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Lifestyle

''Uchi-deshi'' usually live in the dōjō or the home of the teacher, or in separate accommodations near the dōjō. The deshi serves the dojo every day. Duties may include cleaning and secretarial work. In contrast to ''uchi-deshi'', students who live outside are referred to as . Some dojo have uchideshi rooms right in the dojo. Historically, an ''uchi-deshi'' was typically chosen and groomed to become the next head of a school of martial arts when a direct family member was not available. Nowadays, the term is used synonymously as an apprenticeship. It can be a great option for a "gap year" or other period for self-discovery.

Related terms

In modern times, the role is also referred to as . Other terms include and , although these terms are more general and do not necessarily indicate a live-in apprentice. ''Senshūsei'' and ''kenshūsei'' often refer to set training programs or goal-oriented training rather than students who have a special relationship with a teacher. For example, ''kenshūsei'' of the

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References

External links

*Patrick Aug�
Becoming an Uchideshi: How to Train Seriously in Japan
aikidojournal.com *Aikido in Fredericksburg Uchideshi Page: https://www.aikidoinfredericksburg.org/uchideshi-program/ {{DEFAULTSORT:Uchi-Deshi Japanese martial arts terminology

Lifestyle

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