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The word Aikido is pronounced "EYE-KEY-DOE". It is made up of three basic Japanese words.
- Ai EYE means harmony, blending or coordination
- Ki KEY your mental and physical presence, your spirit or your energy
- Do DOE the method or the way
Therefore, Aikido means :
- the method of coordinating your mental and physical presence
- the way of blending all energy
- the way of spiritual coordination
- the way of harmonized energy

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