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The Jo is my favourite kobudo weapon to learn about, because the techniques are very easily applied to the hiking stick I carry with me on long hikes! I love practicing kata when out in the woods. Thank you very much for this informative video!
As a stick fighter myself, it's wonderful to see the change in levels, from high to low and from low to high. There is a danger of habitually fighting at a middle level (between waist and chest) that leaves the head and knees vulnerable. Also, this is the first time I've seen a worthwhile use for spinning the staff. Excellent!
that wasn't jo. Koliro had a long katana and was used to range advantage. Musashi did two things- he whittles rhe oar a couple inches longer than Kojiro and he kept him waiting as Kojiro was vulnerable to impatience. It was the ability to get in his opponents head that made home dangerous
Wow, I love the quick unexpected grip changes of the "Falcon Staff" jo style. Does Seki sensei offer a jo video series course that's subtitled? Because I would love to purchase and study it.
Great video! Shogo is making an observation at 2:46 that people might misunderstand. To be clear the force of the blow mostly re-positions the jo, for Ama to grip it in two hands and deliver the final strike. The sword strike against the jo provides some energy for the strike (maybe), but a lot will still come from Ama striking down with the jo once he has it in two hands.
Thank you for sharing this ! Some techniques remind me of the Katori Shintô Ryu I practice and some are very different. I would say the main difference I see is that we rarely hit the opponent's weapon, considering that giving it a force might make it come back in an unpredictable way, just like the Jo did in this video ! Thank you again, love your videos from both chanels ;)
He shortened a bō to be able to counter Musashi's cross sword block. Length of jō should be comparable with the user, we're not all the same height, mine is near 5 shaku.
Jō will not suffer from a katana strike if wax wood is used. Yh They're much heavier but the fibrous nature of the wood will make the blade stick in the staff. The duck then thrust at suigetsu is a very useful move. If you are learning jō it's worth checking out shaolin solid staff techniques also. Pretty much the same length, distance from outstretched hand to hand, around 4 shaku unless you're tall like me, mine is about 5 shaku. Asayama san is a legend, wish to meet him one day, and Tetsuro Shimaguci 🖤
Came here because I'm a spear fighter in a full contact battle sport. I like your Sensei's movement and wind techniques. I wonder what he would think of full contact foam fighting.
It's Seki Sensei alright? I notice his sclera is visible below the iris, it is identified with the term Yin Sanpaku & is associated with a physical imbalance of the body. Over the few months I learned a lot with Sensei and hope that all is well...
I believe Deniz meant: Using the Jo techniques against an opponent armed w/a spear (rather than a katana). IMHO, I think there needs to be some adaptations because the spear is held differently than a sword, has greater range/distance and thus body mechanicsfollow suit.
In the first part of the third kata, if there was a live blade it looks like it could fall onto Sensei's head. Am I seeing that correctly or is this because of the camera perspective?
I think one of the most powerful aspects of these kind of ryūha is to use the receiving energy against your opponent. I recommend you to check out Wado Ryū karate. The founder had a menkyo kaiden in Shindo Yoshin Ryū Jujutsu and trained in Yawara Kenjutsu and made a unique karate out of it. Where other karate styles block, Wado never does. It is never 'jodan uke', it will always be 'jodan nagashi uke'. Nagasu, inasu and noru are a few key principles. I think you would find it interesting just like this video was to me.
Would it be possible for me to share a new revolutionary skill and theory with tessen that I believe will allow humans to deflect bullets with relative ease, however they would need to be open fan tessen for wider blocking angle, and the skill I would have to teach seki and shogo exclusively, because the skill in the wrong hands would allow one to resist police officers easier, maybe I could earn lessons through said theory testing, I would like to share the skill, Its up to you if you want to teach everyone, but if you do, please support me with a portion of the money earned through teaching this skill, as I cannot care for myself and have a hard time with money, but If you'd be willing to trade knowledge for training I'd be very grateful
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❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style
❺ You can receive OFFICIAL DAN RANKS by taking exams online (and opening a DOJO in the future)
🛍Purchase the Equipment You Need for Training: tozandoshop.com/letsaskshogo🛍
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*🗡Bokutō (wooden katana) with plastic Saya (scabbard): tozandoshop.com/collections/iaido-bokuto/products/the-nyumon-iaido-beginners-set
🥋Dōgi and Hakama: tozandoshop.com/collections/kendo-uniform-sets/products/basic-synthetic-kendo-uniform-set-1?variant=39417538216069
🥋Inner Obi (any color): tozandoshop.com/collections/iaido-obi/products/cotton-kaku-obi?variant=34282096230533
🥋Outer Obi (must be WHITE): tozandoshop.com/collections/aikido-obi/products/white-aikido-obi?variant=34120442413189
🦯Short Jō staff: tozandoshop.com/collections/polearms/products/4-21-shaku-jo?variant=39604823195781
🦯Long Jō staff: tozandoshop.com/collections/polearms/products/5-shaku-bo?variant=34073586106501
🧐Frequently Asked Questions About Our Online Lessons:
Q❓: I have no experience with katana. Will I still be able to catch up?
A💡: You don’t need any previous katana martial arts experience to participate in our lessons.
Seki Sensei, the instructor of the online lessons, will carefully instruct you on how to handle the katana regardless of your level. You will also be able to access all the videos of the past lessons so you can watch what every other student has learned. You can also send us videos of your progress, and Seki Sensei will be happy to give you feedback.
Q❓: What is the right length of the Iaito (zinc alloy training katana) I should use?
A💡: Please purchase an Iaitō at least two blocks longer than the standard length.
The standard length for Seki Sensei is about 177cm, so he should use a 2.45 Shaku long katana. However, he uses a 2.6 Shaku-long katana that is supposed to be used by someone 190cm tall. If the katana is too short, it becomes too easy to draw, which is not good for training.
Q❓: Can I join even if I belong to a different Ryuha style?
A💡: Yes, it’s not a problem at all.
The Seki Sensei himself has trained in more than five styles and various other weapons. If you don’t want others to know that you are participating, you can join the online lessons with your camera off. To have the Sensei check your progress, you can send us a video of you practicing.
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The Jo is my favourite kobudo weapon to learn about, because the techniques are very easily applied to the hiking stick I carry with me on long hikes! I love practicing kata when out in the woods.
Thank you very much for this informative video!
As a stick fighter myself, it's wonderful to see the change in levels, from high to low and from low to high. There is a danger of habitually fighting at a middle level (between waist and chest) that leaves the head and knees vulnerable. Also, this is the first time I've seen a worthwhile use for spinning the staff. Excellent!
This explains how Musashi was able to beat Kojiro with a wooden oar.
Also explains why he lost to Muso Gonnosuke
@@jakevoss1980 he didn't that's just what one school said to build up reputation. Musashi was undefeated.
That fight is so epic!
that wasn't jo. Koliro had a long katana and was used to range advantage. Musashi did two things- he whittles rhe oar a couple inches longer than Kojiro and he kept him waiting as Kojiro was vulnerable to impatience. It was the ability to get in his opponents head that made home dangerous
Kojiro was facing the sun , he got blinded and distracted and musashi took his chance
Jo is such beautiful and elegant weapon. Thank you for this video
Wow, I love the quick unexpected grip changes of the "Falcon Staff" jo style.
Does Seki sensei offer a jo video series course that's subtitled?
Because I would love to purchase and study it.
Wow, these look so epic! I can only imagine how fast a master can put someone down with this staff.
Jo katas are so satisfying to watch especially with the precision of Seki-ensei
Falcon staff and wind throws ❤ a winning combination just like you guys 🎉
Lot like dento iwama ryu aikijo
Still an amazing video
Thx
Thanks sensi , oos 🙏🙇♂️
Simply beautiful
incredibly fascinating, greatly pulls my interest
Great video!
Shogo is making an observation at 2:46 that people might misunderstand.
To be clear the force of the blow mostly re-positions the jo, for Ama to grip it in two hands and deliver the final strike.
The sword strike against the jo provides some energy for the strike (maybe), but a lot will still come from Ama striking down with the jo once he has it in two hands.
Wow this is so cool! I was trained with a Bo staff but never thought I could apply my kata to a sword battle!
Very interesting and new things about Jo, あのありがとうございます❤
Something I will start practicing ❤
Brilliant 👍 Love it👍 Thank you 🙏 Take care. Stay safe 🙏
John and Kate
This is a great video!
I would like to see more of sensei demonstrating Shinto Muse Ryu techniques.
Awesome video 🔥✌🏻
Amazing skills and practical
Greetings from Poland :)
JO is something I found out by accident - and I like it very much.
Thank You for all those interesting videos. :)
Thank you for sharing this ! Some techniques remind me of the Katori Shintô Ryu I practice and some are very different. I would say the main difference I see is that we rarely hit the opponent's weapon, considering that giving it a force might make it come back in an unpredictable way, just like the Jo did in this video !
Thank you again, love your videos from both chanels ;)
Thank you for your videos.
Combine this with a spear and you’ve got some impressive ability to control the battlefield around yourself.
Great Work!
Thank you
Good stuff! I would be very excited to see some kusarigama or more kusarifundo techniques
Staves are so much fun! One of my favorite weapons!
Fascinating!!!
Arigato, keirei o7
I use Chinese spear and you just made me significantly more capable!!!
The jo used by Muso Gonosuke, the founder of jodo shinto Muso Ryu against Musashi was a stick just longer than sword, of 1.29 meters
He shortened a bō to be able to counter Musashi's cross sword block. Length of jō should be comparable with the user, we're not all the same height, mine is near 5 shaku.
Awesome moves brother ❤
Jō will not suffer from a katana strike if wax wood is used. Yh They're much heavier but the fibrous nature of the wood will make the blade stick in the staff. The duck then thrust at suigetsu is a very useful move. If you are learning jō it's worth checking out shaolin solid staff techniques also. Pretty much the same length, distance from outstretched hand to hand, around 4 shaku unless you're tall like me, mine is about 5 shaku. Asayama san is a legend, wish to meet him one day, and Tetsuro Shimaguci 🖤
Came here because I'm a spear fighter in a full contact battle sport. I like your Sensei's movement and wind techniques. I wonder what he would think of full contact foam fighting.
80.4K Subscribers 😳🤗 We are getting there 😊 Well done you guys 👍🙏 Take care. Stay safe 🙏
John and Kate
Beautiful.
Classes!😮😮😮😃😃😃
At 1:22, Seki-sensei becomes Darth Maul.
Between 1:40 - 1:46, uke sqauts and slowly "walks" his feet together at the end of the Kata. Can you or sensei please explain that?
It's Seki Sensei alright? I notice his sclera is visible below the iris, it is identified with the term Yin Sanpaku & is associated with a physical imbalance of the body. Over the few months I learned a lot with Sensei and hope that all is well...
Bonitas técnicas! Es un Jo un poco más largo? Que medida es?
So I was wondering, does the tachi have any techniques that the other katana can't perform or performs differently?
Could these techniques be implemented on a yari (spear), or does Asayama Ichiden Ryu have seperate techniques for spears?
you can't do this with a spear because you can't flip around a spear like you can a jo staff.
I believe Deniz meant: Using the Jo techniques against an opponent armed w/a spear (rather than a katana). IMHO, I think there needs to be some adaptations because the spear is held differently than a sword, has greater range/distance and thus body mechanicsfollow suit.
@@neohubris you can have a spear with 2 pointy ends
@@memespeech yes but you can't grab the pointy ends with your hands
Hard to beat stick, we've been using it a while
In the first part of the third kata, if there was a live blade it looks like it could fall onto Sensei's head. Am I seeing that correctly or is this because of the camera perspective?
I know abc of it. The most tricky moves are footwork.
Savvy?
Is there kata for defense against your own techniques?
Do you ever actually spar to pressure test your techniques or is it always kata?
Ive heard that a jo- user was the only person musashi supposedly did not defeat. Dont know if thats true
I think one of the most powerful aspects of these kind of ryūha is to use the receiving energy against your opponent. I recommend you to check out Wado Ryū karate. The founder had a menkyo kaiden in Shindo Yoshin Ryū Jujutsu and trained in Yawara Kenjutsu and made a unique karate out of it. Where other karate styles block, Wado never does. It is never 'jodan uke', it will always be 'jodan nagashi uke'. Nagasu, inasu and noru are a few key principles. I think you would find it interesting just like this video was to me.
Show the unique difference between Jo and yari please?
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When the katana hits the staff, wouldn’t the staff break?
This is not a jo because a jo is shorter than the stick used by the master. A jo is 1.29 meters exactly .
A jō should fit the user, arms outstretched from hand to hand. I'm not gonna handicap myself by using a jō thats too short for me....
Would it be possible for me to share a new revolutionary skill and theory with tessen that I believe will allow humans to deflect bullets with relative ease, however they would need to be open fan tessen for wider blocking angle, and the skill I would have to teach seki and shogo exclusively, because the skill in the wrong hands would allow one to resist police officers easier, maybe I could earn lessons through said theory testing, I would like to share the skill, Its up to you if you want to teach everyone, but if you do, please support me with a portion of the money earned through teaching this skill, as I cannot care for myself and have a hard time with money, but If you'd be willing to trade knowledge for training I'd be very grateful
I would like to be able to see sensei's feet when he moves. Please don't put the subtitles on his feet.
Donatella from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ?
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☺👏👏
Simply beautiful
Simply beautiful