Tai no Jo Vol 1 DVD by Sunao Hari Takagawa
The Fusion of “Aikido Taijutsu” and “Jo”
Instructor and Performer: Hari Sunao
Running Time: 57 minutes
Explore the integration of “Aikido taijutsu” principles with the art of “jo” under the guidance of Master Hari Sunao, renowned manga artist and martial artist. This instructional series delves into the essence of his unique approach, combining fluid circles and precise straight lines to control opponents effectively.
Contents
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Etiquette
- Hei, etiquette (sitting bow, standing bow)
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Basic Sword Techniques
- Drawing the sword
- Shogan (middle) stance
- Sheathing the sword
- Slashing in front
- Hassougiri (right/left)
- Middle thrust
- Jodan thrust
- Hei Hassougiri (right/left)
- Sweeping (right/left)
- Sword advance and retreat
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Basic Staff Techniques
- Matsumushi (right/left)
- Hassougi (right/left)
- Thrusting hold
- Juntetsuki
- Menta hold
- Thrusting stop
- Konoha Otoshi (right)
- Konoha Otoshi Toshi
- Arrow thrust (right-hand/left-hand)
- Sweeping strike
- Upper/middle/lower level strikes (right-hand/left-hand)
- Straight strike (right-hand/left-hand)
- Wide thrust (right-hand/left-hand)
- Mukae-tsuki (right-hand/left-hand)
- Sae-tsuki (right-hand/left-hand)
- Kote-otoshi (right-hand/left-hand)
- Meeting strike (right-hand/left-hand)
- Shadow strike (right-hand/left-hand)
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From “Ichi no Den”
- Float
- Mengara-otoshi
- Tenryu
- Jujiryu
- Genkai
- Ariake
Instruction and Supervision:
Hari Sunao
Born in Saga Prefecture in 1933, Hari Sunao, also known as Takagawa Sunao, began his martial arts journey under the late master Yamaguchi Seigo at Aikikai in 1957. He is currently a 7th dan and the creator of the “Tai-no-Jo” style, blending taijutsu and staff techniques. Hari Sunao teaches at the Kodenkan martial arts center, sharing his expertise in Aikido and the innovative approach of Tai-no-Jo.
Language: Japanese
Run time:Â 57 min.
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