is a Japanese term for a live-in [[student]]/[[apprentice]] who trains under and assists a [[sensei]] on a full-time basis. The system exists in
kabuki,
rakugo,
shogi,
igo,
aikido,
sumo,
karate and other modern Japanese martial arts.
Lifestyle
Uchi-deshi usually live in the dōjō or 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 to
uchi-deshi, students who live outside are referred to as lit. "outside students". Some dojo have uchideshi rooms right in the dojo.
Historically, an uchi-deshi was typically chosen and groomed to become the next head of a school of martial arts when a Iemoto was not available. Nowadays, the term is used synonymously as an apprenticeship.
Related terms
In modern times, the role is also referred to as lit. "attached person". Other terms include "specialized student" and "intensive training student" or "research student", although these terms are more general and do not necessarily indicate a live-in apprentice.
Senshūsei and
kenshūsei often refer to set training programs or goal-oriented training rather than students who have a special relationship with a teacher. For example,
kenshūsei of the
Kodokan dojo began training for
Olympic Judo competition in 1960.
[Bluming, J. "The Beast of Amsterdam", Journal of Combative Sport, March 2000. Retrieved on 3 September 2014.] The term
renshū-sei (練習生) is used in
Puroresu. The term
jikideshi translates to "personal pupil" and is a term used for students who show dedication and commitment to their master and/or school.
See also
External links
Example Uchideshi Program [3]
