Japan culture center - Jo is the stick is shorter than Bo. Length is approximately 120 cm. According to the story, Jo created by Muso Gonnosuke after he lost the fight with the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Gonnosuke then create a flow of Shinto Muso Ryu Jo particular use. Because Jo shorter than Bo, this weapon can be used for the techniques in close combat that is not possible by Bo. It can be used such as Bo, this weapon can be used to lock, strangle, and slamming the opponent.
