Bicolor Competition Bo

Bi-Color Competition Bo

The handcrafted Bi-Color Competition Bo is a high-quality staff specifically designed for competition. Made from durable poplar wood and sealed for enhanced longevity, this bo offers a reliable training experience. Its elegant two-tone design adds a special look, making it perfect for any demonstration.

• High quality
• Sealed for enhanced durability
• Handcrafted
• Material: Poplar wood
• Imported: USA
• Sizes: 138 cm, 153 cm, 168 cm
• Martial Arts: Kobudo, Karate, Aikido, Judo, FMA, Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu
• Gender: Women, Men, Unisex

NOTE: This item includes an "Oversize" shipping surcharge.

Choosing the Right Bo Staff

Are you one of the thousands of people in the world who trains with a Rokushakubo or Bo staff? It’s a popular weapon for karate practitioners, and for good reason. Training with a Bo staff is great for upper body conditioning. Students can learn an almost infinite number of techniques or tricks. Maybe you don’t even train with a Bo staff yet, but you want to learn. Then stop thinking about it and start doing it! There’s no better time than now to begin learning a new martial art. Here are a few tips to help you get started on your Bo staff journey.

Choosing a Bo Staff

There are four major factors to consider when selecting a Bo staff. This might sound harder than it is – but you'll see, it's all closely connected. The factors are: length, weight/material, appearance, and how you intend to use the staff.

Length: Jackson Rudolph, Team Paul Mitchell member and sport karate competitor, explains in this video that the right Bo staff length depends on your size. As a general rule, when standing upright, your Bo should be about the same height as you. For creative competitions, you may want a slightly shorter Bo.

Weight/Material: Heavy Bo staffs are great for traditional or strength training. These are usually made from hardwoods like oak and are designed for combat use. Use these staffs only under the instruction of your martial arts teacher. Then there are lighter Bo staffs, which are usually made from white lotus wood, bamboo, or even graphite.

Appearance: Many people who train with Bo staffs also use them in competitions. In addition to length, you’ll also want to pay attention to the appearance of your Bo staff. Many competition Bo staffs have designs that draw attention. The Jackson Rudolph Signature Bo Staff and Jackson Rudolph Professional Bo Staff are staffs that Rudolph uses in his competitions. And always use a Bo staff bag to safely transport your Bo.

Use: The use of the Bo is determined by a combination of other factors. If you want a Bo for sport competitions, you’ll want a light and shorter Bo that is easy to handle. For training and traditional competitions, it is recommended to use a heavier and longer staff.

For Sparring: One very important thing we haven’t discussed yet is live sparring. If you’re using your Bo for partner training with full movements and strikes, you should not use a wooden or graphite Bo. Instead, use a padded Bo such as the ActionFlex or foam Bo.

As mentioned earlier, there’s no better time than now to start! Now that you know which Bo is right for you, you can check out these tips and techniques to get started.
Basic Striking for Beginners
Basic Release for Advanced
Palm Spin Medium Difficulty

Instructors/Teachers/Trainers:
These would be great tricks to teach in your lessons. If your students want to practice after class, they can use these videos as a reference.
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