Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff Book by Dave Lowry (Preowned) Tetsuya Furukawa Thompson with the gloves off

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Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff Book by Dave Lowry (Preowned) Tetsuya Furukawa Thompson with the gloves offThe jo appears to be the lowliest of all toolsan ordinary length of woodyet its an exceptional weapon. While no one speaks of famous jo makers the way they do of sword smiths, the jo is capable of snapping the best swords ever forged. Packed with information on correct grips, stances, postures and etiquette, the book also outlines striking methods, combination techniques, and a 31 count formal solo exercise called tandoku renshu, making it the