Aikido
- The way or path of spirit and harmony
Hanmi
- The relaxed triangular stance of Aikido, stable yet flexible
enough to move quickly in any direction
Hara -
The lower abdomen, the center of life energy, physical and
spiritual, often used as a synonym for "guts",
courage
Irimi
- Moving into an through the line of attack with no thought
of escape, technique of entering and choosing death
Kaiten
- To revolve or rotate
Kiai -
Shoulder
Kokyu
- Power of breath and life force: the coordination of ki
flowing and breathing
Maai -
The distance of time and space between Uke and Nage: the
movement of mind. The stream of spirit and the direction
in which the mind and spirit move, along with the physical
distance determines the balance and proper use of space.
Mushin
- No mine, a mine without ego. A mine like a mirror which
reflects and does not judge
Nage -
To throw, the person who throws
Omote
- To the front, across the front
Randori -
Freestyle against multiple attack
Rei -
To bow, salutation
Ryote
- Both hands
Seiza
- Formal sitting position. The only proper way to sit on
the mat.
Tenkan -
Turning to dissipate force.
Ichi (ee-chee)
- One
Ni (nee)
- Two
San (sahn)
- Three
Shi (shee)
- Four
Go (go)
- Five
Roku (row-koo)
- Six
Shichi (shee-chee)
- Seven
Hachi
(hah-chee) - Eight
Ku (cue)
- Nine
Ju (joo)
- Ten
About
Chendokan Aikido
Elements
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Training with Injuries
The Hakama
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