0 a teacher of karate or other martial art (= a traditional Japanese or Chinese form of fighting or defending yourself): --
He eventually left his sensei to pursue his interest in free improvised music.
Though seniors were usually referred to as "sensei" (teacher), some pupils addressed their instructors as "tonosama", an honourific title for a feudal lord.
At sandan, the student is deemed capable of teaching independently as a teacher or instructor, often called sensei.
The highest non-teacher grade calls out "sensei ni rei", whereupon students bow.
Over the course of him training her, their relationship has grown into something more than sensei and student.
Bible study is performed in small, independent groups led by individual teachers, or sensei, and the group often meet on a weekly basis.
They are expected to assist the sensei with younger or less experienced students.
The sensei calls out "kiba dachi" (horse riding stance), "su dachi" (standing with feet together), and "suwaru" (kneeling position).
