Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo Association Inc.

An interesting article by Peter Boylan on technique in koryū: https://peterboylan.substack.com/p/do-koryu-keep-inefficient-techniques
In many koryū traditions, the visible form of a kata does not exhaust the technique’s meaning. What is shown outwardly may serve as an entry point into principles, applications, and tactical variations that are disclosed progressively through direct instruction, oral transmission, and the internal pedagogy of the ryūha.
For training in the koryū of Shindō Musō-ryū (神道夢想流) in Sydney, see https://jodo.org.au/

Do Koryu Keep Inefficient Techniques? Reader Ray wrote: I would be interested in your opinion about the following: koryu school are keeping their traditions even if some of the techniques have physical inconsistency.Thanks for reading!

A nice set of limbering up exercises with the jō:

ブラボー体操（杖を使った体操） 大里師範考案の「ブラボー体操（ぶら棒体操）」です。3年前に公開したものと同じものですが，新しい動画ソフトを使用して高画質版になりました。

A nice short intro to what we do:

Warriors of Budo: Episode Six Jodo A film clip from Warriors of Budo: Episode Six... featuring Jodo or...

Looking to start something new in 2026?
We offer a 10-week introductory package to the traditional Japanese martial art of Shindō Musō Ryū jōdō.
No previous martial arts experience is needed, and jōdō is suitable for people of all ages (over 16 years old) and fitness levels.
Training takes place on Saturdays from 7:45am until 9:00am for beginners.
Our first day of training in the new year is 10 January 2026.
Location: Willoughby Community Centre Hall, on the corner of Warrane Road and McLelland Street.
Contact us through our website for more details.

Final training for the year is this Saturday, 16 December at our Willoughby venue. Training in 2025 will recommence on Saturday, 11 January at 7:45am in Willoughby and on 15 January at 6:30pm for our Boronia Park venue.
Keep an eye out over the New Year for details of our beginners' course which will start in February 2025!
For more information about our training, please visit https://jodo.org.au/ (there is a contact form on the website for any queries).
Wishing everyone all the best over the festive season!
(image source adapted from https://www.facebook.com/MyKendoComics/photos/)

Classes in Shindō Musō-ryū jōdō taught in Sydney on the following days:
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Uniting Church Hall (93a Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park)
Saturday: 7:45am – 9:45am at Willoughby Community Centre Hall (cnr Warrane Rd & McLelland St, Willoughby)
Beginners are always welcome. We do ask that you observe a class first to see what our training entails.

Our new Instagram page is up and running! https://www.instagram.com/jodonsw

Did you know, James Clavell's Shōgun takes place in 1600 and Shindō Musō-ryū jōjutsu was founded c. 1602 - 1614?
If you are interested in learning a traditional 400-year-old Japanese martial art, we offer classes at the following venues:
Wednesday: 6:30pm – 8:30pm at Uniting Church Hall (93a Pittwater Rd, Boronia Park)
Saturday: 7:45am – 9:45am at Willoughby Community Centre Hall (cnr Warrane Rd & McLelland St, Willoughby)
Beginners are always welcome. We do ask that you observe a class first to see what our training entails.
Details available at https://www.jodo.org.au/

The wait is over. FX’s Shōgun Episodes 1 & 2 are now streaming on Hulu.

Only 2 more days until our beginner's course starts! This will run for 8 weeks on Saturday mornings from 8:00am until 9:15am.
Time: Saturdays 8:00 - 9:15am
Place: Willoughby Park Hall, cnr Warrane Rd and McLelland St, Willoughby, Sydney
Start date: 3 February 2024
Cost: $99 for 8 weeks
Contact smrjodoassoc (at) gmail.com for more information or visit our website: https://www.jodo.org.au/