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Fighting Techniques and Defense

2009-05-28, 3:08 AM #41

Greenboy

No they aren't!

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2009-05-28, 8:09 AM #42

Koobie

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Originally posted by JediKirby:

Aikido literally means to be at harmony with life.

Actually it literally translates as "way of love." "Ai" means "love" and "do" means "road" or "way." Eg, karate or karate-do, which means "the way of the empty hand."

幻術

2009-05-28, 8:11 AM #43

JediKirby

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Kind of... From Wikipedia:

合 - ai - joining, harmonizing
気 - ki - spirit, life energy
道 - dō - way, path

"the Way of unifying (with) life energy."
or
"the Way of harmonious spirit."

The Way of Love is a nickname, not a translation.

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2009-05-28, 8:13 AM #44

Koobie

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I don't speak Japanese, so I'm in no position to argue. The "way of love" is just the interpretation I've heard the most. Cheers!

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2009-05-28, 8:19 AM #45

Koobie

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And Greenboy, I don't think sticking pens up your nose is that good of an idea.

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