Bo
AND Jo Staffs
The bo staff is used in several
martial arts and is essentially a long
piece of well polished wood,
resembling a pole.
What
length bo staff do I need?
The bo
staff is traditionally 6' long. Most
modern bo practitioners use a bo a few
inches longer or shorter than they
are. A longer bo extends your reach,
which a shorter bo is easier to
manage.
How
wide a bo staff do I need?
You
should be able to make a solid fist
gripping the bo at its widest point.
Which
bo staff is right for me?
That
depends on what you are using it for.
For
Demonstration:
For
Demos you want as light a bo as
possible, allowing you greater speed
and control and preferably a bo with
flash.
For demonstration with ground strikes
or if you are looking for a
multi-purpose bo the White
Wax Tapered Bo Staff is flexible
and light, as is the more affordable Rattan
Bo.
For
Combat Training:
Accidental
combat during bo training hurts and
unintentionally hard strikes can
result in broken ribs and other
serious injuries. Softer woods such as
White
Wax and Rattan
are preferable to Oak or Hardwood
staffs and the foam covering of the Rubber
Foam Bo can reduce the force of
the impact.
For
Strength and Speed Training:
Training
with a heavier bo helps you increase
your strength and stamina, giving you
an edge during combat or competition.
We recommend the Hardwood
Bo Staff, Tapered
Hardwood Bo Staff and the Youth
Hardwood Bo Staff for their heavy
weights and affordable prices.
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