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 dōjōs depending on the context.
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Martial arts dōjō
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. The term kamiza is frequently confused by martial arts practitioners with the Kamidana. Many 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.
A fine example of a traditional kendō dōjō is Noma dōjō in Tokyo.
A hombu dōjō or honbu dōjō of a style is considered the administrative and stylistic headquarters of a particular martial arts style or group. This does not necessarily mean that they are large or ostentatious.
Some well-known hombu dōjō located in Japan are:
- Kodokan
- Aikikai Hombu Dōjō
- Bujinkan Hombu Dōjō
Other names for training halls
Other names for training halls that are equivalent to "dojo" include the following:
- Sasaran (Pencak Silat)
- Dojang (taekwondo)
- Heya (sumo)
in Zen Buddhism
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 Soto 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.
See also
- McDojo
- Dojang
