Which is the Best Bo Staff for Martial Arts?
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Күн бұрынThis week, for Weapon Wednesday, we took a look at some of the different types of bo staffs we sell at www.KarateMart.com and answered some of the most common asked questions.
Here are the staffs I reviewed in this video:
1) Black Foam Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/black-foam...
2) Straight Hardwood Bo: www.karatemart.com/straight-r...
3) Rattan Bo with Skin: www.karatemart.com/rattan-bo-...
4) Steel Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/steel-bo-s...
5) High-Impact LED Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/polycarbon...
6) Deluxe LED Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/deluxe-led...
7) Collapsible Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/collapsibl...
8) Metallic Blue Collapsible Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/metallic-b...
9) Gold 2-Piece Collapsible Bo Staff: www.karatemart.com/gold-2-pie...
Check out all of our bo staffs at www.KarateMart.com
0:00 Intro
0:15 What Size Bo Staff Should I Buy?
1:18 What Type of Bo Staff Should I Buy?
1:28 Foam Bo Staff
2:16 Wooden Bo Staff
2:30 Rattan Bo Staff
3:36 Steel Bo Staff
5:36 LED Bo Staff
7:39 Collapsible Bo Staff
8:52 Metallic Collapsible Bo Staff
9:28 2-Piece Collapsible Bo Staff
Which is your favorite type of bo staff?
@robbiekipping1124 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely wonderful. I have used expandable batons for over two generations in martial arts and pol2 in one is very interesting. I guess I will be buying some. Love your gentle way of selling. Dr. K.
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Robbie! I really appreciate the compliment! Have a great week and thanks again for watching my video!
@mitchellmcquay5319 2 жыл бұрын
Literally just purchased my white glow staff. Very excited!
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome Mitchell! I really appreciate your support! Thank you so much!
@burningcobra68 3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one today cant wait to get it
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! I really do appreciate that!
@AndrewHarriston 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely recommend Karate Mart as one of the best around. Never had any issue with their products and they are 100% legit.
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
@deanprince8602 Ай бұрын
Interesting and informative.
@Karatemart Ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Dean! I really appreciate it!
@burningcobra68 3 жыл бұрын
Dude i like how u look at the bo staff your like admireing it found that funny but not being disrespectful. But also the video was really informing were is the best place to by one
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
lol...that's pretty funny. After I record these videos, I often rewatch them and feel a little silly for things I said or did. But, I really try not to edit them or re-record sections because I want to keep them natural. Thanks so much for watching and for your support!
@burningcobra68 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart np plan on doing more business with the copany and now your my weopens place once i master the bo staff ill try another weopen either numchucks or sword
@Kuzgun_Kuskan 3 жыл бұрын
I really wanna see the foam and training katanas
@Kytseo 3 жыл бұрын
Is the 2 part collapsible viable for actual combat?, or is it just a training tool?
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
That is an excellent question! Similar to a telescoping baton, it is made to withstand impact. But, it has stress points on it's thinner sections that will bend if they are struck too hard. So, if you are practicing your striking, I would definitely use a standard bo staff.
@valentine9586 3 жыл бұрын
the only question i have, and the doubt i feel is with both the "collapsable" staff and the "2 part collapsable" staffs are if their connections and stess points are dureable enough. now, i do believe that it will hold, but im still a bit sceptical :/
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
That is an excellent question! Similar to a collapsible baton, the stress points are definitely weaker than their bodies. They are pretty strong, but if you are going to be practicing your striking, I would use a standard bo staff.
@uncleben9911 3 жыл бұрын
That last one is super cool
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I like that one too!
@wicericcan2716 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I love the 2 piece collapsable bo staff. Saw it used on DC legends of tomorrow and instantly loved with it. Do you recommend it solely for training or could it also be used in a self defense situation?
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
That’s an excellent question! I strength test it in my Weapons Wednesday video this coming week, so it could be used for self-defense. However, if you want to keep it in good shape so it will last a while, I’d use it for training. Thanks so much for watching and be sure to check out this week’s Weapons Wednesday.
@wicericcan2716 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart thank you I will check out this weeks weapons Wednesday video. I greatly appreciate it
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
@@wicericcan2716 awesome! Have an excellent weekend!
@Native_love 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! :-)
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin!
@zackjones7726 3 жыл бұрын
Would a rubber bike staff be good?
@codenamecatatonic8894 2 жыл бұрын
Well Done. Thank you 🙏
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! And, I agree with what you said about the stun guns. In one of my most recent videos, I went a little too far with it. I’m sticking to the small ones from now on! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comments!
@stopthink7202 2 жыл бұрын
Do the metal Bo staves still allow for comfortable sliding of your hands along it's length during use? I have a home made Jo staff which I made by putting a tight fitting (needed to use a mallet to get it to fit) soft wooden doweling into a copper pipe. The soft wood inside prevents it from getting bend and makes it resilient to dents but the metal surface make the skin on my hands stick if I try to slide them to fast. Slowing down the weapon and causes discomfort (and sometimes rude words). Is this an issue with steel or aluminium too? or is that just copper?
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Great question! I’ve never heard of anyone having a problem with that and I’ve spent a lot of time using them myself and never noticed that issue. I have a feeling that it has something to do with copper. Thanks so much for watching and for your question!
@vincentdicayanan782 2 жыл бұрын
How do you guys make the Collapsible bo staffs? It's really interesting to see people come up with amazing ideas
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vincent! I built my first prototype about 9 years ago now and it’s been upgraded many times over the years. In order to protect our intellectual property, I can’t show how it’s made, but we’ve gotten all the kinks out at this point. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!
@cassandrarousos3555 Жыл бұрын
I've have a bit of training with the bo staff the jo staff the hanbo and the escrima. The jo staff is my favorite
@Karatemart Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, Cassandra! Thanks so much for watching!
@kirkbest3238 3 жыл бұрын
Have you heard of jo staff and hanbo
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Kirk! We sell them all at KarateMart.com. When I recorded this, I only chose a small selection of the staffs we carry, but maybe in the future, I will go into more detail on the jo staff and hanbo. Thank you so much for watching!
@youngspeakerr8091 3 жыл бұрын
three days ago ordered the collapsible bo staff thought you guys shipped world wide but do you guys ship to new york ?
@AndrewHarriston 3 жыл бұрын
I think they do I live in Ohio and they shipped to me and I have ordered some sai, sword and nunchucks from them.
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your order! We ship many items to New York, but certain items on the KarateMart.com website are restricted from shipping there. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact customer service via the phone number or email address on the KarateMart.com website. Thank you so much for watching!
@scramuel 3 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if the whole weapon was same color , blue , ( collapsable bo ) but otherwise it’s awesome
@ThatBeardedShooter 2 жыл бұрын
Im doing a bo staff video this thursday!
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice! That’s awesome, brother! I’ll be sure to watch it!
@tonylee4138 Жыл бұрын
Hi. What do you think of a ho made staff, from titanium tubing vs aluminium?
@Karatemart Жыл бұрын
Hi Tony! I showed how to make a home made steel staff in a previous video. It is pretty easy to do. You can use either aluminum or titanium, but there is a major price difference between the two. Thanks so much for watching!
@tonylee4138 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Will check vid. Titanium is expensive and would need to work out thickness to be similar to alu. But would probably make an alu, if making.
@jas9922 3 жыл бұрын
Do you ship the Collapsible Bo Staffs to Canada? I run a dojo and would like to purchase one...or more ;)
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Great question! We do ship many items to Canada, but we would have to check the laws in your areas before shipping a collapsible bo staff there. Please contact our customer service team using the phone number or email address on the KarateMart.com website to check availability to your area. Thank you so much for watching!
@WOLFMAN2975 3 жыл бұрын
Were you able to have them shipped to Canada? Thanks
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
@@WOLFMAN2975 we can ship some things to Canada. If you contact our customer service via the phone number or email on Karatemart.com, we can definitely help you out. Thanks so much for watching brother!
@jas9922 3 жыл бұрын
@@WOLFMAN2975 Hey Tyler...yeah they can ship to Canada. Response below from support... Hi John, It is possible to ship the regular Collapsible Bo Staffs to Canada, just not the 2-Piece ones since they are considered batons and they are illegal for us to import. How many were you thinking about and what is your address? That is just to I can estimate the shipping cost for you! International customers must pay the exact cost of shipping to get any items to them. Sincerely, Amanda Riggs Customer Service Representative KarateMart.com
@gabe_lax5156 3 жыл бұрын
tonfas next pls
@fire_boi6199 3 жыл бұрын
I have questions first are the quick connects on the 2 part bo staff gonna kinda take its self apart second will the collapsable bo staff collapse when I stab or thrust and the end will get hit
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Good questions! Definitely watch my newest video where I show off the 2-piece in more detail. As far as thrusting goes, they use friction to stay extended. The friction can hold the ends pretty tightly and you do need to use quite a bit of force to collapse them, so they can handle some thrusting, but not with a lot of force. I’d use a standard bo for that.
@fire_boi6199 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart thank you
@romanhardware 2 жыл бұрын
Is there training DVD for Bo staffs? If not then can you point me in the right direction to one or a youtube video that has authentic teachers?
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
We used to carry training DVDs for them, but nowadays it’s so easy to find instructional videos on KZfaq. There are many talented martial artists on KZfaq who can teach you aspects of the staff. I would just do some searching and find one you like.
@romanhardware 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart ok thanks
@samansath3886 2 жыл бұрын
Hello guy wherre can i bay a baton téléscopic art martial pour bo staff
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Saman! Our expandable and collapsible Bo staffs are available at www.KarateMart.com. Thanks so much for watching!
@BLUiBOY 2 жыл бұрын
Is despatch available to India???
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
We do ship internationally, but we have to check the laws in a country before shipping anything there. Please visit www.KarateMart.com/international for more details. Thanks so much for watching!
@derecksumair3111 2 жыл бұрын
I like the wooden and blue metal one
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool Dereck! I hope you are having an excellent week!
@derecksumair3111 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I am and you too
@RaMaster 3 жыл бұрын
How does the rattan bo staff compare to the white oak bo staff?
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Great question! Rattan is more flexible than the white oak bo staff and generally lighter. Personally, I'm a huge fan of rattan staffs, but in most martial arts schools, they choose to stick with traditional oak staffs.
@RaMaster 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart Thank you. Great Channel btw and I will be buying some stuff in the future.
@Benjaminbadakhshon_support Ай бұрын
tank you so much
@Karatemart Ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching!
@YS-lr9td 3 жыл бұрын
Does the website deliver?
@AndrewHarriston 3 жыл бұрын
Yep I order from them from time to time and I am very happy with all my purchase. The site is Karate Mart
@AndrewHarriston 3 жыл бұрын
They are located in Arizona and I live in Ohio so it usually takes about a week to get here but no longer then 2 weeks.
@reallifeengineer7214 3 жыл бұрын
I'm curious the 2nd model of LED staff. You said it's multi-piece: polycarbonate fitted into aluminum. Being multi-piece, there's a chance they come off, so "less durable" than the one-piece polycarbonate. I'm thinking... how about making that from a SINGLE piece of long polycarbonate, and roll an aluminum skin circumferentially around the staff where you want the aluminum look. The polycarbonate in that zone will need to be machined down to accommodate the aluminum skin thickness, while allowing the surface of the entire staff to feel flush. Where the aluminum edges meet, possibly weld it, and then sand it down. I'm not sure if that welding gets hot enough to ruin the polycarbonate underneath the alu skin. Worthwhile trying. This can be your 3rd generation LED staff. 😀
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good suggestion, but aluminum doesn’t weld very nicely. We could possibly use steel, but it would add some weight to it. I’ll put on my thinking cap. We have a couple of new versions coming out soon, but they are similar in how the aluminum is connected to the polycarbonate. I really appreciate the suggestion though. It’s always good to get ideas from people who have a good understanding of engineering…and obviously you do. Thanks so much!
@reallifeengineer7214 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart Another method: Use a center-core (solid rod or hollow) that serves as the actual structural piece; maybe 1/2" diameter. Slide alternating sections of cylindrical polycarbonate & aluminum over the core. These are hollow sections with 1/2" ID, and maybe 1" OD. Cap both ends with a right-hand-screw turn-to-tighten end-caps. The tightening torque squeezes all the sections together, forming the overall staff. You might need to have a "rubber seal" on the end caps that helps absorb the shock (when bo staff clash on impact), this way the shock vibration does not work the end cap screws loose.
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
@@reallifeengineer7214 that’s definitely a possibility. We are actually testing out using a frosted acrylic inside the polycarbonate to create extra glow, so that might work in a similar manner. You definitely have a mind for this stuff. Thanks so much for the suggestions!
@reallifeengineer7214 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart Thank you. Just sharing ideas. BTW, when you put polycarbonate ring around an acrylic core, where the light source is first inside the acrylic, and you're trying to guide the light into the polycarbonate layer, You've probably noticed a lot of loss in the transition between the two materials. If you add a clear liquid, the liquid will fill all the surface imperfections, effectively "removing" the boundary as far as light transmission is concerned. So more light will get into the polycarbonate layer. Water would slowly evaporate away. So maybe try oil. Any kind of cooking oil would probably work.
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
@@reallifeengineer7214 interesting. I made a water/oil staff years ago as a prototype that kinda reminds me of.
@gavinngo86 Жыл бұрын
U gave me sars lance vibes i want that so bad i am literally trianing w a bow staff rn and learning to use a sword but imagine having 2 in 1 aahhhh
@Karatemart Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gavin! I hope you are having an excellent week!
@seanpuello 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely want the collapsable staff. And the steel staff for speed when I get more training
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Nice Sean! The collapsible staffs are a lot of fun and we have a couple of new models releasing this week on KarateMart.com. I love the steel staffs. Using something that heavy really does help increase speed. Thanks so much for watching!
@baburaoganpatraoaapte7650 3 жыл бұрын
Silambam and shaolin style
@Villasenorbrandon 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do Tonfa next!
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Brandon! We will definitely be doing a tonfa video soon! Thank you so much for watching!
@Villasenorbrandon 3 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart Thankyou I’ve had your square ones for a couple years and I’m looking into getting a different pair and a video would be helpful
@Psiberzerker 3 жыл бұрын
I love privet, but I happen to have it in my yard, and it you don't cut it back, it goes all green nazi on you. Almost want to get some Kudzu and let them fight it out, but nice straight branches, not a lot of knots, sturdy enough that I never broke one. Sorry if this interferes with your sales, but a Bo Staff is seen as a Weapon. Some jurisdictions don't like that. (I live in Texas, so I can walk down the street with a Warhammer. The cops stop me to talk about it, but the consensus is if anybody turns up murdered with a Bec du Corbin, they know who to talk to first. "Good, I'll probably want you to find out who stole it!".) The point is the only difference between a walking stick, and a Bo-staff is people's opinions. The hippy dippy types don't have a problem with you carrying a Walking Stick.
@Psiberzerker 3 жыл бұрын
TBPH, my Warhammer is the best deterrent I've ever found. I use it to pry car doors off by the hinges at the local scrapyard. So, it's also theoretically effective, but I never got a chance to find out. You walk around with a rifle over your shoulder, and people might see if you think you're a tough guy. You walk around with a polearm, and they just aren't interested in finding out just how crazy you really are.
@andonb7481 2 жыл бұрын
How do i find a bo staff my hight? I can only find 6"
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
If your instructor requested that you need a bo staff that is exactly your height and you are taller than 6’, I’d suggest looking for a wax wood bo staff. You can often find them much longer. Thanks so much for watching!
@andonb7481 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart i need a 5'6 bo staff, and I don't have an instructor, I just want to do it for fun thanks for the replay
@andonb7481 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart where could i find one?
@andonb7481 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart seriously will appreciate the help
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
@@andonb7481 bo’s typically come in 50”, 60” and 72”, so many instructors would advise you to get a 5 ft staff, but if you want one exactly your size, just buy a 6ft, cut it to the correct length and sand the end. You may also want to spray some urethane on the end you cut to keep it from splintering.
@christopherbrown3352 3 жыл бұрын
great video but if you struggle with a 6 foot bo staff imagine having 5 7 foot fishing rods in the car😂 talk about getting in the way
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
You are so right Christopher! I lived in Wisconsin much of my life and grew up fishing. Often, when I'd go catfishing, I would bait a bunch of rods that I would have to transport to the river. Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it!
@shawnclifford362 11 ай бұрын
Staves are Tight. 🤙☘️
@Karatemart 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you, my friend!
@Themartialartsmusician 2 жыл бұрын
What martial arts have you studied?
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Hey brother! How’s your weekend going? Growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, there was only one school to train at, which taught a mix of Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo and Kung Fu with a group of specialized instructors. As soon as I moved to Arizona, I found a Judo school that gave me a huge appreciation for takedowns and grappling. When I left for college, I began training at an MMA school that taught BJJ and Muay Thai and also spent time at another school learning boxing. After college, I joined an Aiki-Jujitsu school that taught me joint manipulations and how to use someone’s strength against them. Because I enjoy working with all sorts of instructors, I have been lucky enough to learn aspects of many other martial arts. I have a huge love for the martial arts and feel like each one can provide something valuable.
@Themartialartsmusician 2 жыл бұрын
@@Karatemart its going excellent thank you and i’ve been at American Kenpo for 11 years, did MMA for 2 or 3, Traditional Japanese Karate for a couple months, and i’ve dabbled in ninjitsu, aikido, and shaolin Kung fu.
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
@@Themartialartsmusician dang man! That’s an excellent selection of martial arts to learn! I feel bad for anyone who underestimates you!
@Themartialartsmusician 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact- Bō is Japanese for staff so if you say bo staff your essientially saying staff staff
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Yep…that is definitely true! Most people don’t know that, so if you want to rank on the search engines, it’s important to use the name Bo Staff.
@robbiekipping1124 3 жыл бұрын
"Police work and martial arts " should have gotten inserted there.
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
You have an excellent point Robbie!
@reallifeengineer7214 3 жыл бұрын
@ 2:00 speaking of hitting hands... Hit that camera guy's hand, please!!! His hand keeps getting into the view! (kidding... 😅) Nice video. Thank you. 😀
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You are absolutely correct! I’m pretty sure this is the last video we made before we decided to buy a handle for my phone so that her hand wouldn’t show up in the videos anymore. Thanks so much for watching and for your compliment!
@c.c.c.7756 2 жыл бұрын
A wise man once said: one or two wives is good. Any more an the rest are toys. So the student only made two bo staffs.
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Hahahah😂. That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching!
@Bobithan 3 жыл бұрын
I still think collapsible bostaff is the best
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is probably my favorite as well!
@CxtGoat 3 жыл бұрын
I like the steel bo staff
@AndrewHarriston 3 жыл бұрын
@@CxtGoat Trust me the steel staff is no joke I mean seriously do not accidently hit yourself because it will hurt like #### definitely the best staff but it is more heavier obviously which could be an issue when up against a faster like the wooden.
@CxtGoat 3 жыл бұрын
I wont bye it im only 11
@Dogspine1 3 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewHarriston bro i have a question, can wood staffs support weight? I only want it for tricks like monkey up the tree
@Lucasjj2010 2 жыл бұрын
hi
@Karatemart 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Lucas!!!
@serafin1352 3 жыл бұрын
Toothpick bo all day
@Karatemart 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! I love them too!
@roberthunter4884 11 ай бұрын
I love your channel, but you would appear more legit if you knew about the tools you're working with. Please, dear God! Stop saying bo staff!!! Bo is the Japanese word for staff - you're literally saying "staff staff" ! Either say Bo or staff, it's embarrassing. I love your channel, but every time you say that, it's like nails on a chalkboard. I have the highest respect for what you do, please take this as constructive criticism. Namaste 🙏
@Karatemart 11 ай бұрын
Hi Robert, it is common knowledge to martial artists that "bo" means "staff". However, when it comes to KZfaq, and search engine marketing in general, it is important to use the terminology that ranks the highest. KZfaq transcribes the audio from your video as well as any text in the title and description of your video to determine which keywords it is going to rank for. If you do a search on google for "Bo" or "Staff", you will notice that you will get a lot of different suggestions. However, ranking for "Bo Staff" is the best way for martial artists to find exactly what they are looking for. That is why the highest ranking websites and KZfaq videos phrase it as "Bo Staff". I hope that makes sense. Have a great week!
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