Harmony; coming together; integration; unification; unity

The word "Aikido" is made up of three japanese characters: ai - harmony, ki - spirit, mind, or universal energy, do - the way. Thus Aikido is "the way of harmony with universal energy."

The way of the warrior arts; the way of protection, of society, strength and honor in peace

Beginning, middle, end. ( beginning, tear or break, sudden or urgent)

"Fixed form"; predetermined practice patterns used as learning vehicle