Jodo is the art of wielding the jo, a short wooden staff used to counter and control a swordsman. Rooted in historical encounters between staff and sword, Jodo teaches precise timing, angles, and strategy through paired kata. Despite its simplicity in form, the jo is a versatile and powerful tool.
Practitioners of Jodo learn to maintain calm under pressure, move with intention, and respond with efficiency and skill, embodying both tradition and tactical finesse.
For Jodo classes in the NYC area please contact the New York Kobujodokai.