What is Jodo?
Jodo is a form of modern budo (way of the warrior) that is based on the traditional short staff techniques of the samurai, who ruled Japan during the Tokugawa Period from 1603 to 1868.
Jodo techniques allow one to control and subdue an opponent who is wielding a sword, using non-lethal techniques.
The legendary founder of jodo, Muso Gonnosuke, was said to have defeated the great swordsman Miyamoto Musashi.
Jodo techniques developed to control unruly samurai to keep the peace, and, in fact, Japanese policemen train in jodo to this day.
About Instructor
Peter Boylan has studied Japanese martial arts for more than 25 years. He trains in Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo under Matsuda Shigeharu Shihan of Osaka.
He began his Jodo training in 1994 in Shiga, Japan, and continues it with frequent visits to Japan.
He also trains in Kodokan Judo (3rd degree blackbelt) and Shinto Hatakage Ryu Iai Heiho (4th degree black belt).
Peter Boylan also holds a Masters Degree in Comparative Religions, with emphasis on Japan.
Date & Time: Every Thursday 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm
Class Fee: $15 (Iaido students get $5 discount)
February 22, 2012 at 1:32 pm 
February 16, 2012 at 9:40 pm 
January 25, 2012 at 3:23 pm 
January 6, 2012 at 6:39 pm 
