noun

dojo

DOH-joh/ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/

A place or session for focused training, especially in martial arts.

The two adults practice controlled grips on the dojo's padded floor.

A small martial-arts practice hall with a clearly bounded padded floor, where two barefoot adults in judogi rehearse a controlled standing grip.

Etymology

Japanese dōjō is said to mean “place of the Way” and has a broader sense than the English word. English uses it specifically for a hall where martial arts are practiced.

In context

Secret Base11:10

Kano found a dojo and an instructor, he tried his best, he practiced his forms, he sparred and did everything that he could

Fighting in the Age of Loneliness: Supercut edition

More examples

She runs a small dojo that teaches judo to children.
Several local dojos offer classes for beginners.
Our team holds a weekly coding dojo to practice programming.

Forms

dojo · dojos

Similar words

gym: Names a broader exercise facility, not specifically a martial arts space.
studio: Often houses dance or yoga practice rather than martial arts.