Jodo Way of the Stick Book by Michael Finn

World famous martial artist Michael Finn shows in this book of Jo (short staff) techniques, the methods used currently in Japan. Though of primary interest to staff and sword students, the contents will also appeal to all martial artists who wish to broaden and deepen their knowledge of eastern combat methods. Finn is registered in the Guinness Book of Records as being the man with the highest number of Black Belt awards in the World. He reveals in this volume the step by step movements for acquiring expertise in the use of the short staff. Captioned photographs make it clear to the reader just how, when and where to move.

Chapters:

Intro
Personal Anecdotes
Jujutsu History
The Jo
Jodo Seitei no Kata
Past, Present, Future

Length: 120 pages

Publication date: 1999