Jodo (J\u014dd\u014d – \u6756\u9053), meaning “the way of the j\u014d”, or J\u014djutsu (\u6756\u8853) is a Japanese martial art using a short staff called j\u014d. The art is similar to b\u014djutsu, and is strongly focused upon defense against the Japanese sword.<\/p>\n
The j\u014d is a short staff (round stick),\u00a0made of oak.\u00a0 It is 128cms in length and 2.4cms in diameter.<\/p>\n
Jodo is a traditional martial art of Japan; it is aimed at self-defense against an attack; it enables you to suppress your enemy\u2019s offence: and its spirit is to give him a lesson without inflicting a wound.<\/p>\n
Jodo techniques include thrusting, parrying, and striking; Jodo is noted for its equal handling of the jo on either side of the body.<\/p>\n
Jodo kata (forms) are called SHINKEN KATA (real sword forms). The All Japan Kendo Federation<\/em><\/strong> has selected twelve forms out of sixty-four originals and designated them as A.J.K.F. Jodo kata. In the practice of Jodo, it is essential that you follow instruction precisely, always in an alert and concentrated mind as if you were engaged in a real life-or-death combat. By doing so, you should be able to master those kata in terms of not only appearance but also spirit, and eventually you should reach the level of skill that you can participate in a match.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n