Jodo

Jodo has deep roots in Japanese history, dating back to the late fifteenth century. The art of “Jo-jutsu” commonly known as Jodo today was created by Muso Gonosuke Katsuyoshi.  Farmers and peasants of old Japan typically practiced Jo-jutsu to protect themselves against the raging Samurai swordsmen.  Today, Jodo is gaining popularity in many countries around the world especially Canada.

Chief Instructor Kimeda Sensei (4th Dan in Jodo) at Aikido Yoshinkan Canada teaches Jodo twice a week. Here students learn the critical elements of Jodo such as focus, timing and distance grouped together to create proper technique.

Classes start by performing warm-up exercises which include the 12 Kihon (basic) techniques followed by practicing the 12 Seitei (modern) Kata forms.

Jodo Class Schedule

DATE	TIME	CLASS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday	7:45pm - 9:15pm	Jodo
Friday
Saturday	11:45am - 1:15pm	Jodo
Sunday	Check Notice Board	Reserved for Special Events

Please visit our Classes section to download a copy of the complete AYC Class Schedule.

Kimeda Sensei demonstrating Jodo.

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