Plan better Shotokan classes in minutes
DojoSensei is an AI-powered planning and training companion for traditional Shotokan instructors and practitioners, helping you build structured classes, refine curriculum, and get reliable guidance shaped by community-curated knowledge.
Build your class your way
Start from scratch or get a first draft
Build the class yourself with drag and drop, or let DojoSensei generate a structured plan for you in seconds.
Refine section by section or all at once
Adjust individual phases, regenerate a single section, or reshape the whole class to match your students, goals, and teaching style.
Teach from a plan that feels like yours
Use it on your phone, print it for class, or share it with your team. You stay in control from first draft to final bow.
Structured by tradition
Every lesson plan starts with a traditional Shotokan class structure and can be adapted to fit your dojo, your students, and your teaching style.
The DojoSensei Philosophy
A Sensei’s value lies beyond information: experience, judgment, and the ability to guide each student in the moment.
No system can ever replace that.
DojoSensei is built to support, not compete. It helps structure, plan, and organize—so instructors can focus fully on teaching.
You lead the dojo. DojoSensei helps you prepare for it.
Beyond the Dojo
Solo karateka use DojoSensei to study kata, review terminology, explore the masters and lineage behind Shotokan, and prepare for grading.
Watch a class get planned in real time
Not a generic fitness app wearing a gi
Built for the realities of the dojo.
For the Instructor: Plan, teach, and adapt your classes on the fly.
For the Practitioner: A dedicated solo partner to help you study, prepare, and progress between sessions.
Drag-and-drop planner
Build classes manually, move drills between sections, and shape each session around your own teaching style.
AI Sensei assistant
Ask about technique, terminology, history, or class planning by text or voice, with guidance shaped by curated Shotokan knowledge.
Curated drill library
Browse 600+ drills by grade, goal, or technique, with teaching cues, references, and progressions built in.
Calendar and templates
Save recurring classes, duplicate plans, and manage the training week without rebuilding from scratch each time.
Mobile learning hub
Review kata, kumite concepts, and terminology on your phone between classes or before grading.
Print-ready plans
Print, export, or share class plans that stay clear and usable on the dojo floor.
Same Question
Very Different Answers
DojoSensei doesn't just answer questions — it elevates your teaching with authentic Shotokan wisdom, crafted by instructors for instructors.
| Aspect | Other AI | DojoSensei |
|---|---|---|
| Responses | Broad advice with little dojo context. | Shotokan-specific guidance with correct terminology, technical detail, and teaching context. |
| Karate knowledge | Generic answers that may blur techniques or mix styles. | Structured Shotokan knowledge, from kata breakdowns to drill progressions and class planning by level. |
| Technical precision | May miss style-specific details or flatten important distinctions. | Shotokan-aligned guidance with accurate terminology, bunkai, and embusen where relevant. |
| Tools | Voice and chat, but mostly general-purpose. | Voice support paired with class planning, training balance, and ready-to-print lesson plans. |
| Personalization | Limited awareness of your training context. | Guidance shaped by your rank, style, grading plans, injuries, strengths, weaknesses, and solo training goals. |
| Karate context | Functional, but culturally generic. | Grounded in karate etiquette, terminology, and training philosophy. |
Responses
Broad advice with little dojo context.
Shotokan-specific guidance with correct terminology, technical detail, and teaching context.
Karate knowledge
Generic answers that may blur techniques or mix styles.
Structured Shotokan knowledge, from kata breakdowns to drill progressions and class planning by level.
Technical precision
May miss style-specific details or flatten important distinctions.
Shotokan-aligned guidance with accurate terminology, bunkai, and embusen where relevant.
Tools
Voice and chat, but mostly general-purpose.
Voice support paired with class planning, training balance, and ready-to-print lesson plans.
Personalization
Limited awareness of your training context.
Guidance shaped by your rank, style, grading plans, injuries, strengths, weaknesses, and solo training goals.
Karate context
Functional, but culturally generic.
Grounded in karate etiquette, terminology, and training philosophy.
A living library of drills
Drag and drop from a massive library of drills curated by Shotokan experts, and lean on your customizable, on-demand AI Sensei to refine your curriculum on the fly.
- 600+ Shotokan drillsCommunity-driven and growing every week, curated by instructors who actually teach.
- Video, cues & progressionsEvery drill comes with video references, teaching cues, and clear step-ups for each level.
- Filter and favouriteSearch by belt, goal, technique, or equipment — and save the ones you reach for most.
- Create your ownBuild custom drills and share them with your dojo, or the wider Shotokan community.
Your whole term, on one calendar
Set up recurring classes once and let them repeat. Gradings, seminars, and dojo events all live alongside your weekly timetable — so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Recurring classesTuesday kids, Saturday black belts — set the pattern once and edit any single class when plans change.
- Events & gradingsDrop seminars, gradings, and competitions onto the same calendar as your regular timetable.
- One shared timetableEvery instructor in your dojo works from the same up-to-date schedule — no more crossed wires.
Plan On the Move
A mobile app built to be used on the go. Chat with AI Sensei, ask questions by voice, and explore the Teachings — Dojo Kun, Niju Kun, an 1,800-term glossary, and the lineage of Shotokan masters.
- Voice-first AI SenseiAsk any question by voice. Hands-free, mat-side, between rounds.
- The TeachingsDojo Kun, Niju Kun, kata breakdowns, and the lineage of Shotokan masters — searchable, offline-ready.
- 1,800-term glossaryEvery Japanese term in Shotokan, explained — never misuse terminology again.
All 26 Kata. Every move, broken down
Step-by-step technique descriptions, application (bunkai), video references, embusen diagrams, and AI Sensei ready to answer any question — for every kata in the Shotokan syllabus.
1,801 terms. Every one explained
Searchable by category — technique, stance, philosophy, lineage, equipment — with pronunciation audio. The most complete Shotokan reference ever assembled.
Walk the lineage of the masters
An interactive timeline of Shotokan's founding masters — with detailed biographies, their styles, their lineages, and daily insights that bring history to life every time you open the app.
Choose Your Dō
Start free. Upgrade when your dojo grows.
Deshi
弟子Everything you need to get started. Free forever.
- 2 class plans
- 25 drills per category
- 5 AI-generated drills per month
- 100 AI Sensei chats per month
- Basic kata (Taikyoku & Heian)
Karateka
空手家For committed karateka who want the full library, kata breakdowns, and deeper AI support.
Save 30% with annual billing
- Unlimited class plans
- Full drill library (400+ drills, growing weekly)
- Unlimited AI Sensei chat
- 20 AI-generated drills per month
- All 26 kata with breakdowns
- Export and print class plans
Sensei
先生For instructors who need unlimited planning, student tracking, and support on the dojo floor.
Save 30% with annual billing
- Everything in Karateka
- Student roster (up to 50)
- Attendance & belt tracking
- Semester & grading planning
- Full curriculum tracking
- 100 AI-generated drills per month
- 120 voice interactions per month
- Priority support within 24 hours
Dojo
道場For clubs and schools managing multiple instructors, shared resources, and larger student rosters.
Save 30% with annual billing
- Everything in Sensei
- 5 team seats included
- Student roster (up to 500)
- Shared drill library
- Unlimited AI-generated drills
- Priority support + onboarding
Free plan forever · 14-day Karateka trial, no card required
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about DojoSensei
DojoSensei is built specifically for traditional Shotokan karate. All drills, kata breakdowns, and terminology follow established Shotokan standards and curriculum.
Still have questions? Contact our support team
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