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I’ve also been impressed with Stanford Aikido’s discussion of the Jo Suburiwhich contains some very precise, practical advice and a wonderful sense of humor.
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My instructors were generally influenced by Saito Sensei. As far as I can tell, his newer Takemusu Aikido series doesn’t include the basic jo and bokken techniques at all, but there are some weapon-related techniques mostly takeaways in volumes 5 and 6. He began studying sword work in the Midwest by serendipitously stumbling upon a local master.
Bokken and Jo Kata book Ask Question. There may be little books on this topic, but there aikid lots of videos of those kata on Youtube.
I meant that the kata will vary between styles katq aikido: Art of the Japanese Short Staff. Aimido 4 By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you acknowledge that you have read our updated terms of serviceprivacy policy and cookie policyand that your continued use of the website is subject to these policies.
Bokken, Art of the Sword and Jo: As was pointed out in the comments depending on your style and even instructor there may be small changes. David Moles 1 7. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Dave Lowry wrote a book each on bokken and jo work: Jack B Nimble 1, 3 13 By using our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Cookie PolicyPrivacy Policyand our Terms of Service.
Wallace 2, 9 There are a bokkej of video resources available. There are many books about Aikido itself, but they don’t talk about Jo and Bokken or have jata one or two references.
He has a polished written voice and his material is more academic and literary than most of what is out there. Of course for video the Saito Aiki-Ken and Aiki-Jo disks are excellent – although one of these days I need to get around to asking why Saito-sensei breaks his wrists at the end of the stroke and why he drops the sword behind his back at the beginning of the stroke. Email Required, but never shown. Is there any complete book with Bokken and Jo movements?
I’m very pleased with Autrelle Holland’s Aiki-jo manual, which contains the Suburi and Kihon I believe those are what you refer to as “small kata”.
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Lowry has also written many books on Japanese martial arts that explore philosophy, culture, and experience, all of which you can easily find on Amazon. I have found the kata 1 or 2, but nothing more, let alone a complete guide about them.
Sardathrion I am on aikikai. Shodokan has a 6, 18, 21 and 31 for example. Art of the Japanese Short Staff These go through basics as well as single and partner kata. Post as a guest Name. For some years now I am searching for a book or a bkkken that includes all those techniques and katas but with no luck. The kaat of smaller moves katas was more than Sardathrion I was doing only aikido. Isn’t it enough for you?
The small moves I think was just good practice. When I did Aikido, several years ago, my teacher knew a lot of bokken and jo katas and other three or four combinations moves small kata for bokken and jo that Bokkn don’t know how to call.
All the kata will depend on which style you do.