About Aikido
START:
Onegai shimasu = "I welcome you to train with me", said to the Sensei/Instructor & your partner when starting practice.
END:
Domo Arigato (Gozaimashita) = "Thank you very much" at the end of each class, bowing and thanking the Sensei (and those you've trained with).
"One does not need buildings, money, power, or status
to practice the Art of Peace.
Heaven is right where you are standing,
and that is the place to train.
The Aikido Primer (Eric Sotniak)