" Learn How to Use the Aikido Jo Staff as Taught to Morihiro Saito by Morihei Ueshiba O'Sensei - the Founder of Aikido "
Morihei Ueshiba - the founder of Aikido, spent many years in Iwama, Japan experimenting with the Aikido Ken (sword) and Aikido Jo (staff). One of his main students at that time, Morihiro Saito, witnessed this process and was one of Morihei's main uke (receiver of technique). The study and practice of weapons was a long-term passion of Morihei's. He only allowed Saito Sensei’s Aikikai Hombu Dojo classes to include weapons practise. Morihei didn't teach weapons at Hombu dojo! Using weapons in Aikido training can add an element of intensity to your practice, that forces you to focus your mind. Also, You'll be able to understand important principles of aikido movement and technique. The staff of Aikido was used by Morihei to teach the aiki principles. Aikijo is similar to jodo as both involve using the jo staff like a ken (sword). But it has a very different aim and feel to it. Jodo techniques are usually faster and sharper because it uses straighter attacks and defenses. Aikido jo techniques are slower and softer because circular movements blend more harmoniously with attacks and defenses. 
For example Instructors teach it for... weapons taking practise, correct distance and timing practise, and learning the 31 jo kata moves. All of these exclude any contact so softer woods can be used. Other Instructors also include light contact and full contact, so harder wood or laminate is used. This is because the softer woods will split and get damaged, and constant replacement becomes expensive. I personally use a Japanese made white oak Jo, which I find excellent for solo drills and partner practise. For Aikido jo technique, the following video will help. Here Morihiro Saito sensei demonstrates the 31 jo kata that O'Sensei taught him. He also shows how each of the movements are used. By analyzing how Saito Sensei moves you can gain some great insights for your own practise. Look for the positioning and ki in his technique. When you practise your own 31 Aikido Jo kata, feel yourself being attacked as you perform each movement. Try and sense which moves are most useful and effective to you, for maximum benefits. AND AVOID TRAINING PROBLEMS Do you want to learn how to avoid many of the problems and setbacks that may come up in your Aikido practise? follow these tips... 1 - First of all develop a good level of physically fitness. 2 - You'll need to work on relaxing your body, and loosening up your joints. 3 - Then, plenty of practise on stretching and flexibility. 4 - Development of muscle strength, speed, and power. 5 - Learning important nutritional needs and remedies. 
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