Aikido Etiquette

Question 1

In training everything is done in………..

Answer 1

Sets of four, unless otherwise directed by Sensei

Question 2

When one enters or leaves the Dojo?

Answer 2

One should do a standing bow.

Question 3

Entering the mat area requires a……….which shows respect.

Answer 3

First towards the Tokonama and then towards the Sensei

Question 4

As the session is starting we? The purpose is?

Answer 4

Perform two rei; towards picture O’Sensei and towards Sensei

Acknowledge teachings and acknowledge beginning of session(keiko)

Question 5

We bow to our partners when?

Answer 5

Standing to exercise

Seated to begin practicing the Martial Art

Question 6

Procedure for when the session is ended and class is over

Answer 6

We bow to our current partners
We bow to our last partners
We seiza to the Tokonoma
We seiza to the Sensei
We clap twice on regular days and four times on auspicious days

Question 7

In Japan if you bump or hit another student by mistake…..

Answer 7

Both sit and say ‘gomen nasai’

Question 8

After warm up and before Sensei arrives, position is?

When Sensei approaches mat or claps hands for session to begin, position is?

Answer 8

Seated quietly waiting for Sensei

Seated position

Question 9

Break time or anytime requires what towards Tokonoma? Towards our partners? To reenter mat?

Answer 9

Seiza to leave mat for any reason
Standing bow
Standing bow to reenter mat area

Question 10

Water should be brought to the Dojo to?

Answer 10

Remain hydrated

Question 11

Gathering on Saturday called?

Attendance is?

Answer 11

Second Dojo

Optional

Question 12

When the Sensei shows some movement to adjust your technique your partners, one always?

Answer 12

Perform seiza as he goes to work with remainder of students

Question 13

Learning Aiki Budo is a serious undertaking, but?

Answer 13

Enjoy oneself

Maintain high bar with respect to dojo manners

Question 14

When speaking to other Yudansh?

Answer 14

“First Name” followed by Sensei

Question 15

Morehei Ueshiba had very practical rules in doing Aikido.

Answer 15

Train daily 
Do your best
Keep going
Enjoy yourself
Respect others, the Dojo, the Art and Sensei

Question 16

When we go to Japan to train at four different Dojo’s, what is most important?

Answer 16

Etiquette is of immense importance, particularly in Hombu Dojo.

Question 17

Because Tony Sensai has a personal relationship with the Ueshiba Family?

Answer 17

All students are greeted and trained with by name, basically we are treated like family in the Nishio-ryu Dojo’s.

Question 18

Domo Arigato Gozaimashita

Answer 18

Thank you for teaching me (end of class)

Question 19

ritsurei

Answer 19

standing bow salutation

Question 20

shizen hontai

Answer 20

normal, natural posture

Question 21

zarei

Answer 21

ceremonial bow from seiza posture