Since we in Europe have few opportunities to practice in a veritable dojo, it is important to consider how similar conditions can be created in a sports hall dojo, for example.
|
Azuchi |
安土 |
Target area |
|
Hikae |
控え |
waiting area |
|
Honza |
本座 |
Preparation line (origin line) |
|
Kamiza |
上座 |
Raised seat (place for shrine) |
|
Kantekijo |
看的所 |
Shelter for the arrow retriever |
|
Makiwara |
巻藁 |
Straw bale practice area |
|
Matoba |
的場 |
Target house |
|
Sadamenoza |
定めの座 |
Position line opposite the Kamiza. From here one greets the dojo, Sensei and the people present at the beginning of a ceremony. |
|
Shai |
射位 |
Shooting line |
|
Shajo |
射場 |
Shooting range |
|
Shimoza |
下座 |
Low seat |
|
Yamichi |
矢道 |
Arrow flight path |
|
Yatorimichi |
矢取り道 |
Way for Arrow Holder |
