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ABOUT JODO
Jodo, or the "Way of the stick" is the
Japanese method of stick fighting using a jo. It is also known
as jojutsu.
A series of twelve basic movements using a short
wooden staff (128cms) performed with agility and dexterity are
the basis of Jodo. By combining these basic movements, the 64 techniques
(against the sword) of Shindo Muso Ryu are taught usually in a
progressive order. Because no protection is worn, a certain amount
of courage is needed if one is not to fear the blows.
The more advanced students also study kata (a series of techniques) from related
schools of traditional weapons such as:
Uchida Ryu Tanjo Jutsu - using a shorter length of stick
Shinto Ryu Kenjitsu - sword against sword
Ikaku Ryu Jitte Jitsu - a metal truncheon designed to neutralize a sword attack
Iishin Ryu Kusarigama Jutsu - sickle and chain with a ball but now wooden weapons
are used for practice for obvious reasons
Hojo jutsu - tying techniques
The
Vocabulary of Jodo
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Jodo,
the Way of the Stick
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