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Jodo - “The way of the stick”.
Founder Muso Gonosuke Katsuoshi developed the art of Jodo as primarily a defence against the sword.
Seitei Jodo is the basic form of Jodo is taught throughout the world.
In common with Iaido there are many schools of Jodo, all of which derive
from the original style Shindo Muso Ryu.
The main advantage of the Jo over the Tachi ( Sword) is the added length and the strength of the hardwood.
Jo dimensions – Length = 4 Shaku – 2 Sun – 1 Bu
( 50 ¼ inches approx).
Diameter = 8 Bu ( 1 inch approx).
The type of wood used for the Jo is – Kashi or Kashiwa ( Japanese oak) .
The All Japan Jodo Federation under the All Japan Kendo Federation and the direction of Shimizu Dai Sensei, introduced 12 Kihon and 12 selected Kata from Jojutsu. Some Katas were simplified to make them easier to understand.
References are from “Jodo way of the stick” by
Michael Finn.
We recommend this publication to all Jodo practitioners.
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