Glossary of Aikido Terms | Aikido of Austin

Aikido: Ai (harmony), Ki (spirit, feelings), Do (The Way or Path). The way of harmonizing the spirit of oneself with the spirit of the universe.
Agatsu: Victory over oneself.
Ai-hanmi: Mutual stance. Partners stand facing one another with the same foot forward, (i.e., right/right).
Bokken: Wooden practice sword.
Budo: Warrior Way. A discipline that simultaneously teaches martial technique and guides mental and spiritual development.
Dojo: Practice hall. A place to study the Way.
Doshu: Master of the Way, Moriteru Ueshiba, grandson of O-Sensei.
Gyaku-hanmi: Opposite stance. Partners stand with the opposite foot forward (i.e., right/left).
Hanmi: Triangular stance. Literally means "half-body".
Irimi: To enter, entering.
Jo: Wooden practice staff.
Katsu Haya Hi: Victory of the day. Speed up.
Ki: Spirit; the vital force of the body; feelings; universal energy.
Kihon Waza: Basic form of a technique.
Ki-no-nagare: Fluid form of a technique.
Kokyu: Breath–energy/ki flow and the motions of the body unified by control of the breath.
Kokyunage: A throw using perfect timing and breath control.
Ma'ai: The appropriate distance between uke and nage. Means "harmony of space."
Masakatsu: True Victory, correct mind/body/spirit.
Nage: Throw; the person who throws.
O-Sensei: "The Great Teacher." Morihei Ueshiba, founder of Aikido.
Omote: Movement to the front side of uke.
Omoto Kyo Ryu: Shinto religious sect followed by O-Sensei
Sensei: Teacher, instructor. One who goes before.
Seiza: Formal sitting posture.
Tegatana: Hand blade. Sword edge of the hand, located between the little finger and the forarm.
Tenkan: Pivoting 180 degrees or more.
Tenshin: Stepping or sliding off the line of attack and readying to move forward.
Tsuki: Thrust, punch.
Uke: "To receive." A person who receives a throw, lock or pin from nage.
Ukemi: The art of falling; "To receive through the body."
Ura: Movement to uke's rear; going behind.
Ushiro: Back, behind, rear.
Zanshin: Unbroken spirit. The concentrated connection that remains with one's partner even after the throw has been completed.