List of Iaido Jo Kata

In Seito Iaido, students also practice Jo (staff) kata as well as kata that use an Iaito (blunted metal sword). For Iaido katas that use a Bokken or Iaito, please visit the main Iaido katas section.

Grading to:
4th Kyu - 1-4 Stances
3rd Kyu - 1-8 Stances, Kata 1
2nd Kyu - 1-12 Stances, Katas 1,2

For Jo katas, you are required to know both the Jo and the Bokken steps.

Jo Forms, Stances and Kata.

Reference Sources

1. Kata et kihon jodo ZNKR, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDiglNtDswo, 27.5.2016