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Budo: The Way of War

The first philosophical term one should understand is budo. Do translates as "way" or "path." Bu translates as "martial." Budo is the "martial way" or "martial arts." True budo has more to do with protection than victory. Warriors do not fight so fiercely because they hate the enemy; they fight fiercely because they love the people they protect. Many modern martial arts schools and media presentations miss this underlying motivation, the positive intent that was so important to O'Sensei Morihei Ueshiba's vision and dream. Aikido is an extension of the budo code of love and respect for others, and is also a means of self-discipline. Training in aikido stresses cooperation, not competition, between training partners.

As: Harmony

Ai can be translated as meaning "harmony," "unity," or "to join and become one." The concept of harmony in combat is hard for most people to comprehend. We are all used to fighting force with force, to meeting attack with resistance. The idea of meeting an attack with love and harmony appears contradictory and impossible.