tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30500538.post-33259578111373254362008-05-03T19:57:00.000-04:002008-05-03T19:57:00.000-04:00Your timing couldn't be better. My instructor is just getting us started on the jo. Of course, the jo as used in kobudo is going to be somewhat different from its use in jodo, or aiki-jo, but I rather like your suggestions. <BR/><BR/>Rather than plant yet another post in my backyard, I may see about securing a sandbag or something to one of the tree trunks. <BR/><BR/>I'm grateful that I'll have Evil Conservative to practice on for another couple of years. After that, it may be a long time 'til I have another practice partner at home. Darling Daughter just isn't interested, and Middle Son is only six.<BR/><BR/>Once I've grasped the basics sufficiently to start working on kata, <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9xVAppS7k" REL="nofollow">this is very similar to what I'll be doing</A>, if you're interested.Dan Padenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14366893048089380061noreply@blogger.com