Lern how to use a bo staff?

Answer 1

Keep reading - I am not a fan of the Bo but prefer the Jo staff, read everything by Dave Lowry, but if you go for the Bo have a look at this website to give you some hints to get started
http://www.weaponstricks.com/weapons_bo.html

There is a book on the subject, overpriced and cheaper as an ebook from ebay, 'Bo: Karate Weapon of Self-Defense' by Fumio Demura. Please feel free to e-mail me to discuss this subject further. The modern bo staffs are expensive tapered lightweight graphite models, I started with a broken brush pole, splinters ouch! But fun then the serious hard work of learning a kata started, enjoy
Heres another one to help you get started http://www.aiki.co.yu/jo_e.htm

Answer 2

First off I agree with the two folks above about spelling, there's a spell check option on this site even.

Second, don't even think about learning a weapon art like bo staff until you've spent at least a year training in your basic martial art. The only exception I'd say is kendo/kenjitsu which is entirely weapon based. Most instructors say that you need a good base in the weaponless forms and stances before getting into weapons, especially bo staff.

Lastly, don't bother with websites, books, videos or any other training material until after you've worked with your sensei on the forms. Nothing can replace real instruction from a sensei.

Answer 3

Hi there

Not quite sure what you are after but here goes

There are various styles that use the BO staff and there application differs with each style.

The Japanese art of using the Bo mainly comes from styles of Jujustu and the uses of the Jo can be found in Akido. There are also styles from Okinawa kobudo and Kukishin Ryu.

The other styles tend to come from various styles of Chinese kung fu.

A few things to learn are the ways of holding, kamae, spinning, strikes, locks chokes and throwing the weapon. Plus the various forms.

There's lots of good books out there but finding a school and instructor is your best bet.

Good luck decent instruction in weapons is hard to come by ;)

regards idai

Answer 4

They're hard and soft style for the bo staff, if you're a beginner, start with light weight BO staff will be better.

Answer 5

Most Jiu-jitsu schools practice the use of Bo & Jo staffs
and many more weapons included in the study of Kobudo or kobojitsu as some people say.

Hope this helps

Answer 6

Take Kung-fu lessons. Its a chinese martial art where they can use bo staffs, chako, and other weapons and fist; kick fighting. Do not ever underestimate Kung-fu being famous for the "WHAAYYYA!" thing.

Answer 7

I agree with Champagne. Learn how to spell, then you can advance to things like nunchuckas, bo staff, and drawing mystical creatures like Ligers...

Answer 8

find a good school,dojang,dojo and a good instructor and if they are into weapons then your on your way to learning how to use a Bo Staff. i suggest a good Kook-Sool-Won School .good luck

Answer 9

Learn how to spell if i were you.

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