Nomenclature

• Dojo-cho — head instructor
• Genkan — The foyer, where you enter the dojo and remove your shoes.
• Hakama — traditional Japanese clothing and part of your uniform.
• Joseki — right side of dojo when facing Shomen.  This is where you bow in.  We do not have room to bow here to we shall bow in from the Shimoza.
• Seiza — traditional way of sitting in Japan
• Senpai — senior student
• Sensei — instructor
• Shomen –Front of dojo.
• Shimoza  — Rear of dojo
• Shimoseki — left side of dojo when facing Shomen
• Suburi — sword swing training