{"id":626186,"title":"Jodo - The Way Of The Stick","calendarId":14,"centerId":29,"facilityIds":[130],"url":"https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/Activity_Search/jodo---the-way-of-the-stick/626186","description":"<p>Jodo is a Japanese art that means “way of the stick”. In this art, students are taught to rely on the precision and flexibility of the Jo, a short staff, to overcome the inherent advantages of a blade-wielding opponent using non-lethal force.</p><p>This traditional Japanese martial art is a wonderful way to cultivate character and train the body. It nurtures a spirit of respect, loyalty, sincerity and confidence. It trains and strengthens the body, quickens your actions, and builds endurance.</p><p>Our dojo is a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation, and our growing, supportive community spans various locations across North America and Japan.</p><p>No sess Oct 11.</p>","instructors":["Hoshu Vancouver Dojo"],"priceText":"$50.00","free":false,"ageMin":19,"ageMax":0,"ageText":"19 yrs +","openings":"15 openings remaining","firstDate":"2026-11-01","lastDate":"2026-11-29","prices":[{"price":"$50.00","description":"Standard charge"},{"price":"50.00%","description":"Leisure Access Discount PB 50% taxable: for Customer"}],"descriptionText":"Jodo is a Japanese art that means “way of the stick”. In this art, students are taught to rely on the precision and flexibility of the Jo, a short staff, to overcome the inherent advantages of a blade-wielding opponent using non-lethal force.\n\nThis traditional Japanese martial art is a wonderful way to cultivate character and train the body. It nurtures a spirit of respect, loyalty, sincerity and confidence. It trains and strengthens the body, quickens your actions, and builds endurance.\n\nOur dojo is a member of the Canadian Kendo Federation, and our growing, supportive community spans various locations across North America and Japan.\n\nNo sess Oct 11.","center":{"id":29,"name":"Creekside Community Recreation Centre","lat":49.2719,"lng":-123.1055,"address":"1 Athletes Way, Vancouver","phone":"(604) 257-3050"},"calendar":{"id":14,"name":"Fitness: Martial Arts","group":"Fitness"},"facilities":["Dance Studio"],"sessions":[{"a":626186,"s":"2026-11-01T12:45","e":"2026-11-01T14:15"},{"a":626186,"s":"2026-11-05T20:15","e":"2026-11-05T21:45"}],"pageUrl":"https://covac.fyi/activities/626186/","link":"https://covac.fyi/?week=2026-10-26&centers=29&q=Jodo+-+The+Way+Of+The+Stick&activity=626186"}