Naming Your Martial Arts School
The name of your martial arts school should reflect the type of martial arts you teach. For example, name your karate school "Karate Dojo." Choose a name that’s catchy, memorable, and describes exactly what you do.
The name should say something about your passion, vision, and strength. It’s a way for you to differentiate yourself from other martial arts schools. When choosing a name, consider to which karate styles it should be affiliated.
What Do You Call a Martial Arts School?
This is traditionally called a "dojo" in the field of martial arts. The term means “place of the Way” in Japanese. The Seven Most Popular Types of Martial Arts include Karate, Kung Fu, Judo, Muay Thai, and more.
Martial Arts Teachers and Instructors
Most commonly, teachers of Japanese martial arts are called Sensei, which means “teacher” or “master”. Teachers of Chinese martial arts are traditionally called “Sifu”. In Filipino Kali martial arts, the title Guro is given to those that hold teaching positions.
One of the primary benefits of joining a martial arts school is the opportunity to learn valuable skills and techniques from experienced instructors. Classes focus on teaching self-defense and exploring martial arts principles. Look for motivating language and a sense of community in a school.
Evaluating a Martial Arts School
When visiting a martial arts studio, ask the owner and instructor about their background in martial arts.
Additional Notes
"A dojo is sometimes used as slang for a gathering place for students of an art or skill to conduct training."
"Sensei generally means ‘master’ or ‘teacher’ when talking about Japanese martial arts."