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by Don Zier (Author), Tom Lang (Author)
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  • Paperback: 104 pages
  • Publisher: Unique Publications; 1 edition (June 1985)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0865680582
  • ISBN-13: 978-0865680586
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #765,064 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer for the use of the short staff, February 14, 1998
Jo, the Japanese Short Staff provides a very good introduction to this art. There is a brief history which illustrates the potential of this misunderstood martial art. The photographs and diagrams are especially good and manage to capture the key points of the basic moves very well. As with any book on the martial arts, it is crucial that anyone truly desiring to learn, find a sympatico sensei and practice, practice, and practice some more. Fran McHugh, Winslow, AZ
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, March 18, 1999
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This is one of the best martial arts books I've seen because I actually learned something from it. The writing is clear and the photographs and foot patterns are easy to follow. It also answered a lot of my questions about why certain moves are done, adn my jo work is better because of it. Some of the moves are different from what I've learned, but it should be good for beginners and advanced students, no matter what style of jo they do
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unusually clear, December 20, 1998
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A bit of a departure from the frequent form of martial arts books that continue to enshroud technique in mysticism, this book breaks things down in a way that reveals the essence of the techniques clearly, and the keys to their performance. Progression of photographs is particularly clear. A brilliant companion to live instruction, which is needed for mastery of any such art. I have found it very useful for students interested in significant progress in this discipline.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Clear Overview
I'm mostly coming from a Chinese martial arts background, where I focus mainly on the sword, so I'm not all that knowledgeable about the Japanese arts. Read more
Published 7 months ago by K. F.

4.0 out of 5 stars Really Well Done Book, But Good Have Used Larger Photographs
This is a very well done book on the Jo (4 foot staff) and I am pleased to give it a well deserved four star rating. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Shawn Kovacich

1.0 out of 5 stars Xerox Copy?
This might have been a good and instructive book, but it is not.
The reason for this is the abyssmally poor quality of the pictures. Read more
Published 12 months ago by K. Kunew

3.0 out of 5 stars It is 'OK'
It does not cover the 'details,' but makes for a good classroom companion. I do not think this is the right book for anyone who has not been instructed how to 'properly' use a Jo... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Alexander J. Kaznica

5.0 out of 5 stars Really great manual
The instructions in this book are very clear and easy to follow. The photographs are also very clear and additional sequences are added to illustrate more complicated movements... Read more
Published on May 21, 2007 by U. Maier

1.0 out of 5 stars Presumptuous
I am often interested in understanding what would cause someone with so little understanding of a subject to write a book about it. Read more
Published on October 28, 1998 by Alan Roberts(japhix@iprolink.c...

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