本部道場
Hombu dojo
Reading: ほんぶどうじょう
Headquarters dojo
JapaneseAikidoGeneral
Meaning
The central headquarters training hall of a martial arts style or organization, such as the Aikikai Hombu Dojo in Tokyo.
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