is a Japanese term for a live-in student/apprentice who trains under and assists a sensei on a full-time basis. The system exists in kabuki, rakugo, shogi, igo, aikido, sumo, karate and other modern Japanese martial arts.
Uchi-deshi usually live in the dà Âjà  or the home of the teacher, or in separate accommodations near the dà Âjà Â. The deshi serves the teacher all day, every day. Duties may include cleaning and secretarial work. In contrast to uchi-deshi, students who live outside are referred to as . Some dojo have uchideshi rooms right in the dojo.
Historically, an uchi-deshi was typically chosen and groomed to become the next head of a school of martial arts when a direct family member was not available. Nowadays, the term is used synonymously as an apprenticeship.
In modern times, the role is also referred to as . Other terms include and , although these terms are more general and do not necessarily indicate a live-in apprentice. Senshà «sei and kenshà «sei often refer to set training programs or goal-oriented training rather than students who have a special relationship with a teacher. For example, kenshà «sei of the Kodokan dojo began training for Olympic Judo competition in 1960. The term renshà «-sei (ç·´ç¿ÂçÂÂ) is used in Japanese pro wrestling. The term jikideshi translates to "personal pupil" and is a term used for students who show dedication and commitment to their master and/or school.
Example Uchideshi Program https://www.aikidoinfredericksburg.org/uchideshi-program/