I went to our dojo’s Winter Karate Camp two weeks ago. One of the weapons I took a class on was the jo, a staff about 4 1/2 feet long. I spent an hour working on Jo Kihon, or the basic jo kata, and I’ve probably already forgotten most of it because I’ve got a lousy memory. But I did come away with a few basic jo skills that I was able to put to use the next day at Princess’ birthday party.
Get ready…..
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii….
YAH!!!!!
If that looked painful, don’t worry. Sponge Bob deserved it.
Of course, looking at these pictures now, I can tell you what my instructor would say. “Your hands are too far apart! Choke up on your grip!”
Oh well. Maybe I’ll learn better next year?
“Mommy!! You killed Sponge Bob!!”
What, were none of the pary goers able to break him open?
I’m just so relieved the yard gnome wasn’t injured in the melee. 🙂