What is an expandable bo staff?

Expandable staffs are great for your on-the-go bo staff needs. Designed with specialized steel shafts that stay open through a friction-lock design and internal magnets that keep your staff closed when you’re not using it, our telescopic bo staffs are perfect for training, kata, or just showing off.

Should bo staff be tapered?

If you want to work on speed, then a Bo needs to be tapered and well balanced. Ours are light enough that you’ll be whipping that staff around faster than a Ferrari greased with cheetah blood.

Is bo staff flexible?

The rattan bo staff is so different from the standard Japanese bo staffs in that it has great flexibility. This Rattan Bo Staff without skin from a distance can look like the white oak Bo staff, but as soon as you pick it up you notice the difference. It is super lightweight and really bendy.

Are self Defence batons legal in UK?

It is illegal to possess the weapons, but not to buy or sell them. ASP batons are now used by most police forces.

What is the best wood for a bo staff?

Oak wood
Bo and Staff Materials Wood: Traditional staffs such as the bo were originally constructed from wood. Oak wood is still the material of choice for traditional practitioners of Japanese martial arts. Hardwood is also a good material for strength training, as it is heavier than many other materials.

What is the ideal length of a bo staff?

6-foot
An ideal Bo staff length is determined by your own height. Ideally, a Bo should be around your head height or just slightly shorter than you. If you are tall, a full-sized 1.8 metre or 6-foot Bo staff should be a good fit.

Are retractable sticks legal in UK?

Under the Criminal Justice Act 1988 it is an offence to sell, or offer for sale or hire, any telescopic truncheons activated by a spring-loaded button. It would appear that ASP batons and similar devices that operate with the flick of the wrist fall under the same banner.

Are extendable batons illegal?

But because US-made ASP batons and similar devices operate with the flick of the wrist, they do not come under the legislation. It is illegal to possess the weapons, but not to buy or sell them. ASP batons are now used by most police forces.

What martial art uses a Bo staff?

bojutsu
Fighting styles that use the bo staff have developed over many centuries into the modern martial arts we see today. The primary martial art which uses this weapon is the aptly named bojutsu. Students of this discipline train in swinging, striking, and thrusting techniques to attack and defend in combat.

How tall should your bo staff be?

As a general rule of thumb, when stood upright on the ground, your bo should be about the same height as you. For creative competitions, you may want it a little bit shorter. Weight/Material: Heavier bo staffs are great for traditional or strength training.