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Jodo
Jodo is a Japanese budo art using the jo against the sword. Practice uses basics and paired kata with role changes, distance, timing, etiquette and controlled striking lines; it is not a knockout or cage combat sport.
LevelMain sport
FamilyCombat Sports
CategoryMartial art
Classification
Category
Martial art
Family
Combat Sports
Level
Main sport
Weitere Angaben
Aliases
Jodo kata, Jodo Kata
Tags
combat, weapon, jodo, combat-sport, kampfsport-familie, kampfkunst, jodo-kata, martial-art
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Perform jo and sword roles in fixed kata with correct distance, timing and control.
Teilnehmer
Paired kata; in competition, two pairs perform in parallel.
Teamgröße
Paired kata; in competition, two pairs perform in parallel.
Spielfeld
Dojo, hall or competition area with clear room for jo and bokken.
Dauer
Depends on format and event.
Wertung
Judges assess posture, maai, timing, precision, power, etiquette and role changes; no knockout.
Gewinnbedingung
In competition, judges decide the paired-kata comparison; in training, safe distance, timing and control are the goal.
Ausrüstung
- jo
- bokken
- training clothes
- clear area
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- unsafe jo/bokken handling
- incorrect kata or role sequence
- missing distance or strike-line control
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- The Concept of Jodo All Japan Kendo Federation · official-guide · high
- Jodo British Kendo Association · beginner-guide · high
- Getting Started British Kendo Association · club-guide · high