Ohara Publications, Inc.
ISBN 0-89750-116-0
192 pages
$11.95
A practitioner of Shindo Muso Ryu jodo, Dave Lowry presents
an introduction to the history and technique of the jo, a
traditional Japanese four-foot long staff. Jo: Art of
the Japanese Short Staff, however, focuses on Aiki-jo
methods that are practiced in some forms of aikido, which
is the most easily accessible form of jo training for
individuals living outside of Japan. As the result, aikido
throws relating to the jo are also featured.