6ft bo staff

The bo staff is one of the most iconic and most important weapons in martial arts.

Bo staff price

Its history spans centuries and continents—and even fictional galaxies. It’s been wielded by everyone from monks and common folk in 17th century Japan, to present day competitive athletes, to Ninja Turtles and Jedi. And its legacy continues to grow thanks to the dedicated martial artists who still practice and teach methods involving the bo.

Let’s take a closer look at the bo and its ongoing history.

What is a bo staff?

The bo is a traditional Okinawan martial arts weapon.

It is also the most popular type of wooden staff used in current martial arts training. 

Historically, the bo was made out of wood and measured 6’ in length with tapered ends. This basic design has remained mostly unchanged to this day.

In fact, many modern bo staffs are still made of wood. But there are also other options today, including staffs made out of plastic, metal, and foam. 6’ bo are still popular, but today’s martial arts staffs also come in variety of sizes.