Uchi-deshi

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Uchi-deshi (内弟子) is a Japanese term for a live-in student who trains under and assists a sensei, or teacher, on a full-time basis. (From uchi for inside and deshi for student). The term is most commonly used in the budo arts. The precise definition of uchi-deshi might be difficult to pinpoint; according to some definitions an uchi-deshi lives in the dojo where he trains or the home of the teacher. In other words he serves the teacher all day, every day. In contrast deshi who live outside are referred to as soto-deshi. However, there are many people who are often referred to as uchi-deshi who did not live in the very dojo. In this case the distinction is between the full-time apprentice and regular students.

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