Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo

Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo

There a very few places in Sydney Australia where people can train the art of Jodo.
Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo is one of several weapons classes that are taught at Bujutsu Martial Arts Centre. It is a legitimate art that originates from Japan and is recognised internationally.
Bujutsu is affiliated with the NSW Kendo Association through to the Australian Kendo Renmei through to the International Kendo Federation. Our classes are the real deal.
Jodo, the way of the stick is a staff art.
Our Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo Dan grades are registered in Tokyo, Japan and are internationally recognised grades.
The Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei is the official international organization which exercises general control over and representing Kendo, Iaido and Jodo. It was established by the Japanese government after World War II.
The Australian Kendo Renmei and the NSW Kendo Association are the Australian state and national bodies affiliated with the Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei through the International Kendo Federation.
Our free uniform offer does not apply to our Jodo classes. We will let you know where to buy your uniform, jo and boken. You should budget for around $400. There is an additional $110 membership fee with the NSW Kendo Association, payable within 3 weeks of starting your training.

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Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo Kihon – Solo Practice – Tandoku Dosa

Ippon me – Honte Uchi – Forward Hand Strike
Nihon me – Gyakute Uchi – Reverse Hand Strike
Sanbon me – Hikiotoshi Uchi – Sliding Knock Down
Yonhon me – Kaeshi Zuki – Thrust to Solar Plexus
Gohon me – Gyakute Tsuki – Overhead Thrust Solar Plexus
Roppon me – Maki Otoshi – Sweeping Down
Nanahon me – Kuri Tsuke – Pinning and Trapping
Happon me – Kuri Hanashi – Throwing Away
Kyuhon me – Tai Atari – Body Check
Juppon me – Tsuki Hazushi Uchi – Thrust Block and Strike
Ju ippon me – Dou Barai uchi – Block to Side of Body and Strike
Ju nihon me – Tai Hazushi Uchi – Retreat and Strike Forwards

Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Jodo Kata

Ippon me – Tsuki Zue
Nihon me – Suigetsu
Sanbon me – Hissage
Yohnon me – Shamen
Gohon me – Sakan
Roppon me – Monomi
Nanahon me – Kasumi
Happon me – Tachi Otoshi
Kyuhon me – Rai Uchi
Juppon me – Seigan
Ju ippon me – Midare Dome
Ju nihon me – Ran Ai

SYLLABUS

Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei Iaido Syllabus

Internationally recognised grades are available.
4th Kyu
3rd Kyu
2nd Kyu
1st Kyu
Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt
Nidan – 2nd Degree Black Belt
Sandan – 3rd Degree Black Belt
Yondan – 4th Degree Black Belt
Godan – 5th Degree Black Belt
Rokudan – 6th Degree Black Belt
Hachidan – 8th Degree Black Belt

4th Kyu

Sotai Dosa:

1 to 4

3rd Kyu

Sotai Dosa:

5, 6, 7 and 8

Kata:

1

2nd Kyu

Sotai Dosa:

9, 10, 11 and 12

Kata:

1 & 2

3rd Kyu

Kata:

1 to 3

Shodan 1st Degree Black Belt

Kata:

2 to 6

LIST OF GRADING QUESTIONS FOR SHODAN AND ABOVE:

The questions below are by way of an example of possible questions that could be ask however the selection of question is not limited to those below.
1- State the purpose of learning Jodo
2- State what you know about the founder of Jodo techniques
3- Give a brief summary of 2 only of the following terms:• Metsuke • Ma-ai
• Zanshin • Reiho
• Reigi
4- Discuss conformity of the mind (kokoro) and will power (kiryoku)
5- State the details about posture and movement of the feet in Jodo techniques
6- Explain the matter of respiratory control (kokyu)List key procedures and warning advice necessary to the safe practise of Jodo

Nidan – 2nd Degree Black Belt

Kata:

3 to 7

Sandan – 3rd Degree Black Belt

Kata:

5 to 9

Yondan – 4th Degree Black Belt

Kata:

7 to 11

Godan – 5th Degree Black Belt

Kata:

8 to 12

Rokudan – 6th Degree Black Belt

Grading only offered in Japan.

Hachidan – 8th Degree Black Belt

Grading only offered in Japan.

Hachidan – 8th Dan

Grading only offered in Japan.


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