Uchi-deshi

Uchi-deshi is a Japanese term that means "inside student". Basically, it refers to a person who lives and trains with a teacher of a specific discipline, such as martial arts or calligraphy.

Imagine you really like painting and you want to learn from the best painter in town. Instead of going to his class twice a week, you decide to move into his house and become his inside student. This means you get to learn from him every day, watch him work, and even help him with his painting projects. You also get to live with him and his family like a member of their household.

In the world of martial arts, being an uchi-deshi is a very old tradition where students live with their teacher in order to fully immerse themselves in the art. This means they get to train with the teacher multiple times a day, and they also get to learn about the philosophy and history of the art.

Being an uchi-deshi requires a lot of dedication and hard work, but it can also be a great way to learn a lot in a short amount of time. It's like having a personal mentor who is always there to guide you and help you improve.