The characters/ideograms mean "virtual training hall." The first two characters mean "imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)." The first character means, "sham; temporary; interim; assumed (name); informal," the second character means, "concept; think; idea; thought." The second two characters mean "dojo (hall used for martial arts training)." The first character means, "road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings," the second character means, "location; place."
Kaso dojo or the virtual dojo is a modern concept where one learns a martial art vis electronic means, i.e. the Internet and a personal computer along with other materials such as books, video's, youtube clips, emails, etc.
In my humble opinion, although the idea and concept is modern and follows the path of many educational institutes including Universities this is not possible with a mostly physical endeavor like karate, etc. where one must rely on their system, style or art for self-defense. It is also not conducive to the sport oriented martial arts either. Would you go into the cage with only virtual learning in your pocket?
There are far to many aspects and contexts within martial systems that require a hands-on approach. Many things are learned through touch, tactile sensitivities, and can not be learned any other way.
Virtual learning on an academic model, i.e. history and information about the more esoteric teachings, can be learned this way but karate, aikido, kendo, judo, etc. cannot be properly taught and learned via this method. As to usefulness as a resource to martial artists it, like books, videos and other articles, etc., it can be invaluable to the professional for references, etc.
Even a very experienced martial artists can not adequately learn the nuances of a system that is outside their core system of practice and training. It also requires one of greater experience in a core system before they can benefit from this type of training and even then must attend, in person for hands on adjustments, a dojo proper and a sensei proper.
I humbly submit that this type of training without many caveats is just another McDojo effort to get your money. I regret having to say this as there are some excellent practitioners who have jumped on this wagon to ride the gravy train to more income.
I believe many of those who use this venue to teach will argue the point vehemently but I have yet to run into anyone who has trained as a novice by this method to have actually learned a martial art - just some dancing around type stuff with no substance. Yet, I will admit that for someone with exceptional talent is MIGHT be possible but my doubts are still present and screaming to me, "No way!"
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