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

See also