The one point, in the lower abdomen, is the centre of your universe, wherever you go. Keeping your mind concentrated there will calm brain-waves, cause relaxation and clarity of mind. Correct judgement follows naturally and the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances in your surrounding environment.
The following are some of the Japanese Terms you may encounter during your training :
AI - love, harmony, compassion, wisdom.
AIKI - harmony with the universe.
AIKIDO - the way of spiritual harmony.
ATEMI - distracting strike or blow.
BUDO - the spiritual path of a warrior.
DOJO - a place for practise of the way.
HARA - centre of gravity where energy is stored.
IRIMI - entering.
KI - spiritual energy.
KI-AI - a release of physical, mental and spiritual power.
KOKYU - breath expansion and contraction - Ki flow.
KOTOTAMA - chanting the sound spirit.
MA-AI - correct distance.
MANTRA - word repeated in meditation.
MISOGI - purification and breath control exercises.
MUSHIN - a mind without attachment or ego.
MOKUSU - a period of meditative calm.
NAGE - the one being attacked.
SEIZA - kneeling position.
TAI SABAKI - body movement.
TENKAN - turn or pivot.
UKE - the attacker.
UKEMI - the art of falling.
WAZA - technique.
ZANSHIN - unbroken concentration.
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