Training in the use of a wooden staff (a jo) for self defence purposes (jo nage) is an integral part of the syllabus at the Headquarters here. Over here, our very own Shihan Philip emphasising on the purpose of Kumi Jo set as an addition understanding to the basic suburi and awase exercises - the dimension of application and realism: Students in this evening class at the headquarters have to learn and train to move outside the box of perfect basics into the world of adrenaline, dynamics and non-