mid-winter training
Traditional practice, especially in martial arts or performing arts, of training during the coldest part of winter to build discipline and resilience.
剣道部は毎年、寒稽古を行っている。
The kendo club holds mid-winter training every year.
寒稽古で心身を鍛える。
One trains the mind and body through mid-winter training.
Compound of 寒 (kan, 'cold') and 稽古 (keiko, 'practice, training').