AIKI - A form of self-defence, based on special principles
(lit. harmony of spirit)

AIKIDO - The 'way' of Aiki.

AITE - Opponent, partner.

ARASHI - Storm (e.g. yama arashi = mountain storm).

ASHI - Leg, foot.

ASHIWAZA - Leg/foot technique.

ATAMA - Head.

ATE - Strike, hit.

ATEMIWAZA - Hitting or punching technique.

AYUMI ASHI - A manner of walking in which each foot leads
the other successively.