Bo Staff. This weapon was originally used in feudal Japan and is a long, stiff wooden stick of around 6 feet in length that is still used in many martial arts including Taekwondo. Skilled practitioners view the Bo Staff as an extension of their own limbs.
'staff technique') is the martial art of stick fighting using a bō, which is the Japanese word for staff. Staffs have been in use for thousands of years in Asian martial arts like Silambam. Some techniques involve slashing, swinging, and stabbing with the staff.
In many traditional TaeKwon-Do organizations instructors holding 1st to 3rd dan are called Boosabum (Assistant Instructor), those holding 4th to 6th Dan are called Sabum (Instructor), those holding 7th to 8th dan are called Sahyun (Master), and those holding 9th dan are called Saseong (Grandmaster).
A quarterstaff (plural quarterstaffs or quarterstaves), also short staff or simply staff is a traditional European pole weapon, which was especially prominent in England during the Early Modern period.
A bō (棒: ぼう), bong (Korean), pang (Cantonese), bang (Mandarin), or kun (Okinawan) is a staff weapon used in Okinawa.
With this added length and its solid steel construction, this powerful bo staff delivers a damaging blow to any attacker. These batons on their own are used by security guards and law enforcement personnel all over the world as one of the most effective forms of protection.
The yawara is a Japanese weapon used in various martial arts. Numerous types of jujutsu make use of a small rod, made of wood, that extends somewhat from both ends of a person's fist which is known as a yawara.
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.
The wooden staff of Japan, or "Jo", is a cylindrical straight stick of unassuming character with a length ranging from about 50" to 56" and a diameter of about 1". It is used alone in kata or paired with other Jo and closely linked historically with the Japanese sword.
A Taekwondo uniform is usually called a 'dobok', deriving from the Korean words do (way) and bok (clothing). It can come in many colours, although white is the more traditional choice.
Taekwondo (also known as Tae Kwon Do) is the art of self defense that originated in Korea. It is recognized as one of the oldest forms of martial arts in the world, reaching back over 2,000 years. The name was selected for its appropriate description of the art: Tae (foot), Kwon (hand), Do (art).
The wudan (Chinese: 武旦; pinyin: wǔdàn; lit. 'martial female') is a female role type in Chinese opera and a subtype of the dan.
The Jo Staff The first wooden staff discussed here is known as the “Jo” is translated as “stick.” It can also be translated as “cudgel.” The Jo staff is shorter than the Bo staff, with no specific standard concerning staff circumference or staff length.
A gun (pronunciation [kwə̂n], English approximation: /ɡuən/ gwən, Chinese: 棍; pinyin: gùn; lit. 'rod, stick') or bang (Chinese: 棒; pinyin: Bàng; lit. 'rod, club') is a long Chinese staff weapon used in Chinese martial arts.
Made in the standard Bo Staff length of 6ft / 72 inches / 183cm. You can also buy the Bo Staff Case to store and carry it in.
The general recommendation to find your dragon staff size is to measure from the ground to your nose (or anywhere between your eyes and your chin). A dragon closer to chin length will allow you to switch planes and execute certain moves easier, but you run a higher chance of the spokes colliding with your head.
Made from a virtually indestructible plastic, the Cold Steel Koga Self Defence Tool, if used correctly can massively help person defend themselves if needs be. Therefore it makes a great training weapon in self defence classes. Used for Joint locking and submission holds.
The tekkō (鉄甲, lit. "iron", "armor"), are weaponized stirrups and horseshoes which originated in Okinawa, Japan, and they fall into the category of "fist-load weapons".
Shuriken. This is probably one of the more famous weapons historically used by ninjas. Known colloquially in America as the “throwing star”, the shuriken was actually commonly used by all warrior casts in Japan, not just ninjas. There are generally two types of shuriken, the plate type and stick type.
You can't carry knives, including kitchen knives, Swiss army knives or box-cutters, batons, cattle prods or bayonets without a lawful excuse. A 'lawful excuse' could include having the weapon for work, sport, recreation or a weapons collection, display or exhibition. Lawful excuse does not include self-defence.
A jō (杖:じょう) is an approximately 1.27-metre (4.2 ft) wooden staff, used in some Japanese martial arts.
All martial arts bludgeoning weapons are restricted from carry-on bags. This includes nunchucks, dab bong, bo stick and rattan. If the items are not an offensive weapon, items can be carried in checked-in luggage.