Essential Jo: Comprehensive techniques and 2-person drills for the Japanese 4-foot staff
The jo is the Japanese 4-foot staff, originally taught with the ken (sword) in the samurai arts.<br><br>Essential Jo is arguably the most comprehensive text on the subject to date, offering a course of study from white through to black belt in this practical, yet elegant, art.<br><br>The book features over 900 professional black and white photographs accompanied by clear, detailed textual explanations.<br><br>While it is intended primarily for students with experience in weapons arts, particularly jodo, the book can also be used by beginners for home study.<br><br>The art of jodo makes an excellent addition to any martial art system.<br><br>This is the first instructional text by award-winning martial arts writer and teacher Dan Djurdjevic.