Taekwondo, Hapkido, Jiujitsu, Mixed Martial Arts, Karate, Weaponry, Aikido, Muay Thai, Self-Defense, MMA, TaiChi, Kung-fu
Martial Art Fitness Centers, Inc
2849 South Broadway - Rochester, MN 55904
507-358-3484 fred.gommels@gmail.com
Iaido & Jodo
Sword & Staff
Sensei Gary Moulder
Since 1987
SE MN Iado & Jodo
What is iaido?
Iaido is derived from methods of using the nihonto (Japanese sword) that emerged in the Muromachi period (1333–1573). The object of iaido is to learn to draw the sword in an instant to overcome an aggressor.
What is jodo?
Jodo is an art in which a practitioner wields a 128cm long and 2.4cm diameter jo (staff). More than just for attacking, the jo is used to control the opponent in response to their movements.
What is the "do" in both arts?
The word "do" in Iaido and Jodo means a “Way” in which practitioners seek to train the mind and body through developing an understanding of the relationship between life and death, movement and stillness.
Class meets
Sunday nights 6:30-8pm
at the Martial Art Fitness Center
Sensei Gary Moulder
Sensei Moulder
All U.S. Kendo Federation:
Iaido - 3rd Dan Black Belt
Jodo - 3rd Dan Black Belt
Kendo - 1st Dan Black Belt
Fugakukai
Aikido - 1st Dan
Additional training in:
Karate, Taiji, Kendo
Kyudo, Tomiki Aikido, Judo
