IBF Jo Syllabus
7th Kyu - Basic movements
Suburi
9 count kata
13 count kata
6th Kyu - Intermediate movements
Cutting with jo (Happo giri irimi/omote/ura)
31 count kata
5th Kyu - Blending movements
Awase sequence 1
Awase sequence 2
4th Kyu - Advanced movements
Paired 31 count kata
3rd Kyu - Fighting sequences
Fighting sequences
Kumi jo sequences 1 – 10
2nd Kyu - Disarms
Able to defend yourself against an attacker with a jo and to throw or immobilise them
1st Kyu - Throws
Able to defend your jo from an attacker and throw/immobilise them
Suburi
9 count kata
13 count kata
6th Kyu - Intermediate movements
Cutting with jo (Happo giri irimi/omote/ura)
31 count kata
5th Kyu - Blending movements
Awase sequence 1
Awase sequence 2
4th Kyu - Advanced movements
Paired 31 count kata
3rd Kyu - Fighting sequences
Fighting sequences
Kumi jo sequences 1 – 10
2nd Kyu - Disarms
Able to defend yourself against an attacker with a jo and to throw or immobilise them
1st Kyu - Throws
Able to defend your jo from an attacker and throw/immobilise them
