The name Genjikai is taken from the name of a famous literary character, Genji, noted for his flawless courtesy and aesthetic genius. Sensei Nishida’s family heritage is also associated with Genji’s historical clan. Kai means organization or association. Genjikai is said to refer to an association of people who train in the way of karate according to the ideals embodied by the character Genji, that is, courteously and with disciplined attention to the correctness of form–this being the first step to the perfection and harmony of body, mind, and spirit.