ZNKR Seitei Jodo (全日本剣道連盟制定杖道) is a modern martial art form of Japanese staff fighting. It consists of learning 12 basic techniques solo (Tandoku Dosa) followed by the learning the same techniques but paired (Sotai Dosa). These are then followed by learning the 12 paired forms (Seitei Kata). The focus is on defending oneself with the staff from attacks with the sword. As part of an expanded curriculum you will also learn the 11 kendo kata.
Jodo training develops relaxation, awareness, concentration, and discipline.
Tandoku Dosa (Basic techniques solo) & Sotai Dosa (Basic techniques partnered):
- Honte Uchi
- Gyakute Uchi
- Hiki Otoshi Uchi
- Kaeshi Zuki
- Gyakute Zuki
- Maki Otoshi
- Kuri Tsuke
- Kuri Hanashi
- Tai Atari
- Tsuki Hazushi Uchi
- Dobarai Uchi
- Tai Hazushi Uchi
Seitei Kata: Standard Forms
- Ippon-me (Tsuki Zue)
- Nihon-me (Suigetsu)
- Sanbon-me (Hissage)
- Yonhon-me (Shamen)
- Gohon-me (Sakan)
- Roppon-me (Monomi)
- Nanahon-me (Kasumi)
- Hachihon-me (Tachi Otoshi)
- Kyuhon-me (Rai Uchi)
- Juppon-me (Seigan)
- Jūippon-me (Midare Dome)
- Jūnihon-me (Ran Ai)
Embu of Seitei Jodo kata: https://youtu.be/viKBif-OhtM
Old Green Book: https://martialartstoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ZNKR-Jodo-Manual-v.2003.pdf
Bokuto Ni Yoru Kendo Kihon waza Keiko-ho (Tachi vs Tachi)
| Kihon 1: Ippon-uchi no waza | Men, Kote, Do, Tsuki |
| Kihon 2: Renzoku no waza (Ni/Sandan no waza) | Kote, Men |
| Kihon 3: Harai waza | Harai Men |
| Kihon 4: Hiki waza | Tsubazeriai kara no Hiki Do |
| Kihon 5: Nuki waza | Men, Nuki Do |
| Kihon 6: Suriage waza | Kote, Suriage Men |
| Kihon 7: Debana waza | Debana kote |
| Kihon 8: Kaeshi waza | Men, Kaeshi Migi-Do |
| Kihon 9: Uchiotoshi waza | Do uchiotoshi Men |
Bokuto ni Yoru Kendo Kihon Waza Keiko-ho demonstration: https://youtu.be/KVzHMNJ6NKg
Kendo Kata: Tachi kata 1-7 (Tachi vs Tachi)
Ippon-me (Men Nuki Men)
Nihon-me (Kote Nuki Kote)
Sanbon-me (Tsuki Kaeshi (Nayashi) Tsuki)
Yohon-me (Tsuki Makikaeshi Men)
Gohon-me (Men Suriage Men)
Roppon-me (Kote Suriage Kote)
Nanahon-me (Men Nuki Do)
Kendo kata demonstration: https://youtu.be/cpZ1CITHmuE
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class start time.
Wednesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm (Garden Center at Gypsy Hill Park Staunton Park & Rec)
Photos courtesy of Kosho School of Karate: https://koshoschoolofkarate.com/
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