31 Jo Kata - Front, Back, Side, Above

This is a demonstration of the 31 no jō kata from the front, side, back and above. This sequence of movements with the jō or staff was regularly performed by Morihei Ueshiba O-Sensei, and the numbering was given by Morihiro Saito Sensei in order to make it easier to teach. There is also a partnered version of this kata. As a solo practice you can develop coordination, dexterity, strength, balance and internal connections.
合気道の三十一の杖形
Alan Roberts studied with Saito Morihiro Shihan at the Iwama Dōjō from 1988 to 1993. He holds a 6th dan (Aikikai) and is the Chief Instructor of Aikido Auckland Seishinkan and Technical Director for Aikido Aotearoa New Zealand.
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[@HuelladeLobo]

thanks!
One of the most helpful videos I've ever seen to do the Jo kata 31.

[@ildzzux]

Amazing demonstration of lines, clean and crisp technique.

[@Daikonforge]

I really appreciate being able to view this kata from the different angles. Thank you.

[@886014]

I really enjoy your demonstrations, I hope you're able to put more up on RUclips as I feel they are some of the best out there. I've only been learning Aikido for 6 months but very much enjoy Jo training. I pass through Auckland from time to time and hope I'm able to train at your dojo. Thank you for taking the time and effort to put your videos online.

[@alessandroheverton1966]

Domo arigatô gozaimashita 🙏

[@AikidoCzestPl]

Good job and nice demo. THX

[@medyou2815]

very good 31 jo kata, thank you

[@kjsantana]

very beautiful. Thank you Sensei... bow...

[@huntsurveys7477]

This is awesome, thank you. Riai Wellington...

[@kowhai1]

Great well presented video and demonstration. A great reference for getting my kata right.

[@SenseiArashi]

Thank you, Sensei Roberts...very nice.
Michael Gelum
Warren Budokan, USA

[@vidextreme]

Many thanks for the upload!!!

[@AikidoAliveUK]

Great clip Alan, looking forward to see more.
Cheers, Bjorn

[@Taitg1]

Great training aid, domo arigato!

[@dunkenFrancis]

Nicely done Alan - obviously a lot of work in post-production too ! great stuff.

[@kcnarf35]

perfect ! Very usefull to learn ! Thanks from France

[@memoir06]

I am such a klutz when it comes to weapon day and always skips lesson. But now I can't escape for my next grading. This vid helps for my grading :)

[@allgood6760]

Thank you from Wgtn 👍

[@olsem]

thank you very much from Turkiye dojo ...Doomo arigatoo gozaimashita

[@dnt82]

thanks for upload !!!

[@wickedseb]

wonderful! Thank you!

[@N108funshow]

Outstanding video excellent thank you very much

[@JarlMoe]

I did the exact same thing in front of 200 people a week ago...was really nervous when I came to number 22 that I would not remember the next 9 moves.

[@AikidoAuckland]

All the best for your grading!

[@joaoaiki]

Muito bom video, uma vez que se avalia a beleza da tecnica quando se esta demonstrando à banca examinadora e não a força pois os mesmos não podem senti-la, esse é um privelegio somente do UKE.Esse video ajudara a melhorar muito minha movimentação.

[@Jyrnalistka]

Нет слов, чтоб отблагодарить!!!!!
Домо аригато!!!!!!!!

[@cmdental9553]

very good

[@seattlekboy95]

omg thankyou

[@2124161]

thanks a lot ^^

[@boohar36]

practice unending practice that's how...

[@JotaDe689]

thanks you very!! domo arigato!

[@CopShowGuy]

Very smooth! As expected from a 5th dan, I suppose.

[@FENIXfatboy]

Very helpfull vid

[@argonavt066]

гарна техніка

[@adnanetevest4354]

super la video.
mais un peu rapide
pour un debutant
comment faire pour la saisi et le changement
des mains ?

[@QlarityP]

A really nicely produced video. I am curious about some differences between what I've been taught and the way you demonstrate the kata. As I am learning, 9 starts at haso and sweeps the ground as you turn around and 10 is a strike under the chin. 2,4, and 14 are blocks that are less on top of the head and more out in front and angled to protect more of the body. What do you think is the source of this degree of variation?

[@Tina5124]

very helpful,thought me how to do it from 21-31,but were i train at 12 we put the jo behind us,is it cause we do it wrong or is it just a different way?

[@kokyuryoku]

kirei, kirei, kirei

[@bigkittysmile]

some of it comes from the sword arts.