Essential Jo: Comprehensive techniques and 2-person drills for the Japanese 4-foot staff

by Dan Djurdjevic

The jo is the Japanese 4-foot staff, originally taught with the ken (sword) in the samurai arts.Essential Jo is arguably the most comprehensive text on the subject to date, offering a course of study from white through to black belt in this practical, yet elegant, art.The book features over 900 professional black and white photographs accompanied by clear, detailed textual explanations.While it is intended primarily for students with experience in weapons arts, particularly jodo, the book can also be used by beginners for home study.The art of jodo makes an excellent addition to any martial art system.This is the first instructional text by award-winning martial arts writer and teacher Dan Djurdjevic.

Genres: Martial Arts

Kindle Edition

First published February 27, 2015

Reviews

[Muhammad Abdullah · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay intro

Short start to the point, not detailed no expounding into the art. Book needs more pictures that are bigger and arrows showing the direction of the Jo staff

[Stephen Browne · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the companion video this is a pretty good introduction to use of the four foot staff. If you're used to the Filipino rattan short staff, this shows the difference in handling a heavier hard wood weapon of the same dimensions.