Kancho

館長

Title designating the director, president, or head of a martial organization or central dojo.

Quick Facts

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Pronunciation/[kahn-choh]/

Alternative NamesDirector of organization, Head of dojo building

Definition

Kancho ('head of the hall') is the official title bestowed upon the supreme administrative and technical director of a style's headquarters (Honbu Dojo) or international federation.

Related Terms

Sensei先生

Honorific title for a teacher or instructor in Japanese culture.

Shihan師範

Honorific title awarded to senior master instructors within martial organizations.

Soke宗家

Title designating the headmaster or founder of a traditional Japanese school (Koryu).

Associated Martial Arts

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