Osu or oss


What does OOS mean in martial arts?

DOJO. The actual training area in the Karate school. OSU. Pronounced oos, it is an important and multi‑functional term used often in the Karate school. It is derived from the Japanese phrase Onore‑Wa Shinobu, meaning, "I will persevere", which is the training philosophy behind the martial arts.

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