How To Make A Japanese Jo Staff PLUS How to Defend Yourself With A Jo Staff

[@pasquinilli]

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[@shorinryu9713]

Thanks for the Jo tutorials. PLEASE keep them coming 🙏🏼

[@pasquinilli]

More on the way soon!

[@Jh1o5]

Love learning from your jo staff/ bo staff videos

[@mzondi1970]

I made my own jo. Even though I like mine I went ahead and ordered a nice oak model offline. I'm not real good with it yet but I do like that it's helping me get my reflexes back and my hand-eye coordination back from all the cancer crap I've been through over the last two years thank you for making these videos

[@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx7096]

You are one hell of a storyteller......and good instructor too......

[@kimbarator]

Your enthusiasm is infectious -- it makes these fun to watch as well as informative. "Jonesing for a Jo !!" 👍

[@wild-radio7373]

Absolutely FANTASTIC lessons!❤ i am ready to go!! Thank you sir.

[@pstrmorrison]

Love the jo. Learned a little years ago always looking for videos to learn more thanks for this hope you do more

[@sifublackirishdiamondjedi4197]

Will enjoy this video immensely tomorrow when I do some staff work. No better time than now to step your game up and get in shape! Thanks for this great video.

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome. Thanks for that! Keep training!

[@nigelhutt9921]

Thank you for such a clear and informative video. Just subscribed, cant wait to learn more about using a Jo.

[@mzondi1970]

Good stuff I'm a 52-year-old man battling cancer always been interested in the staff I'm going to give her the shot see what I can do with one of these

[@ズビ-y6s]

I like the video. That really makes sense and that's a great idea for everyone who want to be active at home. You don't need much space. Even space about three to six square meters is enough for basic jo exercises, also some kata. I personally do some techniques everyday. But be careful of your furniture, lamps and so on. And, yes, I agree, it has to be noticed that jo could be a very dangerous weapon. Anybody who doubt it: please struck yourself slightly with a jo into a wrist...

[@pasquinilli]

Haha. Good point!! Thanks!

[@msw0011]

Hello there Matt. It’s amazing how many people prefer the Jo. Simple weapon that can b very lethal. Thanks for the lesson and exercise tips.

[@theimp5901]

I have both Jo's and Bo's. As the Sensei states it's suitable for indoor use AND practice. I also have an pick handle on hand always. I walk with a Jo in NYC for years.

[@Banjoliope]

Matt now recommends cutting board oil. It's food safe and non-toxic.

[@patrickmchargue7122]

Good job, and well presented.

[@richardschneider4775]

Simple and intense practical and passionate

[@ariesstorm9577]

Love the jo staff and the history/legend of its creation. And you’re right it’s perfect for practising drills indoors with low ceilings, which got me thinking about another weapon better suited to indoors: the shoto, or wakizashi. Have you made any videos in relation to that weapon? I recently found one of my old foam shoto and would like to try some indoor exercises with it. Thank you 🙂

[@jonathanjones5162]

Love You Sensei man🤟🙏

[@fergusrb]

Mineral oil is great for wood. The finish I put on turned wood bowls is mineral oil and bees wax.. Speeding up the bowl and using a paper towel you will melt the wax and mix with the oil to make a great finish. Just remember to lay out those paper towels to dry as crumpled ones can self combust. Oh and you can get mineral oil at the drug store and it is fairly cheap.

[@pasquinilli]

Good points and advice! Thank you!! I’ve been thinking of adding the wax but it might make it too tacky and not as easy to slide.

[@fergusrb]

On a Jo you would have too get the friction going to melt the bees wax. Might not be easy to do. You could try furniture paste wax like Johnson and Johnson. You wait for it to dry and wipe off the haze. I have not noticed sticky ness with paste wax. Before trying it on your Jo I would experiment on a piece of dowel, maybe the top piece of your sanding handle you were going to cut off.

[@pasquinilli]

Great idea. I’ll try it for sure!

[@robertrodriguez4858]

Matt You need to do one on how to make Kali sticks. Like you did with the No Staff.

[@pasquinilli]

Will do! Thank you!

[@adamwhiteson6866]

Those handles are designed for toughness but not necessarily for impact. Different mfrs use different woods and mostly painters don't care. If you are going to strike repeatedly at a target it pays to inspect the wood they use. Hickory or ash would be great. Habitat For Humanity had them made from engineered bamboo which is excellent Rub down with fine paper. I like to finish with beeswax which I heat with a hairdryer and buff. Shoe polish of the right tone works too.

[@aleontecristian9260]

In the thumbnail, you looked like the guy from the meme "That's a lotta damage"

[@chrisremmett]

Does keeping the metal end attachment thing at the end of the staff be useful as a harder bludgeon? Any other deadly modifications?

[@Gator-fromOZ]

MATT , TELL them about “MARTEN’S WOOD PRESERVATIVE “ ; It’s safe for food, by using it on wooden cutting boards , Salad bowls , Etc. Etc. !!! I USED IT on my OAK BO STAFF , that are sold for CLOTHES HANGING POLES that people use in their closets , BUT I USED MINE of course for a BO STAFF… The MARTENS will give the staff a nice smooth finish , and will protect the JO or the BO against moisture Etc… 😊 👍

[@graemeraw]

Excellent information source Matt. A question for you..... What's your view on the butt end hand pronating (palm down) on the forward thrust rather than supinating (palm up)? I tend to feel stronger with the palm on top...... is it a matter of personal choice? Keep the videos coming....thank you.

[@pasquinilli]

I feel like the arm will move more with palm up than with palm down. I have not really tried it but I will! I’ll try a few hundred strikes and get back to you.

[@oshiro1970]

Where are you located in Ohio? And where did you train in jojutsu in Cincinnati?

[@pasquinilli]

I was in Dayton. Now I’m in Florida. I don’t remember the school name but it was in a shared space on the Ohio river. I think the main school was an aikido dojo. It was more than 20 years ago I think.

[@EnochDark]

I like how you state (the obvious) that this is better suited for practicing in your own home vs a Bo which is half the reason I use one. I know that my practice with Jo will mostly carry over to the Bo aside from a few longer range moves which look cool but would probably never be used in a real life situation. (unless WW3 breaks out and nobody has guns or something crazy like that) Anyways I found a nice 4' closet dowel at HD for $6-7 and use that. Does it reach my armpit? No. On the 'other hand' it's got a thicker diameter to it than broom

[@alavalle69]

Does it work aluminum stick used as bath tube barr?

[@caturanakmalaysia]

I have a question. My stick diameter is 1.5 inches. The length is 4 feet. Is it still OK? It's made from rattan.

[@kirkbest3238]

Are there any teachers in Australia

[@pasquinilli]

Most likely there will be a few. I’m not familiar with any but I will ask for you and get back to you.

[@deltavee2]

How about WD-40? On a 7/8" rattan jo which, interestingly, has a little bend in it when flexed. Not rigid, not as likely to break but still hurts like s.o.b. and plenty sturdy for thrusts. Approved by police departments all over Asia, the rattan I mean.

[@pasquinilli]

Try it! I have a lot of rattan weapons

[@KidCrowder]

What about a katana sword, where can I get one?

[@pasquinilli]

I’ll look. The challenge is getting one that won’t be dangerous in training because it is poorly made. What is your price range?

[@KidCrowder]

Honestly I was considering to see what is offered then I start budgeting I actually need someone to walk me through about prices in relation to the quality. I would prefer to check both the real Katana and the fake one. I have been practicing with a boken so now should I start with the dummy one then later go to a real katana?

[@pasquinilli]

KidCrowder one really cool and durable option is an aluminum sword. They are strong but cannot be sharpened. So you get to move up to metal with less chance of cutting yourself. The problem with modern cheap katanas can be that the blade breaks when you do some simple moves and it breaks usually at the hilt and goes flying into a wall or whatever else may be close by. A descent modern metal katana will cost $300 or more. Of course an authentic 150 year old plus katana will be more than that unless there is something really wrong with it.

[@KidCrowder]

@@pasquinilliThis prompts me to start my research on what will work for me......and I want to shop it online, which online shop could you recommend?

[@greatamculture]

Two questions...1. Has the COVID-19 virus been isolated? 2. Was it legal to impose restrictions, mandates or executive orders? The answer to both is no.

[@pasquinilli]

true and the bigger thing to remember is that you nor I have any control over what they will do to us, only how we respond. I tell most people I am not participating in the "pandemic." Keep training!

[@edlechleiter7042]

Classic personal jo length is from floor to armpit .

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome! Thanks for clarifying!

[@theimp5901]

Matt -- I have a great product. Won't "plug" it here. Send to my email. And I keep a rag infused with it on top of them all and also furniture rubber tips on the tips. I'm urban based - protects the tips.