Uchi-deshi

Uchi-deshi(Nội đệ tử,lit. 'inside student')is aJapaneseterm for a live-instudent/apprenticewho trains under and assists asenseion a full-time basis. The system exists in kabuki,rakugo,shogi,igo,aikido,sumo,karateand othermodern Japanese martial arts.

Lifestyle

Uchi-deshiusually live in thedōjōor the home of the teacher, or in separate accommodations near the dōjō. The deshi serves the teacher all day, every day. Duties may include cleaning and secretarial work. In contrast touchi-deshi,students who live outside are referred to assoto-deshi(Ngoại đệ tử,lit. "outside students" ).Some dojo have uchideshi rooms right in the dojo.

Historically, anuchi-deshiwas typically chosen and groomed to become the nexthead of a schoolof martial arts when adirect family memberwas not available. Nowadays, the term is used synonymously as an apprenticeship.

Related terms

In modern times, the role is also referred to astsukibito(Phó き người,lit. "attached person" ).Other terms includesenshūsei(Chuyên tu sinh,"specialized student" )andkenshūsei(Nghiên tu sinh,"intensive training student" or "research student" ),although these terms are more general and do not necessarily indicate a live-in apprentice.Senshūseiandkenshūseioften refer to set training programs or goal-oriented training rather than students who have a special relationship with a teacher. For example,kenshūseiof theKodokandojo began training forOlympic Judocompetition in 1960.The termrenshū-sei( luyện tập sinh ) is used inJapanese pro wrestling.The termjikideshitranslates to "personal pupil" and is a term used for students who show dedication and commitment to their master and/or school.

See also

• Gurukula
• Senpai and kōhai

External links

• Patrick AugéBecoming an Uchideshi: How to Train Seriously in Japanaikidojournal

Example Uchideshi Program[1]