About aikido

Japanese phrases used in the dojo

Onegai shimasu = "I welcome you to train with me", said to the Sensei/Instructor & your partner when starting practice.

Domo Arigato (Gozaimashita) = "Thank you very much" at the end of each class, bowing and thanking the Sensei (and those you've trained with).

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