Aikido ABC - Vol 5. Aiki Jo

Master the Fundamentals of Aikido Jo with Essential Suburi and Kata

This course delves into the core techniques of Aikido using the jo (short staff). You'll learn the foundational jo suburi (basic movements) and jo kata (forms), a comprehensive compilation developed by Morihiro Saito sensei in Iwama. These techniques are directly rooted in the weapons training of Aikido's founder, Morihei Ueshiba (O Sensei).

Here's a breakdown of the jo suburi you'll explore:

• 20 Jo Suburi: A detailed exploration of essential movements, including:
  1. Choku-tsuki (Straight Punch)
  2. Kaeshi-tsuki (Reverse Punch)
  3. Ushiro-tsuki (Rear Punch)
  4. Tsuki gedan gaeshi (Downward Reverse Punch)
  5. Tsuki jodan gaeshi uchi (Upward Reverse Punch Strike)
  6. Shomen uchi-komi (Front Face Entry Strike)
  7. Renchoku uchi-komi (Straight Arm Entry Strike)
  8. Main-uchi gedan-gaeshi (Palm Down Reverse Punch)
  9. Main-uchi ushiro-tsuki (Palm Down Rear Punch)
  10. Gyaku-yokomen ushiro-tsuki (Reverse Side-Face Rear Punch)
  11. Katate gedan gaeshi (One-Handed Downward Reverse Punch)
  12. Katate toma uchi (One-Handed Palm Strike)
  13. Katate hachi ji no gaeshi (One-Handed Eight-O'Clock Reverse Punch)
  14. Hasso gaeshi uchi (Eight-O'Clock Reverse Punch Strike)
  15. Hasso gaeshi tsuki (Eight-O'Clock Reverse Punch)
  16. Hasso gaeshi ushiro tsuki (Eight-O'Clock Reverse Punch Rear)
  17. Hasso gaeshi ushiro uchi (Eight-O'Clock Reverse Punch Rear Strike)
  18. Hasso gaeshi ushiro barai (Eight-O'Clock Reverse Punch Sweep)
  19. Hidari nagare gaeshi uchi (Left Flowing Reverse Punch Strike)
  20. Migi nagare gaeshi tsuki (Right Flowing Reverse Punch)

You'll also learn the fundamental jo kata:

• 13 Jo Kata: These prearranged forms provide a practical application of the jo suburi, solidifying your understanding of technique and flow.

This course is ideal for practitioners looking to deepen their understanding of Aikido's weapons training and improve their fundamental skills. Learn from a lineage tracing back to the founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, and build a strong foundation in jo.