The principles of Sarete are the correlations between Aikido technique and Aikdo philosophy.  These principles are also the bridge between development on the mat and implementing results in daily life.

Aikido is a logical system that is relevant because it works beyond the context of physical self-defense. Physical practice is the laboratory for observation, understanding, and implementation of complex abstract ideas in concrete movements and interactions.  Follow the Sarete blog for more on each of these principles on and off the mat.
1. Agatsu (吾勝) –Victory over one’s self.
2. Iki no ne (息の根) – Focused breathing
3. Dasu (出) -Extension
4. Seika tanden (臍下丹田) –Centered
5. Ki wo tsuke (気を付け) -Attention
6. Rei Ho(禮 法) –Manifesting the Spirit
7. Hami (半身) –Non-oppositional stance
8. (Uke)mi (受)-Receiving of energy
9. Ma ai (間合)- Mutual Space
10. (Sa)geru (下)- Drop or let go
11. (A)wase (合) -Blending
12. (A)tari (当) –Engage
13. Musu(bi) (結) –Merging
14. Sen Sen No Waza (先先の技) –Initiating connection
15. Tanizu gake (多人数掛け)- Multiple Attackers
16. Kubetsu (区別)- Distinction
17. Kokyu Ryoku 呼吸力- Breath power
18. (Kuzu)shi (崩)- Eroding balance
19. Waza (技)-Technique
20. Nage (投)- Throw
21. Ri Ai (理合)-Relative principles
22. Henka (変化)-Adaptation
23. (Naga)re (流) –Flowing with the energy
24. Renshu (練習)- Knowledge through practice
25. Zanshin (残心)- Remaining spirit