Aikidoist  -  One who studies Aikido

Aikido  -  The way of spirit of harmony

Aikidoka  -  Professional Aikidoist

Aikikai  -  Association for the study for Aikido

Dan  -  Black Belt Ranks

Dojo  -  Place to learn and practice the way

Doshu  -  Leader of the Way

Gi  -  Uniform (pants, belt, top)

Hakama  -  Black pants worn by Black Belt level men or women of all rank

Hombu  -  Headquarters

Kyu  -  All ranks prior to Black Belt

MAC  -  Midwest Aikido Center

MAF  -  Midwest Aikido Federation

O'Sensei  -  Great Teacher (Founder of Aikido)

Sensei  -  Instructor or teacher

Shihan  -  Master Instructor

Shihankai  -  Organization of Shihan