakuren KaikanShorei-ryuUechi-ryuAsayama Ichiden-ryuTenjin Shin'yo-ryu JujutsuShotokanKyushin-ryu JujutsuMatsubayashi-ryuTakagi-ryu JujutsuShorin-ryu ShidokanShorin-ryu SeibukanIsshin-ryu KarateKendoChokushin-ryu JujutsuShindo Yoshin-ryu JujutsuUnkei-ryu JujutsuSeidokaikan KarateShorin-ryuSekiguchi-ryu JujutsuHontai Yoshin-ryu JujutsuShuri-teMeibukan Goju-ryuShorin-ryu KyudokanJundokan Goju-ryuShinno Shinto-ryu JujutsuSix Harmonies Praying Mantis (Liuhe Tanglangquan)Kyokushin BudokaiReal AikidoNaha-teShibukawa-ryu JujutsuShorin-ryu Shorinkan