JODO: The Art of the Short Staff

  • ABOUT JODO in the FIK (International Kendo Federation)

  • April 1, 2003, ZNKR JODO Manual: English Version (2006)

    “All Japan Kendo Federation's Jodo was established in 1968 and it had contributed to diffusion and development of Jodo for 35 years. Except for minor changes in 1977 and 1987, [it remains unchanged from the original 1968 curriculum].

    Learning Jodo and its effects
    Learning and studying Jodo is in effect training your mind and body. What one learns is not only dexterity of movement, but also development of the spirit.
    The benefits derived from training are obvious, but the main ones thought to be of the greatest value are:

    (1) Develop Courtesy, Truthfulness, Sincerity and Patience.
    (2) Through regular practice, the body becomes stronger and more active.
    (3) Through practicing the techniques, posture becomes improved.
    (4) You gain confidence and have a better sense of judgment in everyday life.
    (5) Overall, you will have better relationships with others.

  • KATA LIST
    CURRICULUM (Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei JODO )

  • 1. Tsuki Zue ( Walking Stick )
    2. Suigetsu ( Solar Plexus )
    3. Hissage ( Draw Back )
    4. Shamen ( Slope )
    5. Sakan ( Left Thrust )
    6. Monomi ( Looking Out )
    7. Kasumi ( Mist )
    8. Tachi Otoshi ( Dropping on the Sword )
    9. Rai Uchi ( Thunder Strike )
    10. Seigan ( Straight to the Eyes )
    11. Midare Dome ( Stopping Chaos )
    12. Ran Ai ( Chaos to Harmony )

    The curriculum of ZNKR Jodo includes all of the following:

    1. Reiho - Zarei (Sitting bow) , Ritsurei (Standing bow)

    2. How to hold the Jo (Kamae with the Jo)

    3. How to hold the Tachi (Kamae with the Tachi)

    4. Shi-Uchi Kotai (Exchanging weapons)

    5. Kihon (basics) - Tandoku Dosa (Individual practice)

    6. Kihon (basics) - Sotai Dosa (Paired practice)

    7. Kata ((Form Movements) #1 (Tsuki Zue) through #12 (Ran Ai)
  • ZNKR MANUAL
    INTERNATIONAL KENDO FEDERATION

  • Latest Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Jodo instruction manual English translation: 2006.

    The International Kendo Federation (FIK) was created in 1970 to oversee the instruction and testing of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo around the world. Organizations within each country (like the Canadian Kendo Federation) must follow the rules and regulations listed by the FIK.

    Individual organizations may also adopt their own requirements as long as they are agreed upon by the FIK committee.