dojô
1. A training hall or gymnasium where martial arts, particularly taekwondo, are practiced and taught
She trains at the dojang three times a week to improve her taekwondo skills.
Ela treina no dojô três vezes por semana para melhorar suas habilidades de taekwondo.
2. A dedicated space with appropriate equipment and flooring for martial arts instruction and practice
The new dojang has mirrors, mats, and wooden floors suitable for all martial arts disciplines.
O novo dojô tem espelhos, tatames e pisos de madeira adequados para todas as disciplinas de artes marciais.
The term 'dojang' comes from Korean (도장) and is specifically associated with taekwondo training facilities. In Brazil, the Portuguese equivalent 'dojô' is commonly used, but 'dojang' may also be heard in taekwondo-specific contexts. The dojang represents not just a physical space but a place of discipline, respect, and personal development in martial arts culture.
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