{"product_id":"aikido-jo-4-21-shaku-126-7cm-striped-white-oak","title":"Deluxe Jo (127.6 cm) - Striped White Oak","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productdiv\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_page_title\"\u003eClassic Aikido Jo - 4.21 Shaku - Striped White Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_dogi_spec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan (Kyushu region)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable woods\u003c\/strong\u003e: White Oak (Striped)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenght\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4.21 Shaku (\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e127.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e) | \u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e27 mm\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish \u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_descr\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic Aikido Jo is available in Shirakashi Kuroiri (Striped White Oak). The length is a \u003cstrong\u003estandard 4.21 shaku (\u003cspan class=\"metric\"\u003e127.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, with 2 different diameters to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShirakashi Kuroiri\u003c\/b\u003e (meaning \"black-infused White Oak\")\u003cstrong\u003e shares every physical property of standard White Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e, set apart only by its unique dark grain patterns.\u003cbr\u003eWhile this pieces were usually discarded due to their aesthetics, they are equal to the standard white oak and will \u003cstrong\u003esustain violent contacts during practice\u003c\/strong\u003e, In an effort to promote a \u003cstrong\u003esustainable approach\u003c\/strong\u003e as high-quality timber depletes in Japan, we decided (under the impulse of Master Aramaki) to offer them for practitioners seeking a white Jo with unique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe standard thickness is \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e (8 bu)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e27\u003c\/span\u003e model is designed to work tanren (reinforcement), which is very important in some Aikido schools. The \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e27 mm\u003c\/span\u003e model is very strong, which also makes it a great Jo to practice with very violent contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the classic Jo are adapted to the practice of Aikido but also Jodo, Jojutsu and other Koryu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description_list_bokken\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of wood species\u003c\/strong\u003e: Striped White Oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e24\u003c\/span\u003e~\u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e (8bu) or \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e27 mm\u003c\/span\u003e (9bu).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li_list_prod\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing workshop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aramaki\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod-oil-opt\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish options:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2021, with concerns for the workers, all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane varnished weapons and replaced the finish by a \"Candle Wax\". Seido is now transitioning to a new finish offer for the majority of its weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e At Seido, we complete the workshop finish with Camelia oil treatment by default. This is the standard Seido finish. \u003cbr\u003eWe do not apply any additional polishing for this finish, so some weapons might have a slightly rough surface. \u003cbr\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend that you oil your weapons about once a month with a vegetal based oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeido Special Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e For this special Finish, we first apply a Camelia oil polish (oiling and sanding the weapons with oiled sand paper), then we finish the weapon with high quality bee wax. This finish makes the wood as smooth as it can be and guarantee an excellent protection for several months. \u003cbr\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend at least to oil your weapons every month or so. You can also apply wax a few hours after oiling your weapons (if some oil remains on the wood, remove it with a piece of cloth or tissue).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prod_bokuto_spec\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bokuto_spec_table\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption class=\"table_spec\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Jo - Weights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_title\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"td_table_col\"\u003eWood\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShirakashi (Kuroiri)\u003cbr\u003e(Striped White Oak)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003e8 bu = \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e24 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e ~ \u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e600 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"size_table_table_l2\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_table_col1\"\u003e9 bu = \u003cspan class=\"milli\"\u003e27 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e600\u003c\/span\u003e ~ \u003cspan class=\"weight\"\u003e700 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sizetable_subtext\"\u003e*Weapons are all handmade and therefore, color and weight can vary slightly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 277px; top: 425.142px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miyakonojo","offers":[{"title":"8bu (24mm) \/ Standard Finish (Camelia Oil Treatment)","offer_id":43332253515894,"sku":"WS517-P","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8bu (24mm) \/ Seido Special Finish (Camelia Oil Polish \u0026 Beeswax)","offer_id":43332253548662,"sku":"WS517-S","price":96.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9bu (27mm) \/ Standard Finish (Camelia Oil Treatment)","offer_id":43332253581430,"sku":"WS523-P","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9bu (27mm) \/ Seido Special Finish (Camelia Oil Polish \u0026 Beeswax)","offer_id":43332253614198,"sku":"WS523-S","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0202\/8734\/files\/Deluxe-Jo-Striped-White-Oak_01.jpg?v=1776995539","url":"https:\/\/www.seidoshop.com\/products\/aikido-jo-4-21-shaku-126-7cm-striped-white-oak","provider":"SeidoShop International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}