The Dojo (Japanese: 道場, meaning "place of the way") was a secluded building, high in the mountains. Here, the master Sensei trained penguins in the ancient art of Card-Jitsu, by teaching them of the elements of fire, water, and snow.
The Dojo had several training mats for playing Card-Jitsu. In the center, there was a cushion where Sensei sat. All four walls had doors which led to paths to other locations, three of which were other dojos. West was the Fire Dojo, north was the Water Dojo, east was the Snow Dojo, and south was outside, to the Dojo Courtyard. Additionally, the Martial Artworks catalog was located here, which sold ninja items and power cards.
The Dojo was then one of the original rooms in Club Penguin. At this time, it was completely empty, and also hidden on the map, requiring players to click a spot in the mountains. It was not until November 3, 2008, that something significant occurred at Dojo, where lightning from a storm struck the Dojo, causing the Dig Out the Dojo project to help repair the Dojo and dig it out from the snow. During this time, Sensei returned to the Dojo. After repairs were finished, Sensei, displaying gratitude, agreed to teach penguins Card-Jitsu, and training began on November 17, 2008.
On May 28, 2009, the Dojo received a minor change. The three elements on the torii above Sensei's cushion were replaced by a sign labeled "Card-Jitsu", and players were able to view their Ninja Progress here.
On May 23, 2013, the Dojo underwent a quick renovation. Aside from receiving a graphical update, components from the since removed Ninja Hideout were transferred here, including doors to the fire, water, and snow dojos, the Martial Artworks catalog, and a large amulet pattern on the floor.
Trivia
- Every five minutes, seen through the window, three ninjas appeared jumping, then leaped away.
- In the video game Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force, there was a hidden room underneath the Dojo, which was utilized by PH for training Elite Puffles, known as the Puffle Training Room. The door to the room was located where Sensei's cushion was in the Dojo's redesign in November 2008, and has not appeared again since. The room has never been mentioned by Sensei, and it is unknown if he built it, or was even aware of it.
- There was a glitch discovered in 2015 that could give an addition 10-12 power cards that would properly work even if the penguin was not a member. However, the glitch only works if penguins have never received the Starter Decks from Sensei originally. The penguin must be brand new to Card Jitsu in order to have the glitch successfully work. Link to the actual video proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DSsWqK9R7o&t=258s
- In older versions of the Martial Artworks catalog, Sensei wrote poems relating items sold in the catalog to his process of building the Dojo. They were as follows:
- Dojo Igloo: One night as I was camping under the stars, I looked to a waterfall and learned a valuable lesson. River flows here from the mountaintop, and learns to become Waterfall. "I too have come here to learn." I said out loud. "Here I will build my Dojo."
- Rice Paper Wall Screen: Then I looked to the snow I stood on, and learned a valuable lesson. See how river leaps, From high snow ledge to snow bed? New places to learn. "A Dojo must have many places to learn in." I said out loud. "I will build strong walls, and rice paper flats to make rooms."
- Stone Lantern: Then I looked to my campfire, and saw there a valuable lesson. But how can you learn, In a Dojo without light? Fire is needed. "I will carve stone lanterns," I said out loud. "So fire can come inside with me."
- Hand Gong: Having learned from water, snow, and fire, I built the Dojo in the mountains. When it was finished, I rang a gong to announce that it was complete. Now learn from my tale, Of fire-water-snow, and Build your own Dojo.
- The Dojo was originally planned to be put in the Plaza.It would have been located in between the Pet Shop and Pizza Parlor. However, it was moved to the mountains, as it was thought to be a more fitting location.
- The original design of the Dojo was inspired by the dojo from the movie The Matrix.
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