Although not many terms, this is an introduction of basic terms for your first few lessons. Although you won’t need to know Japanese to start training with us, this is just a little help along your way.
Sensei – Teacher
Osu – Yes, in response to any questions/directions from Sensei
Domo Arigato Gozaimasu – A polite way to say thank you
Onegaishimas – A polite way of asking someone to train with you
Kamea – The basic standing posture
Kihon Dosa – The six movements that make up the techniques of Renshinkai Aikido
Migi – Right
Hidari – Left
Yame – Stop
Ichi, Ni, San, Shi, Go, Roku, Shichi, Hachi, Kyu, Ju – 1 to 10 in Japanese
