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| − | A proper [[Japanese]] [[martial arts]] [[dōjō]] is considered special and is well cared for by its users. Shoes are not worn in a [[dōjō]]. In many styles it is [[traditional]] to conduct a [[ritual]] cleaning (sōji) of the [[dōjō]] at the beginning and/or end of each {{Wiki|training}} session. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that [[dōjō]] are supposed to be supported and managed by the [[student]] [[body]], | + | A proper [[Japanese]] [[martial arts]] [[dōjō]] is considered special and is well cared for by its users. Shoes are not worn in a [[dōjō]]. In many styles it is [[traditional]] to conduct a [[ritual]] cleaning (sōji) of the [[dōjō]] at the beginning and/or end of each {{Wiki|training}} session. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that [[dōjō]] are supposed to be supported and managed by the [[student]] [[body]], |
| − | Many [[traditional]] [[dōjō]] follow a prescribed pattern with shomen ("front") and various entrances that are used based on [[student]] and instructor rank laid out precisely. Typically students will enter in the lower-left corner of the [[dōjō]] (in reference to the shomen) with instructors in the upper right corner. Shomen typically contains kamidana—an area for a [[Shintō]] [[shrine]] and other {{Wiki|artifacts}}.[citation needed] The term kamiza is frequently confused by [[martial arts]] practitioners with the [[Kamidana]].[citation needed] Other {{Wiki|artifacts}} may be displayed throughout the [[dōjō]], such as kanban that authorize the school in a style or strategy, and items such as [[taiko]] [[drums]] or armor (yoroi). It is not uncommon to find the [[name]] of the [[dōjō]] and the [[dōjō]] kun (roughly "[[dōjō]] {{Wiki|rules}}") displayed prominently at shomen as well. Visitors also typically have a special place reserved, depending on their rank and station. [[Weapons]] and other {{Wiki|training}} gear will normally be found on the back wall. | + | not the school's instructional [[staff]]. This [[attitude]] has become lost in many {{Wiki|modern}} [[dōjō]] that are founded and run by a small group of [[people]] or instructors.[citation needed] In fact, it is not uncommon that in [[traditional]] schools (koryu), [[dōjō]] are rarely used for {{Wiki|training}} at all, instead being reserved for more [[symbolic]] or formal occasions. The actual {{Wiki|training}} is conducted typically outdoors or in a less formal area. |
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| + | Many [[traditional]] [[dōjō]] follow a prescribed pattern with shomen ("front") and various entrances that are used based on [[student]] and instructor rank laid out precisely. Typically students will enter in the lower-left corner of the [[dōjō]] (in reference to the shomen) with instructors in the upper right corner. Shomen typically contains kamidana—an area for a [[Shintō]] [[shrine]] and other {{Wiki|artifacts}}.[citation needed] The term kamiza is frequently | ||
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| + | confused by [[martial arts]] practitioners with the [[Kamidana]].[citation needed] Other {{Wiki|artifacts}} may be displayed throughout the [[dōjō]], such as kanban that authorize the school in a style or strategy, and items such as [[taiko]] [[drums]] or armor (yoroi). It is not uncommon to find the [[name]] of the [[dōjō]] and the [[dōjō]] kun (roughly "[[dōjō]] {{Wiki|rules}}") displayed prominently at shomen as well. Visitors also typically have a special place reserved, depending on their rank and station. [[Weapons]] and other {{Wiki|training}} gear will normally be found on the back wall. | ||
The Noma [[dōjō]] in [[Tokyo]] is an example of the old kendō [[dōjō]] within {{Wiki|modern}} [[kendo]]. | The Noma [[dōjō]] in [[Tokyo]] is an example of the old kendō [[dōjō]] within {{Wiki|modern}} [[kendo]]. | ||
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Some well-known [[dōjō]] located in [[Japan]] are: | Some well-known [[dōjō]] located in [[Japan]] are: | ||
| − | * Kodokan ([[Judo]]) | + | |
| − | * Aikikai Hombu [[Dōjō]] ([[Aikido]]) | + | * [[Kodokan]] ([[Judo]]) |
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| + | * [[Aikikai Hombu]] [[Dōjō]] ([[Aikido]]) | ||
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| + | * [[Noma dojo]] ([[Kendo]]) | ||
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=== Other names for {{Wiki|training}} halls === | === Other names for {{Wiki|training}} halls === | ||
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Other names for {{Wiki|training}} halls that are {{Wiki|equivalent}} to "[[dojo]]" include the following: | Other names for {{Wiki|training}} halls that are {{Wiki|equivalent}} to "[[dojo]]" include the following: | ||
* [[Dojang]] ([[taekwondo]]) | * [[Dojang]] ([[taekwondo]]) | ||
| − | * Gelanggang (silat Melayu) | + | |
| − | * [[Heya]] (sumo) | + | * [[Gelanggang]] ([[silat Melayu]]) |
| − | * Kalari ( | + | |
| − | * Kwoon (wushu) | + | * [[Heya]] ([[sumo]]) |
| − | * Sasaran (pencak silat) | + | |
| + | * Kalari (kalaripayattu) | ||
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| + | * [[Kwoon]] (wushu) | ||
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| + | * [[Sasaran]] ([[pencak silat]]) | ||
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==In [[Zen Buddhism]]== | ==In [[Zen Buddhism]]== | ||
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The term ''[[dōjō]]'' is also used to describe the [[meditation halls]] where [[Zen]] [[Buddhists]] practice [[zazen]] [[meditation]]. It is sometimes used instead of the term "[[zendo]]" which is more specific, and more widely used. {{Wiki|European}} [[Sōtō]] [[Zen]] groups affiliated with the International [[Zen]] Association prefer to use "[[dōjō]]" instead of ''[[zendo]]'' to describe their [[meditation halls]] as did their founding [[master]], [[Taisen Deshimaru]]. | The term ''[[dōjō]]'' is also used to describe the [[meditation halls]] where [[Zen]] [[Buddhists]] practice [[zazen]] [[meditation]]. It is sometimes used instead of the term "[[zendo]]" which is more specific, and more widely used. {{Wiki|European}} [[Sōtō]] [[Zen]] groups affiliated with the International [[Zen]] Association prefer to use "[[dōjō]]" instead of ''[[zendo]]'' to describe their [[meditation halls]] as did their founding [[master]], [[Taisen Deshimaru]]. | ||
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A dojo (道場 dōjō?) is a Japanese term which literally means "place of the way". Initially, dōjōs were adjunct to temples. The term can refer to a formal training place for any of the Japanese do arts but typically it is considered the formal gathering place for students of any Japanese martial arts style such as karate, judo, or samurai, to conduct training, examinations and other related encounters.
The concept of a dōjō as a martial arts training place is a Western concept; in Japan, any physical training facility, including professional wrestling schools, may be called dōjō because of its close martial arts roots.
Martial arts dōjō
A proper Japanese martial arts dōjō is considered special and is well cared for by its users. Shoes are not worn in a dōjō. In many styles it is traditional to conduct a ritual cleaning (sōji) of the dōjō at the beginning and/or end of each training session. Besides the obvious hygienic benefits of regular cleaning it also serves to reinforce the fact that dōjō are supposed to be supported and managed by the student body,
not the school's instructional staff. This attitude has become lost in many modern dōjō that are founded and run by a small group of people or instructors.[citation needed] In fact, it is not uncommon that in traditional schools (koryu), dōjō are rarely used for training at all, instead being reserved for more symbolic or formal occasions. The actual training is conducted typically outdoors or in a less formal area.
Many traditional dōjō follow a prescribed pattern with shomen ("front") and various entrances that are used based on student and instructor rank laid out precisely. Typically students will enter in the lower-left corner of the dōjō (in reference to the shomen) with instructors in the upper right corner. Shomen typically contains kamidana—an area for a Shintō shrine and other artifacts.[citation needed] The term kamiza is frequently
confused by martial arts practitioners with the Kamidana.[citation needed] Other artifacts may be displayed throughout the dōjō, such as kanban that authorize the school in a style or strategy, and items such as taiko drums or armor (yoroi). It is not uncommon to find the name of the dōjō and the dōjō kun (roughly "dōjō rules") displayed prominently at shomen as well. Visitors also typically have a special place reserved, depending on their rank and station. Weapons and other training gear will normally be found on the back wall.
The Noma dōjō in Tokyo is an example of the old kendō dōjō within modern kendo.
A hombu dōjō of a style is the administrative and stylistic headquarters of a particular martial arts style or group.
Some well-known dōjō located in Japan are:
Other names for training halls
Other names for training halls that are equivalent to "dojo" include the following:
- Kalari (kalaripayattu)
- Kwoon (wushu)
In Zen Buddhism
The term dōjō is also used to describe the meditation halls where Zen Buddhists practice zazen meditation. It is sometimes used instead of the term "zendo" which is more specific, and more widely used. European Sōtō Zen groups affiliated with the International Zen Association prefer to use "dōjō" instead of zendo to describe their meditation halls as did their founding master, Taisen Deshimaru.
