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Mark Freeman wrote:
this does not compute for me, how so? what is real jo?
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I think that Deborah would be meaning Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo as described here on the BKA website.
http://www.kendo.org.uk/jodo.shtml
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Mark Freeman wrote:
and is lancashire aikido different from any other county?
I ask as we are a bit slow down here in the west country  |
Aye, in Lancashire, Aikido is known as "Ecky Thumpin" or "The way of the Trousered Ferret" and instead of handing out a black belt at shodan you're awarded the Flat Cap.
That's my bit done for the reinforcement of stereotypes.
Cheers,
Matt.