dojocho

English

Etymology

From Japanese 道場長 (dōjōchō, literally “dojo chief, dojo head”).

Noun

dojocho (plural dojochos)

1. The head of a Japanese dōjō (“martial arts training facility”).

Usage notes

The dojocho is not always the chief instructor or highest-ranked person, but has an administrative role or has ownership of the dōjō. The title is used in Japanese martial arts such as judo, karate, kendo, aikido, etc.

Alternative forms

• dojo-cho
• dojo cho

Related terms

• dojo
• McDojo

See also

• headmaster