Classic Jo - Judo no Kata - 100 cm Made in Japan (Kyushu region)Available woods: Red Oad & White OakLength: 3.3 Shaku (100 cm) | Diameter: 25 mm onlyFinish : Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish This model is different from the standard 128 cm 'long' Jo used in Aikido or Jodo. The Jo in Judo is shorter and measures only 100 cm . It is, therefore, necessary for the practice of Judo's Jo Kata to possess an adapted Jo. The usual diameter allowed in competition is around 25 mm. Very classic in its shape, this model is the official model for the Kata competition and can be used for the Goshin jutsu no Kata. This model is not only a good choice for Judo, but makes an excellent Aikido & Jodo Jo for kids. The 91 cm Hanbo is often too short for kids between 120 and 140 cm, so this version is an excellent compromise between a Hanbo and a classic 128 cm Jo. Choice of wood species: white oak or red oak. Finish: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish. Manufacturing workshops: Aramaki Made in Japan Finish options: In 2021, with concerns for the workers, all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane varnished weapons and replaced the finish by a "Candle Wax". Seido is now transitioning to a new finish offer for the majority of its weapons. Standard Finish: At Seido, we complete the workshop finish with Camelia oil treatment by default. This is the standard Seido finish. We do not apply any additional polishing for this finish, so some weapons might have a slightly rough surface. For maintenance, we recommend that you oil your weapons about once a month with a vegetal based oil. Seido Special Finish: For this special Finish, we first apply a Camelia oil polish (oiling and sanding the weapons with oiled sand paper), then we finish the weapon with high quality beeswax. This finish makes the wood as smooth as it can be and guarantee an excellent protection for several months. For maintenance, we recommend at least to oil your weapons every month or so. You can also apply wax a few hours after oiling your weapons (if some oil remains on the wood, remove it with a piece of cloth or tissue). Classic Judo Jo Specifications Wood Akagashi Red oak Shirakashi White oak Weight 400 ~ 450 g 450 ~ 500 g Full length 100 cm Diameter 25 mm * Weapons are all handmade and therefore, color and weight can vary slightly
