A Four-Week Introductory class on the Japanese Staff/Jo
Discover the Japanese Staff/jo as the key to mind body awareness. This training embodies the art’s principles of harmony and flow. In this training, the jo becomes an extension of your body, teaching core fundamentals of center, timing, and distance while developing both physical skills and mental clarity. Through guided practice with this traditional staff, you’ll learn flowing movements that coordinate breath with action, building awareness of space and energy.
The jo practice includes solo forms (kata), partner exercises, and dynamic defensive techniques that showcase aikido’s philosophy of harmony with opposing force rather than meeting it head-on. As you progress, you’ll discover how the straight, unadorned simplicity of the staff reveals profound insights into movement, balance, and the relationship between practitioner and tools.
WHEN: 4 Wednesdays – Feb 5, 12, 19 and 26 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: 194 South Market Street, Wailuku
WHO: Adults and Teens
Make a $40 donation for the full course.
for any questions or additional information feel free to text 808-357-5172
Take the first step toward a more centered and balanced life—join us on the mat!