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Welcome to the club!
Overcoming the fear of a hitting Jo
is the first step to its mastery
What is Jodo?
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All the way from Japan
Jodo, or Jōdō, is a staff and sword martial art originating from Japan. Jodo, or Shintō Musō Shintō Musō-ryū jōjutsu, traces back to the beginning of the 17th century. Nowadays we practice Jodo worldwide.
Weapons made of oak
The Jo is usually a 127½cm long and 24¼ mm wide oak stick. The sword, or bokken, is also made of oak wood.
In pairs training
The wielder of the Jo, or shidachi, defends themself against the wielder of the sword, or uchidachi. The principle of this in-pairs martial art is the teaching of shidachi under the mentorship of uchidachi; the former always succeeds against the sword strikes. Therefore, Jodo consists of solo practice of basic techniques (tandoku dosa), pair practice of basic techniques (sotai dosa), and pair practice of set forms of techniques (kata’s).
What type of Jodo?
The Jodo taught at Kōbukan Põlva Jodo Klubi (KPJK) is a Japan Kendo Federation regulated Jodo, or Zen Nihon Kendō Renmei (ZNKR) Jodo. Seminars, European tournaments, and grading exams occur under these rules. In Jodo, there are 6 basic grades (6th to 1st kyu) and 8 advanced grades (1st to 8th dan); in 2023, Europe only hosted a unique 8th dan jodoka.
Respect and Jodo
During Jodo trainings prevail discipline, respect, and the desire to learn from others and teach to others. At first intimidating, Jodo develops self-confidence, self-control, and a friendly environment.
For everyone
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Kōbukan Põlva Jodo Club strives for a safe place, openness, equality, and righteousness. Kōbukan Põlva Jodo Club welcomes everyone, regardless of gender, culture, religion, self-identity, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Jodo better suits people above 14 years of age as a Jo staff is considered as a real weapon. Kōbukan Põlva Jodo Club is an LGBT+-friendly environment.
At the club, one follows Good Practices (.pdf)
Come and train to the art of the Jo!
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At Kōbukan Põlva Jodo Club teaches Kodo 3rd dan Juulia-Gabrielle Moreau. She started to learn Jodo in 2017 at the Ki-Ken-Tai-Icchi club in Finland, Helsinki. In 2025, Juulia received her 3rd dan certificate and already in 2023 the right to teach Jodo from her teachers: Momiyama Sensei (7th dan renshi, Sweden), Tea (5th dan, Finland), and Joonas (5th dan, Finland). She continues her journey with her teachers when visiting for seminars abroad.
Trainings are given in any of the following languages:
2024 fall trainings
Wednesday, 16.15-17.45 (20 eur/month)
additional training from 5 to 20 eur/session – outdoor trainings at agreed time free for club members
Aerobic hall (changing room possibility)
Adress: Põlva Spordikool, Uus 3, 63308 Põlva
contact: info@jodoestonia.ee
in partnership with: https://naginata.ee/
non-profit organisation, name: Kōbukan Põlva Jodo Klubi
non-profit organisation, register: 80636410
founders: Juulia-Gabrielle Moreau & Aleksandra Kivisalu
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