Definitions / translations

AIKIDO
(AI)
(KI)

(DO)

The way of harmonising the spirit
Harmonising
Spirit – creative; life spirit of the universe; ones own life energy
The way
AIKIKAI
(KAI)

Society
SHIHAN

Professor
Japanese professional high ranking instructor
SHIDOIN Senior instructor
FUKUSHIDOIN
Assistant senior instructor
YUDANSHA
Black belt holder
DAN
Black belt (in martial arts)
DOJO Place of practice