Classes
Tuesday nights through the Frederick County Parks and Rec.
The Fall Session begins in September 20, 2011 and will continue for 8 weeks.
You can register at http://www.frederickcountymd.gov/index.aspx?NID=3034
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions for the Parks and Rec class and Jodo in general can be found here.
Location
Oakdale Middle School Cafeteria
Frederrick County Supervisor
Andy Lett, 301-694-1646.
Snow emergency number is 301-600-6291 to see if classes are canceled
Equipment and Resources
Jodo Stick: 50 1/4 in. long, 15/16 in diameter
For beginner students.....A traditional white oak jodo can be bought in Baltimore at Kiyota Co Inc at 2326 N Charles St Baltimore, MD 21218 tel:410 - 366 - 8275. Please call to confirm hours.
Recommended online shop is http://www.kingfisherwoodworks.com/
For advanced students.......
A wooden long sword, short sword and plastic saya can be purchased as a set at http://www.e-bogu.com/Plastic_Bokken_Saya_p/yut-ken-bok-saya-.htm
An easy tie iobi easy-tie iobi (belt) can be purchased at Budogu.com
https://www.budogu.com/products.cfm?id=1091&categoryId=172