GLOSSARY

In this section you will find a listing of Japanese terms that you may hear used in the dojo. ....[MORE]

DOJO ETIQUETTE

Proper observance of etiquette is as much a part of your training as is learning techniques. Standards of etiquette may vary somewhat from one dojo or organization to another, but the following guidelines are nearly universal. Please take matters of etiquette seriously...[MORE]

TESTING REQUIREMENTS

A listing of the requirements for each rank examination. ...[MORE]

KIDS TESTING REQUIREMENTS

Aikido has a kyu-dan system similar to other martial arts such as Karate and Judo.
The kyu (grade) levels are white or colored belts and represent new and intermediate level students and the dan (degree) levels are black belts. Here is the belt system used at the Lenape Aikikai for kids ranks. ...[MORE]