Crossword-Solution: DOJOS 5 letters, 35 clues 🏆 scrabble score: 13

Aboriginal Okinawan Karate was traditionally taught in modest home Dojos, in small informal groups (sole purpose of teachings revolved around life preservation), in A closely tied supportive environment; unlike main island modern Japanese version with rivalry and competition, instructed in large groups belonging to even larger organizations with pseudo-militaristic hierarchy

I found, going to Japan, working in the dojos, brushing up on the fundamentals, that's where I really mastered what I was doing.

I've seen a lot of different training schools and dojos, and the sheer level of professionalism at the Performance Center and the state-of-the-art facility just knocked me for a six. It really blew me away.