Jo & Bo Staffs

Training with oak or rattan wood fighting poles has spread throughout the world as many martial artists enjoy the benefits and appreciate the skill required for the art of staff fighting.

For staff pole fighting training purposes there are several types of wooden poles which are usually around 3 cm wide. The full length fighting pole staffs are 72 inches or 180 cm long and is called the Bo. A shorter version is approximately 50 inches or 127 cm long and is called a Jo.

The full length 72 inch Bo staff is best for longer distance martial arts combat training while the shorter 50 inch Jo staff is ideal for closer in combat training.

Learning to fight using a pole type weapon can be a handy skill but for some martial art styles, it is an intricate part of their training. Martial arts such as Kung Fu, Karate, Hapkido and Aikido are typical styles that practise the wooden Bo and Jo staff.

Training with a martial arts Jo and Bo staff, not only helps hone combat skills but also conditions the upper body and hand and eye co-ordination. So whether a student picks up a martial arts staff to improve their combat skills or their fitness, it is imperative that they get the right martial arts staff for them. When picking a combat stick, one has to consider both the length and intended use.

The Morgan martial arts staffs are crafted from the highest quality materials whether it is wooden or is made of rattan.