The movements of Aikido are based upon the movement patterns of the katana or sword and the Jo or short staff. Thus, a student must develop some level of competency in the use of those weapons on their way to gaining mastery of Aikido.

The Jo (杖) or “short staff”

This is the basic form of the 31 jo or short staff kata. Please see other videos from the Aikido Center of Los Angeles for more in-depth teachings. www.aikid...

Aikido Center of Los AngelesKen Watanabe, Aikido 6th Dan, Iaido 5th DanJunte tsukiGyakute tsuki YokomenuchiSweeping upAgility drills

Aikido Center of Los AngelesKen Watanabe, Aikido 6th Dan, Iaido 5th DanIn depth explanation of the 31 Jo Kata in Aikido.

Aikido Center of Los AngelesKen Watanabe, Aikido 6th Dan, Iaido 5th DanBowingProper jo lengthProper jo griping Common mistakes

Bokken (木剣) or “wooden training sword.”

Ken Watanabe, Aikido 6th Dan, Iaido 5th Dan20 Basic Suburi stance50 Basic Suburi stande50 Chudan no kamae stance

Ken Watanabe, Aikido 6th Dan, Iaido 5th DanEverything a student would need to begin Bokken or wooden sword training.

Advanced bokken sword drills

Weapons

The Jo (杖) or “short staff”

Bokken (木剣) or “wooden training sword.”