Definitions for "Shomen"
Keywords:  shrine, uchi, forefront, aikido, seat
The honored symbol of Ki and picture of the Master mounted in the forefront of the training area.
The upper seat, the shrine which houses the picture of the Founder and the spirit of Aikido.
(a) The upper seat where the shrine is placed; (b) a direct strike to the face or the top of the head is shomen uchi.