Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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This is the fourth part in a series of videos looking at sparring with a Jo (staff) in Aikido.

Part 1 – Constants and Variables: youtu.be/Kp7cmAkJN74
Part 2 – Foam Staff Sparring: youtu.be/AGPDabtW6KQ
Part 3 – Plastic Staff Sparring: youtu.be/Ha8hotMxIg4
Part 4 – Rattan Staff Sparring: youtu.be/XQq7s0zAy6c
Part 5 – Application of Aikido: youtu.be/4arhBkg-7KQ

The focus of the series is to look at the different types of staff that can be used in sparring and the pros and cons of each Jo. The other thing we will be looking at is if any Aikido is used. Can Suburi and Kata be applied in sparring?

This episode will look at the pros and cons of a rattan staff and will break down the sparring in slow motion.

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