The straight staff is the most versatile tool in the martial arts world, offering uniform weight distribution for balance and structural training.
Japanese Name: Bo (specifically the Rokushakubo for the standard ~6-foot length) or Jo (for the shorter ~4-foot version).
Chinese Name: Gun (generally refers to the staff) or Bang (often used for a shorter or thicker cudgel).
Description: This staff has a consistent diameter from end to end. It is designed for "Rooted" training, focusing on durability and resilience. In traditional training, the uniform thickness allows for a consistent grip anywhere on the tool, making it ideal for internal arts like Tai Chi or the fundamental drills of Karate and Kobudo.
Select your height and whether you want a longer staff (traditionally, approx eyebrow height) or a shorter staff (typically about armpit height). We will then match and ship the staff that is a close approximation to the height you need (typically with an error of about 1cm). This also ensures that you only pay the correct shipping.
UK Sourced Wood: FSC-certified Ash. Ash is the gold standard for straight staffs in the UK. It is incredibly durable and has a natural "give" that absorbs impact without shattering. It was traditionally used for "Old School Boxing" tools and European weaponry because of its high strength-to-weight ratio.
The straight staff is the most versatile tool in the martial arts world, offering uniform weight distribution for balance and structural training.
Japanese Name: Bo (specifically the Rokushakubo for the standard ~6-foot length) or Jo (for the shorter ~4-foot version).
Chinese Name: Gun (generally refers to the staff) or Bang (often used for a shorter or thicker cudgel).
Description: This staff has a consistent diameter from end to end. It is designed for "Rooted" training, focusing on durability and resilience. In traditional training, the uniform thickness allows for a consistent grip anywhere on the tool, making it ideal for internal arts like Tai Chi or the fundamental drills of Karate and Kobudo.
Select your height and whether you want a longer staff (traditionally, approx eyebrow height) or a shorter staff (typically about armpit height). We will then match and ship the staff that is a close approximation to the height you need (typically with an error of about 1cm). This also ensures that you only pay the correct shipping.
UK Sourced Wood: FSC-certified Ash. Ash is the gold standard for straight staffs in the UK. It is incredibly durable and has a natural "give" that absorbs impact without shattering. It was traditionally used for "Old School Boxing" tools and European weaponry because of its high strength-to-weight ratio.
