[Aikido] Jo Kata 31- Ethan Weisgard Sensei

On August 30-31, 2025, Aikido Singapore had the privilege of hosting Ethan Weisgard sensei, chief instructor of Copenhagen Aiki Shuren Dojo, for an intensive masterclass on aikido weapons training, focusing on Jo (staff) and Ken (sword) techniques. As a direct student of Saito sensei, who trained extensively under aikido founder O-sensei Morihei Ueshiba, Ethan sensei brought an authentic lineage of traditional aikido weapons practice to our dojo. We were deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn from his vast knowledge and experience in these classical forms. Ethan Weisgard sensei is also the author of "Bukiwaza," a comprehensive text that provides an in-depth exploration of the complete curriculum of Basic and Advanced Aiki Ken and Aiki Jo as transmitted by Morihiro Saito Sensei. This work is founded upon Saito Sensei's 23 years of study as a direct student of O-Sensei. For more information about Ethan sensei's background and his Copenhagen Aiki Shuren Dojo, please visit: https://www.aiki-shuren-dojo.com/e-we... You can purchase Ethan sensei's book here: https://bukiwaza.com/ Timestamps 00:10 The origins of Jo Kata 03:10 Waypoints 04:08 Understanding Ki Ai 06:10 Kata 12-18, the Kata inside the Kata 09:45 in'yō (陰陽) 11:27 Difference between Kata form and Kumijo form 19:54 Chudan Tsuki in Kata form 20:48 Learning to strike through fully 21:50 Jo Kata 31 full sequence 22:52 Sword grip on Jo 25:30 Clearing the space behind 26:40 Both hands on the Jo Aikido-Singapore.org   / dojo.aikido.singapore     / aikidosingapore   Visit our dojos. Tanglin Community Club 245 Whitley Road, 297829 Singapore Wednesday 7.30-9pm Adult Class Sunday 9.30-10.30am Advance Class 10.30-11.30am Children Class 11.30-12.30pm Beginner Adult Class Cairnhill Community Club 1 Anthony Road, Singapore, Central 229944 Singapore Tuesday 7.30-9pm Intermediate Adult Class Thursday 7.30-9pm Intermediate Adult Class Saturday 2.30-3.30pm Beginner Class for Children, Adult & Families 3.30-4.30pm Intermediate Class for Children, Adult & Families Serangoon Gardens Country Club (SGCC) 22 Kensington Park Road, 557271 Singapore Saturday 4.30-5.30pm Children & Adult Class (For SGCC members only) Aikido Singapore Logo Design Copyright: Chin Teck Keong Aikido Intro, Audio Mnemonic SR and Copyright: Kavin Hoo, Macama Music (ASCAP)