Bōjutsu (棒術), translated from Japanese as "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.
Can you actually fight with a bo staff?
Fighting with the Bo staff is a handy skill, more likely to come to your aid in a street fight than the fancier weapons. Though the actual fighting is very different from the cool looking moves from martial arts movies, it is achievable with determination, focus, and the right training.
Can a bo staff beat a sword?
A good bo or jo is flexible, has good crushability characteristics, is strong and can indeed withstand the sword.
Are bo staffs strong?
Both the Steel Bo Staff and the Solid Aluminum Bo Staff are heavy-duty martial arts weapons. The metal is tough and can take a lot of abuse. But when it comes to fighting against other metal weapons, the Steel Bo Staff is still the best.29 sept 2016
What is Bo Staff good for?
It's a popular weapon for karate practitioners, and for good reason. Training with a bo staff is great conditioning for the upper body, and there are an almost infinite number of bo techniques and tricks that beginning and skilled practitioners can learn.19 feb 2016