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Ai | Harmony or unification |  |
Aikido | The way to harmony with ki, or The way of Peace | |
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Bokken | Wooden practice sword |  |
Do | Way or path | |
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Do gi | Practice uniform |  |
Dojo | Training Hall | |
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Hakama | Split skirt usually worn by black belts and Senseis |  |
Jo | Wooden staff usually 4 to 5 feet long | |
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Ki | Mind, spirit, energy, vital force, intention |  |
Kohai | Student who is junior to you | |
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Nage | Partner that is throwing or doing the technique (i.e. Flipper) |  |
Obi | Belt | |
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O'Sensei | "Great Teacher", Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido |  |
Seiza | Formal seated position. Kneeling with back straight. Hands resting on thighs. | |
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Sempai | Student who is senior to you |  |
Sensei | Instructor | |
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Shikko | Knee walking |  |
Shomen | Front of Dojo; Front or top of head | |
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Tanto | Wooden practice dagger |  |
Uke | Partner that is attacking or receiving the technique (i.e. Flippee) |
Important Phrases
| Onegai shimasu | "Please do me this favor"; Said to partner before training | ||
| Domo arigato gozamashita | "Thank you very much" |
Just one of the styles offered at Round Rock Martial Arts!
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Updated 03/01/05
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