Aikido: Ai = Harmony Ki = Spirit DO = The Way or Path
Ai-hanmi: Mutual stance. Partners stand facing one another with the same foot
forward.
Atemi: A strike, striking techniques.
Bokken: Wooden sword.
Dan: Black belt rank.
Dojo: Training Hall.
Gi:Training uniform.
Gyaku-hanmi: Opposite stance. Partners stand with the opposite foot forward.
Hakama: A divided, pant-like skirt made of black material and worn by Yudansha.
Hanmi: Triangular stance. Literally means "half body".