JODO
Jodo employs a simple stick, called the JO (or tsue), which is approximaterly
128cm in length and 26 mm in diameter.
The techniques are combinations of: thrust,sweep and the strike. When
combined in a series of fast movements, these
actions provide a formidable defense against an attacker.
In the 1960s Jyodo was recognized by the All Japan Kendo Federatiuon as a
form of stick art suitable as a cognate study
for Kendo trainees. Also its taught as part of Aikido.
Both Aikido and Kendo Organizations offer trainning in Jyodo:
