noun
jōdō; martial art using a cane staff
A modern Japanese martial art (gendai budō) focused on the use of a short staff (jō) against a swordsman. Also referred to as 杖術 (jōjutsu).
See also: 杖術
杖道は、全日本剣道連盟が制定した武道の一つです。
Jōdō is one of the martial arts established by the All Japan Kendo Federation.