Aiki, the first half of the word Aikido and first syllable of Aiki Jutsu consist of the two Chinese characters ai, meaning “to come together, to blend , to join, to harmonize,” and ki, a word with manifold meanings that include ( as in this case ) “spirit” and “disposition”. Aiki has always been a central theme of Asian philosophy, but Morihei declared:”My interpretation of aiki in the following ways.

• Aiki is the universal principle that brings all things together; it is the optimal process of unification and harmonization that operates in all realms, from the vastness of space to the tiniest atoms.

• Aiki reflects the grand design of the cosmos; it is the life force, an irresistible power that binds the material and spiritual aspects of creation. Aiki is the flow of nature.

• Aiki signifies the union of body and spirit and is a manifestation of that truth. Further, aiki enables us to harmonize heaven, earth, and mankind as one.

• Aiki means, “to live together in harmony,” in a state of mutual accord. Aiki is the ultimate social virtue. It is the power of reconciliation, the power of love.

In addition, Morihei’s vision of aiki correponds closely to the notions of integritas (wholeness) and consonantia (hamony) in Western phiosophy. Integration between body and spirit, self and other, humankind and nature, truth and beauty is a condition that all people should strive for, and integrity is a moral state as well: those who are whole can act in the best and fairest manner in life. This is a brief paragraph from the book The Secrets Of Aikido by John Stevens. Last but least Club Aiki believes in and tries to live up to all the above principles in its teaching of Aiki.

The student whom interested in the studies of Club Aiki will have to be interviewed by the chief instructor, whereas all rules and requirements will be explained, it is necessary to understand that Club Aiki is a dojo and not a health club or gym. Therefore, it is important for the perspective student not to have any pre-consumption of what is and what is not. Club Aiki is not the place to learn to fight it is about resolution of conflict and compromise. Self-defense is important but not the primart, but discipline of mind and body, the efensive instruction is just another advantage when properly taught. We do have a belt system for motivation and incentive to give the student a sense of competition within oneself, however, it is important to understand and practice in the dojo family, team concept of one for all and all for one and the giving of oneself unselfishly.

Promotions are experience every three to four months for the first two peomotions, which is yellow belt and orange belt there is no formal testing for these levels they are more derived from the showing of the personel development of the individual. Such as, showing a willing to learn the bushido way. Showing a sense of respect for other, as well as for themselves. A commitment to the ryu or do (the way of bushido), and showing responsibility and accountability for their actions. Nevertheless, technically the student learns three immobilization techniques with combinations, front kick and back kick, formal karate punching and formal striking katas and three shifting techniques along with proper etiquette and protocol in the dojo.