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Overview

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Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo (also called, Shindo Muso Ryu) is the Japanese martial art of stick fighting to defend primarily against a sword attack. 

　

The first jo techniques were developed in the early 17th century, the Keicho Period,  by a Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi (夢想権之助勝吉), a renowned warrior who is believed to have dueled with and defeated the famous Miyamoto Musashi. Initially, he was defeated by Miyamoto Musashi, and withdrew to Kamado Shinto Shrine (see below) to meditate. Based on a vision, he developed the jo and jo techniques, and won in a later encounter with Miyamoto.

　

Muso Gonnosuke`s inspiration has become the motto of Shinto Muso Ryu:

    「丸木を以って水月を知れ」

          "maruki o motte suigetsu o shire"

          "Using a round stick, know the solar plexus"

　

The development of Jo techniques was influenced by other weapons such as the sword (tachi), spear (Yari), and halberd (Naginata), which contribute to the versatility of techniques of the Jo. 

　

The Jodo curriculum evolved and assimilated the following schools of weapons: Tanjo, Kusarigama, Jutte, and Hojo. There is also an assimilated school of jujutsu called Matsubayashi Ryu.

　

"Jo" literally means "Stick" in Japanese.  It is made of Japanese oak, and its cylindrical shape makes it difficult to break. The typical length is 128cm and the diameter is 2.4cm - 2.6cm. It is about 30cm longer than the average sword, and weighs 550g.

　

Jodo is comprised of 12 basic techniques called Kihon, and several sets of kata. Originally there were 64 Kata in the curriculum. Kata are practiced in pairs: Uchidachi wields the tachi (a wooden sword called a bokken), and Shidachi wields the jo.

　

Unlike other martial arts like Kendo, there is no protective gear or equipment worn in Jodo. Therefore, within the structure of kata, Jodo practice consists of real training exercises with the Jo as an actual weapon.  Jodo has evolved but the method of training still uncompromisingly preserves Jodo`s roots as a combative weapon. 

　

Kamado Shinto Shrine - Spiritual Home of Shinto Muso Ryu

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When SMR founder Muso Gonnosuke initially suffered a humiliating defeat to Miyamoto Musashi, he went to Kamado Shinto Shrine, located on Mount Homan in Kyushu. In present day, Mount Homan is in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.

　

Kamado Shinto Shrine is still the spiritual home of Shinto Muso Ryu. Traditionally, when an individual receives the license of Menkyo, the Menkyo certificate is presented in person to the head priest, who blesses it and enters the Menkyo holder`s name in the Shindo Muso Ryu Densho (registry). Not all Menkyo holders have made the journey to Kyushu to do this, however,

　

　

Background and Current State of Shinto Muso Ryu

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Shimizu Takaji, originally from Kyushu was a student of Shiraishi Hanjiro, the 24th Headmaster, along with Otofuji Ichizo.  Shimizu moved from the island of Kyushu to Tokyo in 1927 and taught Jojutsu to several groups including the Tokyo Metropolitan Police department and Kobudo Research Group at the Kodokan Judo Headquarters.

　

Despite some controversy upon Shiraishi Sensei`s death, Shimizu Sensei was considered the 25th Headmaster.  However, before  his death in 1978, no headmaster was named. Therefore, controversy arose between Tokyo and Kyushu dojos regarding who would succeed him. Several Menkyo Kaiden from Tokyo went to Kyushu to discuss the issue of succession and the future of Shinto Muso Ryu. However, no decision was formalized. The resulting division within the Ryu is still in effect today. 

　

Otofuji Sensei, still located in Kyushu, was the self-proclaimed 26th Headmaster. After Shimizu Sensei`s past away, he ordered the closure of all dojos outside of Kyushu. By this time there were several thousand Shinto Muso Ryu members in the Tokyo area, including many foreigners.

　

The Shihanke and master swordsman of Shinto Muso Ryu was Kuroda Ichitaro. Kuroda started studying Jodo from Shimizu in 1928 - incidentally, the same year he was an all Japan Kendo champion. He was also a master of Muso Shinden Ryu Iaido, and a master of calligraphy. He was Shimizu`s first and longest student. Kuroda died in 2000.

　

The Tokyo Renbukan re-opened in the 1980s. Currently, Shinto Muso Ryu exists worldwide, but because the Ryu is so fragmented and the curriculum is so large, over time differences in actual techniques and performance of kata have arisen. After Shimizu`s death, Kuroda made some additions to the curriculum and revitalized some of the older Pre-World War II techniques that had been neglected. In addition, every instructor has their own emphasis, methods of teaching, strengths and weaknesses.

　

Although splintered, there are several main groups that are quite active: 1) The International Jodo Association headed by Hiroi Sensei that adheres more to Kuroda`s and Shimizu`s method of training, 2) The Nihon Jodo Kai headed by Kaminoda sensei, 3)The International Jodo Federation headed by Nishioka Sensei`s organization, Sei Ryu Kai, Pascal Krieger, and Phil Relnick, and 4) those groups connected with the Fukuoka branch in Kyushu.

　

Jodo has always had differences between groups - some kata have several different ways of performance. However, they are all Shinto Muso Ryu! I encourage you to be JUNANSHIN - keep a flexible mind and be willing to learn all that your instructor is willing to share.

The Kihon are a set of 12 basic techniques (strikes, blocks, thrusts, etc.) derived

from Kata in order to simplify the learning process and train the body how to move.

Kihon were developed and introduced to the SMR curriculum by Shimizu sensei.

　

These techniques can be performed from the left and right, forwards and backwards.

　

基本	Kihon	Description
本 手 打	Honte Uchi	Basic strike to the head.
逆 手 打	Gyakute Uchi	Basic strike to the temple.
引 落 打	Hikiotoshi Uchi	Draw back and strike (usually the forearm or tachi).  There are several variations of this basic strike: 1. Basic grip or reverse overhand grip 2. From the left or right side in Hachijidachi, strike either the left or right side of the tachi 　 Hikiotoshi Uchi is the strike performed during Uchikomi practice.
返 付	Kaeshi Tsuki	Thrust to Suigetsu (upper abdomen just below the sternum)
逆 手 付	Gyakute Tsuki	Combination thrust to the throat, and strike to the head
巻 落	Maki Otoshi	Deflect the strike and brush aside the tachi
繰 付	Kuritsuke	Block the strike, then bodytrap
繰 放	Kurihanashi	Block the strike, then force them backwards
体 当	Taiatari	A Bodycheck combining a blow to the abdomen immediately followed by a punch to the nose.
突 外 打	Tsukihazushi Uchi	From Ichimonji no Kamae, deflect the thrust by lightly "kissing" the tachi with the jo, change hand grip, and strike the tachi. (In real sparring, strike the forearm rather than the tachi.)
胴 払 打	Dobarai Uchi	Block the tachi strike aimed at the waist/upper leg, then strike.
対 外 打	Taihazushi Uchi	Just barely avoid the tachi aimed at the head by stepping back, then strike the tachi. (In real sparring, strike the forearm rather than the tachi.)

　

Kihon 基本 The Kihon are 12 basic techniques derived from Kata by Shimizu Sensei for the purpose of teaching form and technique and to simplify learning Kata. Note that all techniques can and should be performed from the right and left side.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Honte Uchi	本手打		Basic position	Strike with hand in basic position
Gyakute Uchi	逆手打		Reverse hand position	Strike with hand in reverse position
Hiki Otoshi Uchi	引落打		Pull, drop, strike	Draw back and strike; Use this strike for Uchikomi practice
Kaeshi Tsuki	返突		Reverse, thrust	Reverse the jo and thrust
Gyakute Tsuki	逆手突		Opposite, hand, thrust	Overhead thrust, then strike
Maki Otoshi	巻落		Roll, drop	Block sword strike, then sweep down
Kuri Tsuke	繰付		Reel (spin), pin	Guide jo and pin next to body (basically, a body trap)
Kuri Hanashi	繰放		Reel (spin), release	Guide and release
Tai Atari	体当		Body, hit	Bodycheck
Tsuki Hazushi Uchi	突外打		Thrust, outer, position	Deflect a thrust, strike, and prepare to advance
Dobarai Uchi	胴払打		Torso, dispose, position	Block a cut to the hip and strike the sword
Tai Hazushi Uchi	体外打 ( 右・左)		Body, evade, position (right, left)	To evade a cut with the body and strike
Omote 表 Omote are the first set of 12 Kata that students learn after mastering the Kihon. Omote Kata focus on correct posture, appearance, and technique.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Tachi Otoshi	太刀落		Long sword, drop	Making the sword drop
Tsuba Wari	鍔割		Sword-guard, break	To break the sword-guard
Tsuki Zue	着杖		Arrive, stick	Stick hits (reaches) the target
Hissage	引提		Pull, take along	Shidachi first appears to be unarmed, then reveals the stick but the opponent cannot determine its length thereby confusing Ma-ai. First time that the Short Sword is used.
Sakan	左貫		Left, penetrate	Penetration (pierce) from the left
Ukan	右貫		Right, penetrate	Penetration (pierce) from the right
Kasumi	霞		Haze (mist)	Attempt to see through the haze, or block the rays from your eyes.
Mono Mi	物見		Thing, see	“The vision of things.” Turn your back to the opponent to avoid the cut, then turn and strike
Kasa no Shita	笠之下		Umbrella, beneath	“Beneath the umbrella.” Start the kata by “clearing the area” with the stick.
Ichi Rei	一禮		One, point	Start in a crouched (Iaigoshi) position.
Neya no Uchi	寝屋之内		Sleep, stall (room), inside	Inside the sleeping room. Start in Seiza. (In reality the stick would strike the top of the opponent`s forefoot.)
Hosomichi	細道		Narrow path	The line of the kata (Enbusen) is straight
as if walking along a narrow street.
Chudan 中段 Chudan is a set of 12 kata for intermediate students. Movement intensity and speed are necessary.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Ichi Riki	一刀		Single, cut	Ambidextrous
Oshi Zume	押詰		Push, stop (check)	First “Sen-no-sen” technique.
Midare Dome	乱留		Disorder (confusion), stop	To stop disorder. 1st time Ichiriki kamae, which is deceptive and ambidextrous, is used in kata.
Ushiro Zue (Mae, Ushiro)	後杖 ( 前、後)		Rear, stick (front, rear)	1st time Shidachi is attacked from the rear
Tai Sha	待車		Waiting, vehicle	“Traveling stick” – Kuritsuke on both sides.
Ken Gome	間込		Entrapped between	Both short and long swords are used.
Kikkake	切縣		Cut, chance (or opportunity)	“Kneeling stick”. Go around opponent and stab kidneys.
Shin Shin	真進		Truth, progress (advance forward)	“Stabbing stick”
Rai Uchi	雷打		Thunderstrike
Yoko Giri Dome	横切留		Horizontal, cut, stop	“From Dark to Light”. Shidachi takes kamae first.
Harai Dome	払留		Dispose (get rid of), stop	“Son of Ran-ai.”
Sei Gan	清眼		Pure, eye	“Koroshi waza”.
Ran Ai 乱合 Ran-Ai, literally meaning “Disorder to harmony”, is taught to intermediate students. These Kata using both the long and short sword are a synthesis of Omote and Chudan techniques.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
O Dachi	大太刀		Large, long sword
Ko Dachi	小太刀		Small, long sword
Kage 影 The purpose of Kage is to train the mind. The names of the 12 techniques are the same as Omote.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Tachi Otoshi	太刀落		Long sword, drop	Making the sword drop
Tsuba Wari	鍔割		Sword-guard, break	To break the sword-guard
Tsuki Zue	着杖		Arrive, stick	Stick hits (reaches) the target
Hissage	引提		Pull, take along	Shidachi first appears to be unarmed, then reveals the stick but the opponent cannot determine its length thereby confusing Ma-ai.
Sakan	左貫		Left, penetrate	Penetration (pierce) from the left
Ukan	右貫		Right, penetrate	Penetration (pierce) from the right
Kasumi	霞		Haze (mist)	Attempt to see through the haze, or block the rays from your eyes.
Monomi	物見		Thing, see	“The vision of things.” Turn your back to the opponent to avoid the cut, then turn and strike
Kasa no Shita	笠之下		Umbrella, beneath	“Beneath the umbrella.” Start the kata by “clearing the area” with the stick.
Ichi Rei (Mae, Ushiro)	一禮 ( 前､後)		One, point	Start in a crouched (Iaigoshi) position.
Neya no Uchi (Mae, Ushiro)	寝屋之内 ( 前､後)		Sleep, stall (room), inside	Inside the sleeping room. Start in Seiza. (In reality the stick would strike the top of the opponent`s forefoot.)
Hoso Michi	細道		Narrow path	The line of the kata (Enbusen) is straight as if walking along a narrow street.
Sami Dare 五月雨（ Sometimes called Satuski Ame） Samidare, also called “Satsuki Ame”, is comprised of six kata. Whereas Kage are the basics of training the mind, Samidare is considered the intermediate level of training the mind.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Ichimonji	一文字		In a straight line
Jumoni	十文字		In the shape of a cross
Kodachi Otoshi	二刀小太刀 落		Two swords, small long sword, drop
Mi Jin – Zen	微塵		Nothing but a speck, on the outside
Mi Jin - Go	微塵裏		Nothing but a speck, rear
Gan Tsubushi	眼潰		Eye, defeat
Gohon No Midare 五本の乱 These techniques were created by Shimizu Takaji, the 25th Master, and are the synthesis of Omote, Chudan, Kage and Ran Ai. Therefore, this set of 5 kata are not taught by those of Otofuji`s lineage in Kyushu.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Tachi Otoshi no Midare	太刀落の乱		Sword, drop, upset confuse)
Sakan no Midare	左貫の乱		Left, strike through, upset (confuse)
Kengome no Midare	間込の乱		The space between, upset (confuse)
Kasumi no Midare	霞の乱		Kasumi, upset (confuse)
Shamen no Midare	斜面の乱		Diagonal (Strike the temple), upset (confuse)
Okuden 奥段 (Sometimes called Shiaikuchi 試合口) Okuden is an advanced set of 12 Kata.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Sen Gachi	先勝		Future, win
Hiki Sute	引捨		Pull, throw away (discard)
Ko Te Garami	小手がらみ		Small, hand,
Jitte	十手		Ten, hand
Uchi Wake	打分		Strike, divide
Sui Getsu	水月		Water, moon	The Solar Plexus
Sa Yu Dome	左右留		Left, right, stop
Ko Te Dome	小手留		Small, hand, stop
Tsuki Dashi	着出		Push out
Uchi Tsuke	打付け		Knock (hit)
Mi Kaeri	身替		Body, change
A Un	阿吽		Divine Trinity
Kasumi Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu 霞神道流剣術 Students of Jodo learn 12 Kata of sword fighting.
Technique: Long Sword 大太刀八通	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Ai Sun	合寸		Unite/harmony, Near/a bit
Gyaku Ai Sun	逆合寸		Opposite, harmony, near
Ju	鷲		Eagle (わし )
Chi barai	乳払
Sarin	左輪		Left, slice/cut in a circle
Nito Ai	二刀合
Uke Kaeshi	受返		Defense, Reverse
Suri Komi	摺込		Ground/Surface, Crowd	Bring down (strike) to the ground
Technique: Short Sword 小太刀四通	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
In Chu	咽中		Throat, Center
Uke Nagashi	受流		Parry
Tsuki Dashi	突出		Lunge
Mi Uke Dome	三受止		Three,Defense, Stop/halt	Ward off
Milk, brush aside/dispose of Two, Sword, Unite/Harmony
Uchida-Ryu Tanjo Jutsu 内田流短杖術 Students of Jodo learn 12 kata of the short stick, Tanjo. The Tanjo is also part of the Taiho Jutsu curriculum.
Technique:	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Kote Uchi Hidari	小手打ち（ 左）		Forearm, left	Strike the forearm, left
Kote Uchi Migi	小手打ち（ 右）		Forearm, right	Strike the forearm, right
Sutemi	捨身		Discard, body	At the risk of one`s life, in desperation
Kuritsuke	繰付		Reel (spin), pin	Body trap
Ushirozue	後杖		Rear, stick
Suigetsu Hidari	水月（左）		Solar plexus	Strike the solar plexus, left
Suigetsu Migi	水月（右）		Solar plexus	Strike the solar plexus ,right
Shamen Hidari	斜面（左）		Diagonal	Strike the temple, left
Shamen Migi	斜面（右）		Diagonal	Strike the temple, right
Kobushiku Daki	拳砕		Fist, crush
Irimi	入身		Enter, body
Suneku Daki	脛砕		Shin (tibia), crush
Isshin Ryu Kusarigama Jutsu 一心流鎖鎌術 Students of Jodo learn 12 Kata of the sickle and chain, Kusarigama.
Technique:	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Ishiki	居敷		Presence, cover over
Soemi	添身		Add/attach, body
Hagaeshi	羽返		Feather, reverse
Mugan	無眼		Without, sight	Blinded
Jumonji	十文字		Criss-cross
Furikomi Ichimonji	振込一文字		Transfer, in a straight line
Furikomi Jumonji	振込十文字		Transfer, cross-cross
Isononami	磯之浪		Shore, waste/squander
Maki Otoshi	巻落		Roll, drop	To block in a downward sweeping movement
Mitokoro Zume	三所詰		3, Parts, Stop (plug,block)
Uki Fune	浮船		Float, boat
Sode Garami	袖搦		Arm sleeve, arrest/tie up
Ikkaku Ryu Jutte Jutsu 一角流十手術 Students of Jodo learn 12 Kata of the truncheon, Jutte.
Technique:	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Uken	右剣		Right, Sword
Saken	左剣		Left, Sword
Zanken	残剣		Remainder/Leftover, Sword
Ke Age	蹴上		Rise up
Ichi Ran Ken	一乱剣		One, Disorder/Confusion, Sword
Irimi	入身		Enter, Body
Ippu	一風		Single (1), Wind
Me Ate	目当		Eye, Hit
Uto	右刀		Right, Sword
Gorin	五輪		Five, Rings
Issei	一声		One Voice
Kasumi	霞 (口伝)		Haze/Mist (by oral instruction, word of mouth)
Ittatsu Ryu Hojo Jutsu Shindo Muso Ryu is the only school of martial arts in which Hojo Jutsu is taught. Hojo Jutsu is part of the SMR curriculum and is not taught independently anymore. The current headmaster is Kaminoda Sensei in Tokyo. Ties are separated into 3 classes: Gedan, Chudan, Jodan which simply divides them in the order that they are taught.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Gedan
Ichimonji Haya Nawa
Hagai Tsuke Haya Nawa
Hitoe Hishi Nawa
Shin Hagai Tsuke Nawa
Ya Hazu Nawa
Sumi Chigai Nawa
Shin Tambo Nawa
Happo Karami Nawa
Yagusa Hishi Nawa
Chudan
Hishi Haya Nawa
Hishi Nawa
Jumonji Nawa
Bajo Hagai Tsuke Nawa
Tambo Nawa
Shin Futae Hishi Nawa
Shin Kiko Nawa
Yagura Hishi Nawa
Jodan
Jumonji Haya Nawa
Jumonji Nawa
Futae Hishi Nawa
Kiko Nawa
Age Maki Nawa
Shin Hagai Tsuke Nawa
Munawari Hitoe Hishi Nawa
Kiri Nawa
Undocumented Ties
Hikakure Juji Nawa
Mori No Naka Nawa
Note: There is a system of escapes for all of these ties called Murai Hasumi Kakagoshi.
Kendo Renmei Seitei Jodo 剣道連盟制定杖道 These twelve Kata, developed by Shimizu Sensei by request from the Kendo Federation, were selected from SMR Kata, modified slightly from their original form for safety, and are practiced by Kendo, Aikido and Iaido students.
Technique	Japanese		Meaning	Notes
Tsuki Zue	着杖		Arrive, stick	Stick hits (reaches) the target
Suigetsu	水月		Water, moon	Thrust to the opponent`s solar plexus
Hissage	引提		Pull, take along	Lower (or drop). Long sword is used.
Shamen	斜面		Diagonal	Strike the opponent`s temple
Sakan	左貫		Left, penetrate	Penetration (pierce) from the left
Monomi	物見		Thing, see	The vision of things.
Kasumi	霞		Haze (mist)	See through the haze.
Tachiotoshi	太刀落		Sword, drop	Making the sword drop
Rai Uchi	雷打		Thunder strike
Sei Gan	清眼		Pure, eye
Midaredome	乱留		Disorder (confusion), stop	To stop disorder
Ran Ai	乱合		Disorder (confusion, harmony	Disorder to harmony

Hombres de negro

Ran Ai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMSPGxt4zWk&list=PLwaZWDqEVzcxJXFs8PrsozU5xe7oiu7jg&index=2

   - Detalles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q-fWT0XTWA&list=PLwaZWDqEVzcxJXFs8PrsozU5xe7oiu7jg&index=2

Koryu (古流)

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 Literally translated as "Old Flow," this term refers to the Classical Martial Arts. 

　

The beginning of the Meiji period (1872) prohibited the practice of martial arts for combat.  As a result, "Gendai-bu", was created.  The Gendai-bu are the modern version of martial arts based on classical combative arts. 

　

Koryu, or Kobudo, are martial arts that have preserved their original form, and still stress the practical and traditional warrior traditions. Koryu is a skill. Whereas, Gendai-bu primarily focus on martial arts as a mental and spiritual discipline.

　

　

　

Jodo is Unique

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Within a particular martial art there are several, if not hundreds of "Ryu" (流), or schools. 

　

It was common for students of a Ryu who excelled to begin teaching.  However, their way of teaching incorporated their own style and interpretation of techniques.  This is called a "Ha".  Eventually, a "-ha" may become a "-ryu". 

　

However, as one of the oldest martial arts traditions, Jodo only has one school:  Shinto Muso Ryu. 

　

Today Shinto Muso Ryu is fragmented and divided. Most dojos operate independently of each other.  Since Shimizu Sensei`s death, the absence of a headmaster has resulted in discord and confusion.

Introduction

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立方	Tachikata	Description
並足立	Heisoku Dachi	feet together
結立	Musubi Dachi	Heel-to-heel
並行立	Heiko Dachi	parallel stance, shoulder-width apart
八時立	Hachiji Dachi	Wide stance with toes pointed out 　 Note: "Hachi" in Japanese means eight and the stance looks like the Chinese Character for eight, "八".
内八時立	Uchi Hachiji Dachi	Wide stance with toes pointed in
かけ足	Kake Ashi	Hooked stance, forward foot turned out 90 degrees
前屈立	Zenkutsu Dachi	Forward Stance (fwd70%, back30%)
後屈立	Kokutsu Dachi	Back Stance (fwd30%, back70%)
	Hankutsu Dachi	Center Stance (50 - 50)
	Renoji Dachi	L Stance
	Shizen Tai	Natural Stance
	Neko Ashi Dachi	Cat Leg Stance
	Suri Ashi Dachi	Sliding Stance (as in Maki Otoshi, and also performed by Uchidachi in Omote Tsubawari).
	Ti noji Dachi	T Stance
	Tsu Komi Ashi	Sliding Stance in which forward foot slides forward, while back foot remains planted (as in Chudan Yokogiri Dome).

　

For illustrations of other common Tachikata, stances, please refer to the following Shotokan Karate website:

　

http://www.keithgeyerkarate.com/tipshtml/stances.html

　

The stances listed above are not a comprehensive list, but are the stances used most often in Shindo Muso Ryu.  Below are illustrations of the basic stances taught to beginners.

Rei-Ho is the formal, ceremonial etiquette performed at the start and finish of a training session.

　

Traditionally, kata training starts and ends with Kasari, It is done in a crouched position called, Iaigoshi.  Why?  Originally, practice was never done inside of a nice, clean dojo. Training was done out in the fields. Therefore, it is a formal bow without having to get down on your knees in Seiza.   Remember that Jodo is practical and effective!  There is a reason for everything you do.

　

When performing Kasari, always maintain eye contact with your partner. Why?  Zanshin! 

Keep your eyes and 100% of your concentration on your opponent at all times.  Many people make the mistake of relaxing and losing focus before and after a kata.  Even while doing "Osame" I have had partners that relaxed their concentration and even started goofing around.

　

Jo and Tachi are both weapons.  Never let down your guard.  Always be watching.  Stay focused.  Uchidachi is always looking for a way to get the advantage over Shidachi.  Likewise, Shidachi is always looking for a way to "Bonk" Uchidachi.  

　

Kasari is also performed in all Fuzoku Ryuha, assimilated martial arts.

　

　

Description

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At the start of practice:

• Uchidachi (Sword Wielder) and Shidachi (Jo Wielder)

  • Squatting in Iaigoshi, with both arms vertical fingertips touching the ground palms facing inward, maintain eye contact with your opponent at all times.

  　

  • Uchidachi and Shidachi stand up at the same time, and approach each other.

  　

  • Again, squat in Iaigoshi, and pick up your respective weapon.

  　

  • Uchidachi retreats 3-5 steps in Gedan no Kamae.

  　

  • Shidachi picks up Jo keeping the tip of the Jo pointed at Uchidachi between the eyes. Stand up in Tsune no Kamae, and retreat 3-5 steps.

At the finish of practice:

• Uchidachi and Shidachi:

  • Uchidachi advances in Gedan no Kamae and makes a strike from the left side.

  　

  • Shidachi advances and blocks the strike by doing the first movement of Dobarai Uchi.

  　

  • With the weapons crossed as they are, both Uchidachi and Shidachi squat into Iaigoshi at the same down, and gently place their weapons on the ground (Jo beneath Tachi, of course).

  　

  • (Note: The only reason why Jo is beneath Tachi that I am aware of is to protect the sword blade by keeping it off the ground.)

  　

  • Still squatting with both arms vertical fingertips touching the ground palms facing inward, Uchidachi and Shidachi maintain eye contact at all times.

  　

  • Standing up at the same time, retreat 3-5 steps and again bow in the manner described above.

  　

  • As Shidachi waits, Uchidachi walks forwards, squats to pick up both weapons, tucks them under arm.

  　

  • Uchidachi stands up and puts the weapons away in their proper place, and Shidachi follows along behind Uchidachi.

Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo is comprised of the 12 Kihon, 64 Kata, many Henka waza (Variations of kata), and several other assimilated martial art schools (Fuzoku Ryuha) in addition to the tachi, resulting in a deep and complex discipline.  Jodo is considered one of the most difficult martial arts because there is simply so much to learn. 

　

The Kihon are derived from Kata, and were developed and implemented into the training curriculum by Shimizu Sensei.  Jodo techniques were created to counter the strengths of other weapons.  Therefore, when practicing Kata, it always appears that the Uchidachi, tachi wielder, is defeated.

　

The curriculum is typically taught in the following sequence:

**Note: The words in bold print are part of the original 64 kata

• Kihon techniques (12 Techniques)

• Zen Nippon Kendo Renmei Seitei Jodo Kata (12 Kata)

• Omote (12 Kata)

• Chudan (13 Kata)

• Ran Ai (long and short swords) (2 Kata)

• Kasumi Shinto Ryu Ken Jutsu (12 Kata)

• Kage (14 Kata)

• Samidare (or Satsuki Ame) (6 Kata)

• Uchida Ryu Tanjo Jutsu (12 Kata)

• Gohon no Midare (5 Kata)

• Okuden (or Shiaikuchi) (12 Kata)

• Isshin Ryu Kusarigama Jutsu (18 Kata)

• Ikkaku Ryu Jutte Jutsu (12 Kata)

• Ittatsu Ryu Hojo Jutsu (25 Ties plus several undocumented ties)

• Gokui Kata (Menkyo Kaiden only) (5 Kata)

• Matsumura no Jo (25 Kata)

• Matsubayashi Ryu Jujutsu (52 Techniques)

　

Training Principles: Why Jodo is Effective

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Jodo training ventures far beyond teaching physical technique. The following "principles" are taught to develop the proper mental focus.  A deep understanding of these principles in action are the essence of Shinto Muso Ryu Jo Jutsu.  As you progress in your training, I am sure you can identify other principles besides the ones listed below.

　

The following principles can only be learned through Sotai Renshu, 2 person practice.  A student can learn many kata and have smooth technique, but without Sotai dosa, it is impossible to develop the concentration, physical and mental flexibility, and intuitive awareness of the opponent`s intentions.

　

1.  Ma-Ai 間合, and Ri-Ai

Ma-Ai, distance, refers to the space between the Shidachi and Uchidachi. The stick is versatile, flexible and advantageous over the sword because of its longer length. However, there is NO EFFECT if the distance is too short or too long:  Too short and the Shidachi gets cut by the sword; too long and there is no impact. 　 Ri-Ai, timing, is the second crucial element, and both are necessary.  Good timing without proper distance is ineffective.  Perfect distance and poor timing is no good either.  Together, distance and timing make the Jo a formidable and powerful weapon. 　 You are not doing yourself or your partner any favors by missing when you strike.  If you deliberately try to avoid hitting the other person, you are not being effective.  Consider Boxers:  How long would a boxer last in the ring if they tried to avoid hitting their opponent?  Remember that Jodo is meant to be effective and that requires 2 things:  Distance (Ma-ai) and Timing (Ri-ai).

2.  Zanshin, 残心

A definition of Zanshin is, "being in the moment." It is a state of pure concentration and total awareness as opponents face each other and spar. 　 There are different levels of intensity. Have you ever heard someone say something like, "Just one look from that guy will stop you dead in your tracks"?  It is the energy of this kind of intense focus that explains how someone can "dominate another person`s spirit and subdue them." 　 Keep your eyes and 100% of your concentration on your opponent at all times.  Many people make the mistake of relaxing and losing focus before and after a kata.  Even while doing "Osame" I have had partners that relaxed their concentration and even started goofing around. 　 Jo and Tachi are both weapons.  Never let down your guard.  Always be watching.  Stay focused.  Uchidachi is always looking for a way to get the advantage over Shidachi.  Likewise, Shidachi is always looking for a way to "BONK" Uchidachi.   　 Me Tsuke, the act of threatening an opponent with the Jo pointed between opponent`s eyes, is an example of Zanshin in action.

3.  Shisei, 姿勢

Effective posture - includes not only your stance, but your attitude and bearing as well.

4.  Ki Ai, 気合

Ki-ai is "Eh" when striking, and "Ho" when thrusting.  　 There are several reasons for Ki-ai: 1.  Safety - for your opponent and others that may be practicing nearby. 2.  Exhale - Ki-Ai at the time of impact forces the person to exhale while releasing all their energy and power at once. It is dangerous to hold your breathe when sparring; at risk of doing the Valsalva Maneuver.   3.  Get Psyched - Ki-Ai is a way to self-encourage, overcome fear, and commit all out to the action.

5. Fudoshin, 不動心

Maintaining an unshakable spirit of calmness. Set your mind, be determined, rooted and stable both mentally and physically. Please read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fudoshin

6. Junanshin, 柔軟心

Keep a flexible, open mind. This requires patience, the ability to set aside your opinions, previous experiences and biases, and a passion to learn. Develop a mental state of allowing - an attitude of no resistance.

7. Nintai, 忍耐

An attitude that combines perseverance, persistence, and tenacity. Hold fast to your course of action and your beliefs. Be relentless!

8. Muga Mushin, 無我無心

A pure mental state, completely empty of self (ego), emotion, thought. Please read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushin and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muga-mushin

9. Yoyu, 余裕

Critical margin

Sen

An offensive attack using the Jo to threaten someone.

Sen no Sen

A counter-attack, which is distinctly different from a defensive reaction.  Sen no Sen involves knowing and predicting the opponents strategy and moves, identifying the weaknesses, and deliberately countering their move.  Note: The first Sen-no-sen technique is in Oshizume (Chudan Series).

Go no Sen

A simultaneous, or mutual, attack. (This is a concept that is important to know but be aware that it is difficult to do, and does not happen within the practice of kata.)

Kata demonstrated by Shimizu Takaji (Jo) and Kuroda Ichitaro (Tachi).

Tachiotochi 

• Shidachi

  From Tsune no Kamae, step back and change to Gyakute no kamae, simultaneously lower the jo as Uchidachi takes kamae.

  Right foot crosses over to the left, and strike.　

  Draw back the jo, and sweep up catching the tachi at the hilt and do Kuritsuke.

  Kaeshitsuki. Hikiotoshi uchi. 

        Osame.

• Uchidachi

  From Chudan kamae, advance in Hasso Kamae.  Lower the tachi to Chudan kamae, AT THE SAME TIME Shidachi takes kamae.

  Block Shidachi`s strike: Left foot steps right horizontally, right foot steps forward, and raise the tachi perpendicular above forehead.

  Left foot steps forward, and make a cut to the left (target is the trapezius and neck). However, Shidachi does Kuritsuke. Step back facing toward Shidachi (who thrusts).

  Step back again to avoid the strike.  

        Osame.

Tsubawari

• Shidachi

  Take kamae. As uchidachi strikes, step back and strike the forearm.

  Follow the movement of the tachi and suriashi one step left, keeping the jo pressed into the abdominal region and firmly trapping hand movement.

  As uchidachi attempts to make a cut to the left leg, drop left knee to the ground, use the jo to guide under the arm keeping the jo parallel to the ground.

  As uchidachi attempts to cut the neck, stand and do Kuritsuke. Thrust. Hikiotoshi uchi. 

        Osame.

• Uchidachi

  Advance in Hasso Kamae.Right cut to Shidachi`s left arm. Shidachi strikes your forearm. As you start to move, Shidachi pins your hands. 

  See the chance to cut Shidachi`s leg. Full swing aggressive cut to his left leg.

  Shidachi avoids the cut. Before he can do Kuritsuke, turn the blade of the tachi in order to cut his neck.

  Shidachi does Kuritsuke. Step back from the thrust and strike.  Osame.

• Shidachi

  Walk forward (left, right, left). Strike (honte) the sword hilt to the ground.

  Taihazushiuchi (in one fluid motion) striking the forearm.　

  Kaeshitsuki. Honteuchi.

  　Osame.

  Note: The Embusen is a STRAIGHT line. (Embusen: "line of the kata")　

• Uchidachi

  You are walking along a narrow path. As Shidachi approaches there is not enough room for both of you to pass by. Step to the side, with your hand on the hilt lower it out of the way.

  Shidachi strikes the hilt, 

  Draw the tachi. Strike Shomen.

  Jodan kamae. (Shidachi thrusts.)  Gedan. Kamae. (Shidachi strikes.)

     Osame.

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Hombres de negro

Jodo Katas

Jodo Katas - 2 - Tsukizue - Suigetsu - Hissague - Shamen - Sakan - Monomi -

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Nakayama Hakudo

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Chudan is the intermediate set of 12 Kata following Omote. From the moment you begin to learn this series of kata, you will notice there is a more athletic and dynamic element. For example, in Ichi Riki, when Shidachi crouches down to block Uchidachi, as soon as Uchidachi steps back to retreat, Shidachi literally jumps back into Hikiotoshi Kamae.

　

• Ichiriki  一力

• • Shidachi From Tsune no Kamae, walk left-right-left. When the right foot steps forward, change jo to left hand. As the left foot steps forward again, strike the opponent`s forearm.

  Draw back into Hikiotoshi no Kamae. Kuritsuke (as in Ran-ai). Rotate jo vertical and squat trapping the opponent`s hands and pressing the tip of the jo into the abdominal region.

  As the opponent retreats, quickly stand up, and take Hikiotoshi kamae. Hikiotoshiuchi. Osame.　

• • Uchidachi 

  Advance with tachi sheathed. As you put your hand on hilt preparing to draw it from the saya, Shidachi strikes your forearm.

  Step back, draw the tachi. From Jodan Kamae, strike.

  Shidachi does Kuritsuke. To escape the trap, start to retreat. You have no time to raise the tachi to jodan kamae before Shidachi strikes. Osame.

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• Oshizume

• Midaredome

• Ushirozue (Zen and Go)

• Taisha

• Kengome

• Kirikake (or Kikkake)

• Shin Shin

• Raiuchi

• Yokogiridome

• Haraidome

• Seigan

　

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Matsu Kaze no Kon

Forma semejante de MKnK

Sakugawa no Kon

Sakugawa no Kon.Shotokai kata. 

Hiroshi Akamine

Charla (en japonés con subtítulos en inglés)

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