“In the vast empty room, amber rays of sunset blazed on the light parquet through the cathedral windows. Several rows of chairs lined the central square. Zack had come early on purpose, to find peace and quiet before the big event. Tonight, in front of an audience, he would take his black belt test. His bare feet made no sound to break the serenity of the place. He bowed to the front wall where heavy branches of silk cherry blossoms framed a vertical banner. In fluid calligraphy, the Japanese id...eogram on the fabric spelled Kokoro, which meant heart, but also courage. Too anxious to sit and meditate as he sometimes did before class, Zack struck the first pose of the first kata and focused on the ritual movements meant to imitate a succession of attacks and counterattacks. He controlled his breathing, aiming for perfect form, infusing strength into his arms and legs, maintaining balance, in absolute control of his mind and body. Only the sound of his breath and the purchase of his toes on the hard floor intruded on the silence.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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