White Oak Jo 152cm

History: Noted swordsman Gonnosuke Muso developed the jo for competition against Musashi Miyamoto, Japan’s greatest swordsman, in the late 16th century. Garnering victory only after cutting his bo to the length of a jo, Muso founded the shindo muso-ryu to train others in the weapon.

Traditional use: Less awkward than the bo, the jo focused on basic blocking and striking maneuvers.