Your KI is the KEY
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The Makati Aikikai Dojo conducts its training of beginners and blackbelts alike based on the principles laid out by its founder Ueshiba Morihei Osensei as taught to us by Fujimaki Hiroshi Shihan. Aikido in this dojo is taught in the mainstream style of the Aikido World Headquarters (Hombu Dojo) in Tokyo, Japan.
Aikido is not an intellectual process. It is a form of physical and mental training carried out in an atmosphere of traditional Japanese formality and discipline leavened with goodwill and sweat. There are no competitions; matches are viewed as philosophically incompatible with the nature of "aiki" (blending of energy)...
Aikido is a very comprehensive form of self-defense; it teaches time-tested and proven techniques against any attack.
This is accomplished by using techniques for neutralizing confrontations as peacefully-yet effectively-as possible in an attempt to reconcile the reality of violence and discord through harmony and compassion.
Aikido techniques use efficient movement, rather than strength.
Aikido
eye-key-doe
Ai = harmony, Ki = spirit, Do = The Way or Path
Aikidoka
eye-key-doe-kah
A person who practices Aikido..
Aikido Defenses
Kote gaeshi (koh-tay-guy-shee)
(wrist turn out throw) throw accomplished by twisting partner's wrist
Nikkyo (nee-kyoh)
(2nd pin technique) bends partner's wrist in two angles and cuts through the center of the body making him drop to the ground
Sankyo (sahn-kyoh)
(3rd pin technique) which holding partner's tegatana, cuts to the empty point of the rear triangle
Shiho nage (shee-hoh-nah-gay)
(four direction throw)
Sumi otoshi (soo-mee-oh-toe-shee)
(corner drop)
Tai no henko (tie-noh-hen-koh)
(change the body to blend) basic tenkan blending practice
Tenchi nage (ten-chee-nah-gay)
"Heaven" and "Earth" throw - one hand points to heaven; the other to earth, to throw
Yonkyo (yon-kyoh)
(4th pin technique) control/throw using pressure point near partner's wrist
Aikido Attacks
Hiji dori (hee-jee-doh-ree)
elbow grab
Kata dori (kah-tah-doh-ree)
shoulder grab
Kata menuchi (kah-tah-men-oo-chee)
shoulder grab and strike to the head
Katate dori (kah-tah-tay-doh-ree)
same side wrist grab, e.g. right to left
Katate dori (kah-tah-tay-doh-ree)
same side wrist grab, e.g. right to left
Men uchi (men-oo-chee)
strike to the head
Morote dori (moh-roh-tay-doh-ree)
both hands grab partner's wrist
Mune dori (moo-neh-doh-ree)
lapel grab
Mune tsuki (moo-neh-tskee)
first strike to chest or stomach
Ryote dori (ree-oh-tay-doh-ree)
two hands grab both of partner's wrists
Shomen uchi (shoh-men-oo-chee)
straight strike to the top of the head
Ushiro eri dori (oo-shee-roh eh-ree-doh-ree)
collar grab from behind
Ushiro hiji dori (oo-shee-roh hee-jee-doh-ree)
elbow grab from behind
Ushiro kata dori (oo-shee-roh kah-tah-doh-ree)
shoulder grab from behind
Common Japanese terms used in Aikido
Aiki taiso (eye-key-tie-so)
Aikido exercises
Atemi waza (ah-tay-me wah-zah)
Striking techniques
Bokken (bow-ken)
Wooden sword used in practice.
Bushido (boo-she-do)
Warrior's Code. The way of the warrior.
Dan (dawn)
Aikido grade holder, black belt rank.
Deshi (day-she)
Student, pupil, disciple.
Dojo (doe-joe)
Training hall (formally a term used by Buddhist priests in reference to their place of worship).
Doshi (doe-she)
Comrade, friend (used among fellow Aikidoka)
Gi (ghee)
Training uniform.
Hakama (haw-kah-ma)
A divided, pant-like skirt.
Hanmi (hawn-me)
A posture in which one foot is advanced one step and the body weight is distributed equally on both feet. Triangular stance.
Hanmi handachi (hawn-me hawn-dah-chee)
Nage (thrower) is kneeling and partner (the attacker), approaches from a standing position.
Hantai (iawn-tie)
In reverse order.
Hara (har-ah)
The center of existence. Lower abdomen, physical and spiritual center.
Hidari (he-dah-ree)
Left (direction).
Hiji (he-gee)
Elbow.
Irimi (ee-ree-mee)
To enter; entering.
Jiyu (gee-you)
Free style.
Jiyu waza (gee-you wah-zah)
Free style techniques/practice.
Jo (joe)
Wooden staff, usually about 4 feet by 15/16" and commonly made of white oak.
Kaiten (kie-ten)
To revolve or rotate.
Kata (kah-tah)
Shoulder. Also means 'form' practice of pre-arranged exercises(s).
Katate (kah-tah-tay)
One hand (left or right).
Keiko (kay-ko)
Practice session; training.
Ken (ken)
Japanese sword.
Ki (key)
Spirit...the vital force of the body; Universal Energy; a stream or flow of positive energy.
Kiai (key-eye)
A piercing scream or cry with practical and psychological value meaning - "Meeting of the Spirits".
Kokyu (coke-you)
Breath power...the coordination of ki flow with breathing.
Kokyu dosa (coke-you doe-sah)
A method of off-balancing and pinning your partner with your 'ki' instead of with your physical power.
Koshi (ko-shee)
Hips, waist (also spelled Goshi).
Kubi (coo-bee)
Neck.
Kyu (cue)
Aikido rank, class. A mudansha or undergraduate.
Maai (mah-eye)
Distance between uke and nage, meaning "harmony of space."
Men (men)
Face, head
Migi (mee-ghee)
Right (direction).
Nage (nah-gay)
Throw...the person who throws.
Obi (oh-bee)
Belt.
O'Sensei (Oh-sen-say)
The great teacher. (Morehei Ueshiba)
Randori (ran-door-ri)
Multiple attack.
Rei (ray)
Salutation, bow.;
Ryote (ree-oh-tay)
Both hands.
Samurai (sa-mu-rye)
Military retainer (feudal period).;
Sempai (sem-pie)
Senior student.
Sensei (sen-say)
Teacher, instructor.
Seiza (say-zah)
Formal sitting posture.;
Shiho (she-ho)
Four directions.
Shimi (she-me)
To choke.
Shodan (show-dawn)
Holder of the first grade black belt.
Shomen (show-men)
Front or top of the head.
Shugyo (shoe-gyoo)
Hardship.
Suburi (sue-boo-ree)
A single movement using the ken or jo, done as a solo practice.
Sutemi (sue-tay-me)
A hard fall...literally meaning to throw or sacrifice the body.
Suwari waza (sue-wah-ree wah-zah)
Sitting techniques.
Tachi (tah-chee)
Japanese sword.
Tachi-dori (tah-chee doe-ree)
Techniques of taking an opponents' sword.
Taijutsu (tie-jut-sue)
Body arts. The techniques of Aikido done without weapons.
Tai no henko (tie-no-henko)
Basic blending practice.
Tanto (tahn-toe)
Wooden knife.
Te (tay)
Hand.
Tegatana ( tay-gah-tah-nah)
Hand blade. Sword edge of the hand.
Te kubi (tay-koo-be)
Wrist.
Tenchi (ten-chee) Ten=heaven, chi=earth
A position of the hand, one high (up) and one low (down).
Tsuki (tski)
Thrust.
Uchi (ooh-chee)
To strike.
Uke (ooh-kay)
A person who receives an attack. Generally speaking.
Ushiro (ooh-she-row)
Back, behind, rear.
Waza (wah-zah)
Techniques.
Yokomen (yoh-ko-men)
Side of the head.
Yudansha (you-dawn-sha)
Black belt grade holder(s).
Helpful Japanese Phrases
Ohayo gozaimasu (ohio go-zah-ee-mahs)
Good morning (used before 10 am).
Konnichi wa (kone-knee-chee wah)
Hello! Good day (after 10 am).
Komban wa (comb-bahn wah)
Good evening.
Arigato gozaimasu (ah-ree-gah-toe go-zah-ee-mahss)
Thank you.
Sensei, domo arigato Gozaimashita
sen-say, doe-moe ah-ree-gah-toe go-zah-ee-mah-she -tah
Sensei (teacher), thank you very much for what you have done. (Spoken by students at the end of Aikido class.)
Onegai shimasu (oh-nay-guy-she-mahss)
I make a request. (Spoken when one wishes to practice with a fellow student or teacher.)
Gomen nasai (go-men nah-sigh)
I'm sorry, excuse me.
Do itashimashite (doe ee-tah-she-mah- she-tay)
Don't mention it. You're welcome.
Ogen'ki desu ka (oh-gen-key des-kah)
How are you? Are you in good spirits?