6 Jō (Staff) Swinging Exercises You Can Train at Home

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Q❓: I have no experience with katana. Will I still be able to catch up?
A💡: You don’t need any previous katana martial arts experience to participate in our lessons.

Seki Sensei, the instructor of the online lessons, will carefully instruct you on how to handle the katana regardless of your level. You will also be able to access all the videos of the past lessons so you can watch what every other student has learned. You can also send us videos of your progress, and Seki Sensei will be happy to give you feedback.

Q❓: What is the right length of the Iaito (zinc alloy training katana) I should use?
A💡: Please purchase an Iaitō at least two blocks longer than the standard length.

The standard length for Seki Sensei is about 177cm, so he should use a 2.45 Shaku long katana. However, he uses a 2.6 Shaku-long katana that is supposed to be used by someone 190cm tall. If the katana is too short, it becomes too easy to draw, which is not good for training.

Q❓: Can I join even if I belong to a different Ryuha style?
A💡: Yes, it’s not a problem at all.

The Seki Sensei himself has trained in more than five styles and various other weapons. If you don’t want others to know that you are participating, you can join the online lessons with your camera off. To have the Sensei check your progress, you can send us a video of you practicing.

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⚔Join the Online Kobudo Training with Seki Sensei⚔

❶ No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime
❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style
❺ You can receive OFFICIAL DAN RANKS by taking exams online (and opening a DOJO in the future)


🧐Frequently Asked Questions About Our Online Lessons:
Q❓: I have no experience with katana. Will I still be able to catch up?
A💡: You don’t need any previous katana martial arts experience to participate in our lessons.

Seki Sensei, the instructor of the online lessons, will carefully instruct you on how to handle the katana regardless of your level. You will also be able to access all the videos of the past lessons so you can watch what every other student has learned. You can also send us videos of your progress, and Seki Sensei will be happy to give you feedback.

Q❓: What is the right length of the Iaito (zinc alloy training katana) I should use?
A💡: Please purchase an Iaitō at least two blocks longer than the standard length.

The standard length for Seki Sensei is about 177cm, so he should use a 2.45 Shaku long katana. However, he uses a 2.6 Shaku-long katana that is supposed to be used by someone 190cm tall. If the katana is too short, it becomes too easy to draw, which is not good for training.

Q❓: Can I join even if I belong to a different Ryuha style?
A💡: Yes, it’s not a problem at all.

The Seki Sensei himself has trained in more than five styles and various other weapons. If you don’t want others to know that you are participating, you can join the online lessons with your camera off. To have the Sensei check your progress, you can send us a video of you practicing.

🗡Join the Online Iaido Training with Seki Sensei🗡

Interested in taking Iaido lessons directly from the 8th Dan Iaido Master with 40 years of experience in Musō Shinden Ryu, Seki sensei? Sign up to learn authentic samurai skills with perfect English interpretation from Let’s ask Shogo.
❶ No previous martial arts experience is required; you can catch up anytime
❷ Every lesson will be RECORDED and will be available to rewatch anytime
❸ You can ask Seki Sensei questions about the techniques and samurai culture/history
❹ You can join even if you belong to another Ryuha style

💻Seki Sensei's Official Website💻

🎵Original Opening Theme Song "Hyakuren"🎵
Performance: Hanafugetsu (Singer/Suzuhana Yuko, Shakuhachi/Kaminaga Daisuke, Koto/Ibukuro Kiyoshi)
Compositions & Arrangements: Suzuhana Yuko
Mixing & Mastering: Watabiki Yuta

❓What is Asayama Ichiden Ryu? / Who is Seki sensei?❓

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[rolandgdean]

Jo was my favorite training my sensei would teach us. It’s a VERY effective weapon. Once a small boy tossed me (1.93m tall) over three shaku into the air just by using proper technique. It was due to my energy because I thought to myself, “This boy is small and I’m giant. I’ll just TAKE this thing from him and freeze his attempt.” Soon after, as I looked up from the flat of my back with sensei looking over me, I realized I’d learned a valuable lesson about leverage and proper technique.

[LeBellmont]

This feels like the most accessible self defense. A cane or something of similar length is more likely to be available than a full walking stick/sword nearby. haha Thank you and arigato Seki Sensei

[TheCCBoi]

I love the Jo so much, it’s so rare to see it on YouTube.

[JohnBullard]

The focused power in the tip of the jo is amazing, and shattering rock or bricks is quite easy. Anyone can develop tremendous accuracy with practice.

[KateJohnEngland]

Everone should have a go at this 😊 It's practical and a good way to keep fit and good fun 👍 Master Seki is brilliant 👍Take care. Stay safe 🙏
John and Kate

[naruomi]

It’s actually very rare to see Japanese staff videos on YouTube. Good job 🎉🎉

[iLLeage]

I can't say enough nice stuff about this channel. They upload very frequently. Every video is excellent. The video production is pretty flawless. They do a perfect job catching the perfect angles to show how this stuff is done. Seki Sensei is the perfect Master Splinter for us to learn from in this crazy new Youtube age. As far as martial arts content goes, Lets ask Seki Sensei is AAA youtube fair, really good stuff. Shogo is lucky to have such an awesome sensei to learn from and build with, and Seki Sensei should be proud of this Shogo kid

[igorkuz]

Greetings from Lithuania. I really enjoyed your videos using a short stick (Falcon Stick). Could you make a video on how to use a short stick if you are attacked with a knife or attacked by an enemy without a knife (for example, he wants to grab you or hit you in the head). Sincerely, Igor.

[Proidysweet]

Wow! This video is among my favourite. I recognize staff's power, it's OP!

[tedrex]

Thank you, this was really interesting to me as I am disabled and require a walking stick to get around.

[DarkShaman]

There is sooo much detail! I would have to watch and analyse this video over and over, just to get one exercise right.

[thehobo]

You guys really should do a follow-up on the video you made where Sensei tried out a longsword! A few videos have been made as responses by some great HEMA channels like Matt Easton and Skallagrim, and it'd be great to hear Sensei's reaction to their videos and the explanations they have for certain things, such as how Sensei didn't like the grip being in line with the guard (this is because in HEMA you guard with the edge of the blade, not the flat). You'd probably get tons of views if you did make a video like that, too, because it's a very unique perspective on something that has a very dedicated community!

[ZACHANDJACKSZACHSMAFIA]

I practice stick martial arts of many kinds. Many types of sticks are created from the wood in my backyard. -Zach

[DaVeiy]

Starting my training with this considering I have a broom at home until I get my equipment. Thank you for your videos, its all I needed to get me back into martial arts. Had to leave Karate after learning my technique and sensei left then the next one told me my techniques were wrong teaching a different style.

[johnchipmanseishinaikido]

Very nice flow and function. Please keep these coming..

[benjaminsente]

Thank you so much for your competent demonstration Seki San !

[Lindsay-gu]

Fantastic information thank you for sharing 🇬🇧☸️☯️

[AlexanderGent]

Nice to see someone else utilising the Jo on both left and right!

[filipkubicek]

Hello, could you please do video on how to fight with nodachi? Thank you very much