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JODO

JODO   杖 道

The art of Takeda-ryu Nakamura Ha stick fighting is quite unique, combining the strategies and techniques of unarmed self-defence with those of armed combat. The stick always proves a versatile and extremely effective weapon full of surprises for one’s opponent, whether in a rapid exchange of blows in stick fighting or in tricky situations of self-defence.

The use of the stick as a weapon is very old. Weapons of the SAMURAI like YARI (spear), NAGINATA (halberd) and also the KATANA (sword) are based on this discipline. JODO as taught in SOBUDO, is very manifold and efficient. Locks, restraining techniques, throws are included and also stick fighting itself (where thrusts, blocks and strikes are employed). The use of a FUKURO-JO (bamboo stick) avoids injuries during SHIAI (contests).

SHUGI-JUTSU is an art that uses short sticks; it is a part of JODO. Farmers used the techniques, when they had to fight against thieves and bandits. They picked up any stick available and defended themselves.

TAKEDA-RYU NAKAMURA HA - 武 田 流 中 村 派

THE ART OF THE SAMURAI
AIKIDO - 合 気 道
IAIDO - 居 合 道
JODO - 杖 道
JUKEMPO - 柔 拳 法
KENDO - 剣 道