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Seishinryoku: The Spirit of Perseverance

An asian woman at the top of a mountain with the words "Seishinryoku" in the background.

Another day another term! Have you ever heard the term Seishinryoku? If you did, you might remember it from karate or judo class. It’s a Japanese word that might sound a bit mysterious or intriguing, but it holds a profound concept…

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