What is a Japanese dojo?

A dojo is a place where people practice judo, karate, or another Japanese martial art. In Japanese, dōjō means "place of the Way," and the earliest dojos were areas within Buddhist temples where immersive training occurred. This included the martial art of kendo, but also meditation practice.

Why is a dojo a place of non-discrimination?

The dojo is a place of symbols where principles are applied that promote living together. It is a place of freedom of expression with respect for others. It is for this reason, among other things, that a dojo, wherever it is located, is a place of non-discrimination, open to anyone who wishes to discover the way.

What is a dojo Jigoro Shihan?

Dojo is a word of Japanese origin which saw its popularity rise with the invention of Judo by Kano Jigoro shihan and its democratisation with the advent of martial arts. The term also has a philosophical dimension that has its roots in Asian Buddhism.

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