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	Jo (weapon) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The martial art of wielding the jo is called jojutsu or jodo; aiki-jo is a set of techniques in aikido which uses the jo to illustrate aikido's principles with a weapon.
		The techniques for jo were reportedly invented by Muso Gonnosuke after he was defeated by Miyamoto Musashi in a duel.
		The usage of various stick weapons has existed in one form or another long before Muso Gonnosuke invented his techniques, but his school, Shinto Muso-ryu, was probably the first known professional school that dedicated itself to the art of using a jo against a swordsman.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jo_(weapon) (281 words)

	Jo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Jo can also be a variation of the slang term "Yo" as in "Jo, Whats up?"
		In British slang "jo" can mean a derogatory term considered comparable to "fool".
		This page expands and disambiguates a two-letter combination which might be an abbreviation, an English word, a word in another language, any or all of these.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jo (208 words)

	Encyclopedia: Jo (weapon)
		As with any weapon, bearers would often find one best suited to their build, opting often for one that, while standing, can be swung down with full arm extension without hitting the ground, and for a diameter that fits the hand comfortably.
		The weapon's name comes from the way it is commonly held: one hand at the center of the staff, and one hand halfway between the center and one end.
		The jo itself has existed in one form or another long before Muso Gonnosuke invented his techniques, but his school was the first known professional school that dedicated itself to the art of using a jo against a swordsman.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Jo-(weapon) (823 words)

	Weapon Symetry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Aikido weapon study focuses primarily on the jo and boken (katana) - staff and sword.
		This assymetry results in the sword being a weapon of many effective parts: the tip is used to puncture, the edge is used to cut, the back and sides of the blade can be used to block and sheild, the tsuba guards and catches, the handle can be used as a blunt end to pummel.
		In contrast with the sword, the jo is versatile.
	www.nolaria.org /aikido/weapons/symetry.htm (766 words)

	Black Sword Aikido (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Within the movements of this weapon, Muso combined the tsuki or thrust of the spear, the utsu or strike of the sword and staff and the harai or sweep of the naginata.
		Because of its shorter length, combat with the jo is characterized by its speed and high frequency of reversals of the weapon.
		Originally a weapon of the warrior monks, by the twelfth century it was adopted by the warring Minamoto and Taira clans, where it became an early favorite with the bushi or classical warriors.
	www.blacksword.net /weapons.html (561 words)

	Classical Budo Malta - Honbu Dragon's Den Dojo, Luqa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		One very notable characteristic of the Jo is the speed and high frequency of reversals of the weapon in meeting a combative situation.
		The Jo is usually 4 Shaku 2 Sun and 1 Bu in length, in Japanese measuring, that is equivalent to 1 meter 27 centimeters.
		A weapon is simply an extension of the arms, thus the body remains the same as if unarmed with the difference that you have a weapon to your use.
	www.classicalbudomalta.org.mt /jobohojo.html (782 words)

	Colony in Space
		Jo asks the Doctor to let her out but he tells her they are taking off.
		Jo asks the Doctor what the Guardian was and he theorizes that it was the ruler of the city.
		Jo is trying desperately to explain to Caldwell who the Master is. Morgan wants to go the city to look for the Adjudicator but Dent is eager to get the colonists away first.
	www.drwhoguide.com /who_3h.htm (9407 words)

	Jo: The Combat Weapon of Japan and Okinawa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The greatest aspect of the Jo is that all the moves of the four weapons mentioned earlier, apply equally well to the weapon.
		Any one of these weapons techniques applied to the Jo would make an extremely effective fighting style, but the advantage of the wooden weapon is that all four can be used interchangeably, allowing for a versatility of application which makes predicting what movement will be next, impossible to achieve.
		Always remember that a weapon is only as good as the person holding it, thus if you want to be able to use a Jo, as well as, all everyday weapons which conform to it's configuration, it is important to train hard.
	kempo.4mg.com /articles/jo.htm (1531 words)

	The Evolution of Classical Jojutsu
		And yet, the jo possesses many of the attributes of all three of these revered arms: the slashing stroke of the katana, the thrusting reach of the spear, and the reversible striking power and indestructibility of the bo.
		The techniques of the jo which are taught in most aikido dojo are an amalgamation, not intended to represent any style or preserve a single combative tradition, but to illustrate the principles of aikido as they may be applied with a polearm.
		Too, the student is schooled to regard the jo as an extension of his arms and body, and so he treats it not as a separate entity, but as an extension of the normal motion of his body.
	www.koryubooks.com /library/dlowry11.html (3305 words)

	SMR Jo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		He devised a number of techniques for this new weapon, which he called a stick (jo — as opposed to staff or bo), that included the use of the thrust (tsuki) of a spear, strike (utsu) of a sword and staff and sweep (harai) of a naginata.
		Training is systematic and develops the exponent’s technical skills and psychological abilities, from body movement and weapons handling to the proper use of timing, targeting, and distancing, and intense mental or spiritual training, all to enable the exponent to use the weapon successfully in mortal combat.
		Muso Gunnosuke and the Shinto Muso-ryu Jo, by Wayne Muromoto
	www.ittendojo.org /jojutsu.htm (912 words)

	Chendokan Schools of Aikido
		The Jo is made of hardwood and averages about 50 inches in length and 7/8 of an inch in diameter.
		The Jo is sometimes called the four-foot staff to distinguish it from the long staff or rokushaku bo (six-foot stick) and the three-foot stick or hanbo (half stick).
		The Jo is a pole arm, however incorporates the thrusts, sweeps, entering motions, and receiving action of the spear (yari) and halberd (naginata).
	www.chendokanaikido.com /pages/jo.html (493 words)

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		It was shown to me once that the JO should be an arm-span long, that is you should be able to stand with arms wide apart and hold the Jo by turning your hand inwards and pressing with your palms.
		The major differs between use of jo and bo in aikido are (at least what comes to my mind): - kamae: with jo you have your elbows contact with your body and the weapon is in front of you.
		With bo the end of the weapon (or the fist that is at the end of the weapon) is on your hip, exactly where your put your hand when doing torifune.
	www.rdg.ac.uk /StUnion/Aikido/advice/weapons/aikibo.txt (1539 words)

	Sticks and Stones Will Break Your Bones: A Look at Jo and Bo
		This is on the assumption that, although the sword was the warrior's weapon of choice, he might not always have one available or he might face an enemy who was armed with a bo.
		However, to really be effective with this weapon depends on the ability to keep moving, disrupting the opponent's maai, and using suki (momentary openings in the opponent's defense) to attack him with either the flail or the haft.
		Because these are "real" weapons and very dangerous if used improperly, neither the staff nor the stick have a training method or competitive aspect where one uses protective equipment and engages in freestyle sparring with a mock weapon as in kendo and naginata.
	www.aikidojournal.com /article.php?articleID=18 (2700 words)

	Sticks and Stones Will Break Your Bones: A Look at Jo and Bo
		Bo means "staff" and generally refers to a weapon about six shaku in length, or six feet, or thereabouts, and one sun in diameter.
		Jo, meaning "stick" or "cudgel" are shorter weapons and do not have a standard length or diameter, as size depends on the particular ryu.
		Both the bo and jo lack a cutting edge or sharpened point, so they are classified as impact weapons and derive their effect from the force delivered by accurately hitting or thrusting at a particular target.
	www.koryu.com /library/mskoss7.html (2428 words)

	AIKI BATTO JO - Introduction - Stefan Stenudd ----
		The jo, a round staff of about 127 centimeters length and a little bit more than 2 centimeters in diameter, is almost as commonly used in aikido training, as is the ken.
		The jo exercises are almost exact counterparts to the ken exercises, so that Shiho Mae with the jo differs very little from Shiho Mae with the ken, and so forth.
		With the jo, though, all movements are more evasive, and with some additional margin, since the jo needs some room to be used powerfully, but the sword cuts severely even when not swung with great force.
	www.stenudd.com /aikibatto/jo (974 words)

	Greg Henry's Jo & Bokken Kata Collection
		The flipping up is merely flipping the part of the jo on the ground into the right hand which should be near the 1-point (keeping the left hand slightly out).
		The cover guard is off the line of force, the jo over the head but pointing back on the line of force at the opponent's throat.
		The two people with the bokken are on either side of the person with the jo, one at 12 and one at 6 (using the same directions from the Jo & Bokken Katas section.) The person at 12 does the counting.
	kihon.aikido.org.hu /kata/ghenry.html (2404 words)

	Jo Suburi
		The jo is a stout wooden stave fashioned from Japanese oak which was originally used as a substitute for the long sword and the short spear.
		The principle use for the jo is as a weapon to counter and attack other aggressors who are armed with similar weapons or as a weapon to neutralise an unarmed attacker.
		Use of the jo is also a very good method of achieving co-ordination of body, limbs and mind, and to this end, many exercises have been developed using it.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/Cummins/Aikido/Josuburi.htm (2186 words)

	Bu Jin® Design - FAQ: Bogu Bag (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Each training weapon is ready to use as is and will provide years of service.
		Your training weapon is an important companion and inspection and maintenance should be an accepted part of ownership.
		In its new condition, the Bu Jin training weapon has been hand sanded to 400 grit and finished with at least three coats of hand applied oil(a mixture of tung oil and boiled linseed oil).
	www.bujindesign.com /faq-wooden.html (546 words)

	Stick training (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The Aikido Jo is a straight, smooth and round stick of Japanese White-Oak, roughly 5 feet in length and ¾ to 1 inch thick.
		It is a very versatile weapon, able to be held and used either end, and able to strike like a sword, or strike by thrusting the tip to the target.
		Many of the Jo techniques exhibit a similarity to yari (spear) and naginata (halberd), which O-Sensei is known to have studied, Hozoin Ryu Yari-Jutsu being one of them.
	www.aikidoaus.com.au /dojo/docs/sticketiq.htm (246 words)

	TheFourthRail.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Jo Jo has a child's innocence, but she has the sarcasm of a modern kid, already completely socialized in the ways of fashion and social mores of her group.
		That Weapon Kosher has to play the straight man (straight vegetable?) helps to define him, and I love watching his attempts to be a noble and forthright crusader when his simplistic jingo-ism won't get him anywhere with the whip-smart Jo Jo.
		Alongside the bizarre and goofy caper of McSanchez vs. Weapon Kosher we have some back-and-forth between Jo Jo and her rival Lu Lu, which nicely establishes the world she's used to living in, and why she's so capable of dealing with Weapon Kosher.
	www.thefourthrail.com /reviews/snapjudgments/112601/magicpickle3.shtml (535 words)

	TheFourthRail.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Weapon Kosher returns to his secret technology-laden headquarters in an effort to track down the Romaine Gladiator, while Jo Jo heads off to school.
		For three issues, we've heard Weapon Kosher tell Jo Jo that she's out of her league when it comes to fighting the rotten tomatoes that form his rogues gallery, but Morse turns that expectation on its ear.
		Jo Jo, though enthused about having a super-hero pal, actually acts as a voice of reason, pointing out the silliness of certain super-hero cliches.
	www.thefourthrail.com /reviews/critiques/121701/magicpickle4.shtml (370 words)

	Dragon Kenpo Karate Consortium International:
		One of the principal advantages of a weapon of this length is that it can be swung under the arm while a bo will not fit between the armpit and the ground.
		Shimizu continued to refine and systemise the police form of the jo art.The mass demonstrations of the 1960s lead to further refinements in the use of the jo for crowd control, providing the nearest equivalent to a pitched battle without firearms since the battle of Sekigahara in 1600.
		Aikido practitioners also make great use of the jo in unarmed training, using the weapon to further their understanding of harmonising with their opponents.There are also schools that survive from the early Meiji period, when Japan was adopting many aspects of western culture and dress.
	www.geocities.com /chiduce/sokesarticle.html (1422 words)

	The Ju-jo
		It’s diameter could be trimmed by one-quarter of an inch and you might have to use your pinky or a pencil to push the cord back in, but that would be no problem at all...it would ride easier in the pocket though...the Ju-jo is thick.
		It is truly a weapon for those who understand it and less than useless for anyone who does not understand it.
		It was truly a Self-defense Weapon before its’ time...a damned shame it is still not being produced for those that can appreciate it and are willing to dedicate the time to Master it.
	www.donrearic.com /jujo.html (1320 words)

	TheTai Chi of the Banjo
		In addition, the Ban-Jo technique was governed by three classes of weapon: The ancient light ban-jo, weighing less than 5 pounds was characterized by thrusting motions accompanied by sweeping the strings with the index finger and thumb.
		The normal weight ban-jo was primarily held by the neck and swung in a graceful circular motion.
		Finally the heavy resonator ban-jo was seldom moved during combat, but the right hand, armored with deadly steel claws, plucked alternately at the strings and the face of the opponent.
	www.paulhawthorne.com /taichi.html (634 words)

	The Joe Bob Report (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Weapon Kosher bursts from his secret lab, only to find that it now exists below the bedroom of a little girl named Jo Jo.
		"Magic Pickle" might be the name of the book, but the real star is Jo Jo, a smart young girl with a lot of confidence, but not enough to avoid being put upon by another girl in her class, the tall, pretty, rich and annoying Lu Lu.
		Jo Jo's experience with the Magic Pickle and the Brotherhood of Evil Produce serve as the catalyst for her overcoming that challenge and her growing up just a little bit.
	www.joebobbriggs.com /bookclub/reviews/M/magicpickle.html (481 words)

	AikiWeb Aikido Forums - Jo talk (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		If a weapon does not have a finish, do not sand the weapon further, as that will close the vascular openings in the weapon which absorb the oil, and will limit the depth to which your oil penetrates the weapon.
		If you are willing to re-treat a weapon regularly, a plain oil treatment of tung, linseed (although I find linseed stinky and it will yellow your weapon), or mineral oil, cut with mineral spirits and/or citrus oils to increase absorption, will essentially keep your weapon a living thing, in some sense almost healing it's wounds.
		If a weapon has absorbed enough hand funk that it is getting sticky, or it has a waxy coating on it from the manufacturer, try using mineral spirits or even acetone (dye/perfume-free nail polish remover works well) to clean the weapon thoroughly without having to use sandpaper.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/showthread.php?p=110283 (657 words)

	Shinto Muso-ryu Jo
		Gonnosuke's jo, if measured by the width of his outstretched hands held out to his sides, must have been a bit longer than the standard jo used nowadays.
		If a jo is blocked by a juji-dome, it is an easy matter to quickly flip the jo out of the block and in the same motion strike a kyusho (weak point) on the swordsman's body.
		Another impetus to a wider study of the jo was that after World War II jojutsu was one of the few martial arts allowed by the Occupation forces, since it served the civilian police force.
	www.furyu.com /archives/issue2/Muso.html (3214 words)

	AikiWeb Aikido Forums - Jo was originally a spear or not? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		Other stories about the jo is that it's just a walking stick ("jo" has the same kanji character as "tsue" which means "cane" in Japanese) or that it's a form of "back-up" combat for spearmen who has their bladed tip of the spear broken off.
		The point being that the movements are very much using the Jo as an extension of non-weapon responses to a weapon as opposed to the tit for tat combat that could be concieved of with the thrusting and blocking movements in many aikijo kata or paired routines.
		In SMR the dominance of the sword as a weapon, (razor sharp steel vs. dried oak a few centimeters thick) is clear.
	www.aikiweb.com /forums/printthread.php?t=1534 (3142 words)

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