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How to tell if your dojo is a karate dojo?


Asked by Major Guzman on Dec 02, 2021 FAQ



1. You wear multicolored uniforms. 2. The dojo advertises as “Non-Contact Karate”. 3. You wear a thousand badges/patcheson your gi. 4. You are awarded black beltin 1-2 years. 5. Advancement to the next rank is an expense(and a hefty one at that), instead of an honorful achievement. 6.
And,
You don’t really know what it is, but something is definitely wrong. As a matter of fact, going to the dojo seems harder and harder. Sure, you’re still training as usual.
Consequently, In a legit dojo, sharing of knowledge always comes first. Always. Money comes second. Smart practice, super hard training and steady progress are the fundamental cornerstones in the teaching philosophy of a great dojo. Not how fat your wallet is. Don’t get me wrong though: I’m not saying a good dojo can’t operate as a business.
Furthermore,
Because a good sensei genuinely cares about his craft. That care will undoubtedly be manifested in the very atmosphere of the dojo. The main concern of a great sensei will always be your physical, mental and spiritual development. Not how many digits your bank account has.
Besides,
Kettlebells, medicine balls, and dumbbells are universal pieces of equipment that can be used for a variety of strength training exercises. You can do multiple full-body workouts with free weights, so they’re worth considering if you’ll be doing strength and conditioning training at your home dojo.