Shamen is the fourth of the 12 traditional Seitei Jodo forms. It is learned and demonstrated as part of Staff II – Intermediate Staff. It must be demonstrated with seven snaps:
- Tsune-no-kamae
- Left hand to the end of the jo
- Strike to the side of the head
- Kaeshi-tsuki coiled prior to poke
- Poke to the solar plexus
- Cover the eyes
- Yield to allow the swordsman to withdraw