Wooden Jo staff for aikido jodo kobudo 150 cm (59") - European Hornbeam

Jo - a wooden stick, imitating a fighting spear. Used for training in many martial arts - aikido, jodo, jo-jutsu, ninjutsu, kobudo, etc. It is practiced as a pair of work with jo and pair work with jo and bokken. In addition, a large arsenal of techniques is developed from a wooden stick without weapons. There are also many options for solo work with jo (jo kata). The jo is treated with oil, which gives it an excellent appearance and provides protection against moisture. Also, the jo can be colored brown or black and covered with oil.

Size: length 150 cm (59") (diameter 27 mm)
Material: European Hornbeam

European Hornbeam is a fine wood, with a beautiful creamy color. It's one of the woods called “ironwood". It's hard, takes sheering forces well, and is almost exemplary for practice weapons.

* Weapon Stand/Holder is not included.
** The black and brown jo are treated with a special multilayer black/brown impregnation and oil, which gives it an excellent appearance and provides extra protection against moisture.