ZKR Jodo

Contact: Mr Michael Baczynski • (e) michael.baczynski@brd.org.au• (p) 04 1144 2081

Supervising senior instructor: Tom Johnson, godan
Coordinator: Michael Baczynski,

ZKR Jodo is the modern derivative of the classical koryu art of Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo. It is comprised of 12 core kata and associated supportive exercises designed to teach the essence of the art. It was created by SMR Jodo menkyo kaiden, and last acknowledged Head Master of SMR Jodo, Shimizu Takaji. It came about as a post World War II consensus by the All Japan Kendo Association (Zen Nihon Kendo Renmei) for preserving and promoting Jodo as a practice.

ZKR Jodo’s premise, as with its ancient ancestor, is the use of the 127 cm long quarterstaff against the Japanese longsword (katana). Exercises are done both solo and in pairs.

We are currently establishing regular classes for Jodo, and are working in conjunction with Tom Johnson sensei’s Kohokai dojo at Pine Mountain.

Training

Toowoomba
When: Tuesday 7.45 — 9.15 pm
CBRC Honbu Dojo

Pine Mountain
When: To Be advised

What to bring: Yourself, comfortable exercise clothes to start, water bottle

Once you are training for a while: Uwagi and hakama training uniform (preferably indigo dyed blue), juban (undershirt), kaku obi, bokken (with chevron spine), and a standardised jo (4.21 shaku length, 8 Bu diameter). These can be obtained through the Club, or we can provide advice on what might be suitable.

You’ll need to: Pay BBRD general membership fees, and Queensland Kendo Renmei membership ($90 payable if you train one or more of Jodo, Kendo or Iaido). You are strongly encouraged to also join the Kohokai ($200).