Art Ward demonstrating.
Art Ward Demonstrating.
Begin in right hamni as if holding a sword (ken no kamae). Your left hand will be holding the base of the jo.
Step back with your right foot so that your feet are in left hanmi at 20-30 degrees on the left side of the line-of-attack. As you step back drop the tip of the jo to your right and slide your right hand to the middle of the jo. Use your left hand to push the base of the jo sharply down and away from you so that the jo spins around the right wrist. As the jo spins, raise your right wrist to shoulder height. Catch the tip of the jo with your left hand as the jo reaches a vertical position. At this point you will be in hasso no kamae.
Start to step forwards with your right foot across to the right side of the line-of-attack. As you step, bring the jo up to your head changing the grip with your right hand, and complete your step forwards as you strike with shomen in right hanmi.
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