dojo

noun do·jo \ ˈdō-(ˌ)jō \

Definition of dojo

plural dojos

:a school for training in various arts of self-defense (such as judo or karate)

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Zabka, reprising his role as Johnny Lawrence, seeks redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo, Variety reported.

— atlanta life, ajc, "Karate Kid’ sequel series set for YouTube Red in 2018," 5 Aug. 2017
Then how Daniel's wife will embrace or not embrace this new chapter of him now going back to the dojo.

— lesley goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Cobra Kai' Stars Detail 'Karate Kid' TV Return (and Why They Signed On)," 4 Aug. 2017
The 10-episode series is described as a comedy that picks up 30 years after the events of the original movie as down on his luck Johnny Lawrence, again played by Billy Zabka, re-opens the Cobra Kai dojo.

— joey morona, cleveland.com, "Wax on! YouTube orders 'The Karate Kid' TV series," 4 Aug. 2017
The company plans to open an office in the United States by the end of the year and for a new dojo in Los Angeles to open early next year.

— josh barnett, USA TODAY, "How Samoa Joe can win WWE Universal title," 6 July 2017
The block’s second- and third-floor spaces are occupied by residential tenants, law offices, an aikido dojo, an artist and a violin maker.

— frederick melo, Twin Cities, "Why is this block of West 7th Street in St. Paul so vacant?," 27 Mar. 2017
Wing runs a failing dojo and falls pretty hard for Danny.

— joanna robinson, vanityfair.com, "Everything You Need to Know About Iron Fist Without Actually Watching Iron Fist," 21 Mar. 2017
Wing runs a failing dojo and falls pretty hard for Danny.

— joanna robinson, HWD, "Everything You Need to Know About Iron Fist Without Actually Watching Iron Fist," 21 Mar. 2017
There were churches, a judo dojo, a hospital and a baseball field, but these are all gone.

— alexander nazaryan, Newsweek, "75 Years Later, Internment of Japanese Remains Stain on American History," 15 Feb. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of dojo

Japanese dōjō, from dō way, art + -jō ground

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