Bo

Summary

The Bo staff was one of the five major weapons of style that early Okinawan developers systemized. This long staff is usually between 1.8m (5.9ft) and 2m (6ft) and is typically made of hardwoods such as oak. During feudal Japan bamboo and pine would also have often been used.

HISTORY

The Bo was used in the early martial arts of Japanese, called Bugei. Its main users were the Samurai priests. Users were at an advantage with this weapon, especially due to its six-foot length. Therefore, it was a strong weapon against the opponents, and also it provided a safe zone to be in for the user.

PRESENT DAY

Using Bo improves the physical strength of the body. Currently, it is most widely found in competitions and Kata performances.

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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:	Japan
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ALSO KNOWN AS:	Bo staff
PARENTHOOD:	Long staff weapon
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ALSO KNOWN AS:	Bo staff
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JOB TITLE:	Long staff weapon

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COUNTRY:	Japan
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ALSO KNOWN AS:	Bo staff
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DESCRIPTION:	Long staff weapon
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Blitz Plastic Bo Staff

Designed to have the same weight, size and balance of a wooden Bo Staff whilst greatly reducing the risk of injury during training.

£21.99

Bo Staff Without Skin

Blitz Rattan Bo Staff without skin is incredibly lightweight and offers great flexibility for fast striking movements. 600g.

£17.99

Bo Staff With Skin

A 6ft rattan bo staff made from durable rattan so that you get the best out of your weapon. Approx. 182cm long. 2.5cm diameter.

£23.99

Wooden White Bo Staff

Wood continues to be the material of choice for traditional practitioners. Blitz Wooden White Bo Staff has a white finish.

£23.99

Wooden Red Bo Staff

Wood continues to be the material of choice for traditional practitioners. Blitz Wooden Red Bo Staff has a red finish.

£20.99

Blitz Foam Bo Staff

Ideal for beginners and juniors to practice with confidence and injury free. 182cm long (71.5 inch). 3.5cm diameter.

£18.99

Bo Staff With Spear

Blitz Rattan Bo Staff With Chinese Spear is perfect for Wushu Kung Fu, Shaolin Temple Kung Fu and most Kung Fu styles.

£69.99

Tapered Bo Staff

The Blitz Wooden Tapered Bo Staff has a 3cm diameter centre that tapers to 2cm at the ends, resulting to a light, more agile staff.

£19.99

Toothpick Red Bo Staff

Toothpick staffs are used when speed and precision are more important than raw power and weight. Red finish. 180cm long.

£22.99

Rattan Burned Bo Staff

Perfect for practicing forms, demonstrations, spinning, sweeping and sparring, the Rattan Bo Staff can be used to block & strike.

£23.99