Expandable Bo Staff Review & Strength Test

This week for Weapons Wednesday, we tested out some of the different versions of the expandable bo staff that are available at www.KarateMart.com
I made this video for two reasons:
1) We are carrying some new versions of the collapsible bo staff, so I wanted to show off the differences between them.
2) Our customers are always asking how strong the expandable bo staff is. They want to know whether the telescoping bo staff is strictly made for practicing forms or whether they can actually be used for combat. Specifically, they want to know whether the smallest end-section of the extendable bo staff can withstand some impact. So, I tested a couple of them out in this video.
➡️ As always, these videos are intended for informational purposes only and you should always check your local laws before purchasing any weapons because restrictions do vary by State, City, Country and Municipality.
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[@hatkidchris2104]

Sara lance has been real quiet after this

[@Karatemart]

Lol…thanks so much for watching!

[@mxq4k132]

Lol, and so did her sister and dinah after her lol

[@saifhussain4176]

How ti buy this

[@saifhussain4176]

@@Karatemart Do u sell it

[@Dhdjdndbdb]

No I’ve been watching this whole time :)

[@ripzmad9846]

My jaw dropped when I saw the staff go through the watermelon lol. I thought this was going to be like those garbage-grade pocket staffs that breaks itself upon use but this actually looks great.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you! I know exactly which pocket staffs you are referring to…those things are basically just a toy. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@redsynister4836]

The pocket bo staffs are a very awesome concept, if they could just hold together... This collapsible one is way more awesome though

[@martombarnabas83]

are the staffs in the video legal to use in self defence? @@Karatemart

[@DblSol]

One thing this video does so simple yet so well is presentation. Wonderful. In less than 5 minutes, I'm sold. I don't even have to finish the video but I already know that my money is going towards the 2 Piece Collapsible Bo Staff and it will soon one day be mine. Brilliant products and brilliant product demonstrations.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! You made my day!

[@DblSol]

@@Karatemart Not a problem. Your vid made my day. I was taken aback. Like I said, I saw this vid, I instantly knew I need this in my life. I even told my brother! He actually has heard of your site. He bought a baseball bat stun/taser baton from you guys. I just didn't know he got it from you guys. Small world after all haha. I was planning on getting the baseball bat baton but, like I said. I know what I like lol. This Bo staff simply speaks to me. I see you are currently out of stock. No worries. I understand business can be hard or you have something planned/that you are working on. I don't need the staff anytime soon. Im not picking/starting any fights, I checked my calendar and I have no fights scheduled, I'm not even involved in any secret Fight Club. So I'll be patient and wait for you to restock. Just please please please let me get my 2 Piece Collapsible Bo Staff ASAP but take your time.

[@Karatemart]

@@DblSol I really appreciate that! Thank you for your support and please let your brother know that I appreciate it as well. Yeah, sadly there is a metal shortage in Phoenix right now (I’m guessing due to the housing boom), so we are having trouble getting certain metals we need to make weapons. We are expecting the materials we need for that item in a week or so, so you won’t have to wait for long. Thanks again man! I appreciate it!

[@geraldwatkins3543]

Having the products on the table helps so much in the flow of your videos. Great job.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much Gerald! I'm actually going to be switching the way I do my videos from this point forward. We add new products to KarateMart.com daily, so many of them are not getting reviewed. I think instead of Weapons Wednesday, I'm just going to start reviewing and testing individual products as we add them to the website. That way, our customers will get to see a lot more. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment! I really appreciate it!

[@kylerogerspowers2935]

Sweet bo staffs. Pretty nifty the way your two peice connected. Please keep up the review. I love them.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much Kyle! I really appreciate your support! It’s people like you who make these videos worth doing. Have a great week!

[@kenzalethomas1891]

Jesus. I’ve had my original collapsable bo staff for years. I appreciate how much work y’all put into it because it still works.

[@Karatemart]

Awesome! I really appreciate that! I’m so glad you still love it!

[@Bushybrow000]

I popped this open for the first time after seeing you do it and shouted in pure joy 😂👏🏾

[@Karatemart]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you like it. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@NeaHaunts]

Great video! I own a baton myself and I really need those batons that extend from both sides. Keep up the great work

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much! It’s a pretty cool weapon. I really appreciate your continued support! You seem like such a nice person!

[@NeaHaunts]

@@Karatemart don’t appreciate me, I should appreciate you for showing me all of these cool weapons and great content!!!!!!

[@TheGreatest1974]

You’ve got a really good channel going here mate. I’m really enjoying it. You come across really well, like a natural! And great seeing all the cool stuff, keep it up!👍🇬🇧 god bless America!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Karatemart]

Thanks man! That is so kind of you to say!

[@centurionknight]

I am sold!!! I love it. I will definitely order the one piece 6 foot.

[@Karatemart]

Awesome! Thank you so much for your support!

[@RIVER-RATT]

I prefer the two piece staff. Great video and information 👊🏼👊🏼

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much, brother! I really appreciate that! I hope you are having an excellent weekend!

[@josiahgill9610]

what intense strength testing!

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for watching Josiah! I really appreciate it!

[@wicericcan2716]

Great video and very informative. Love how strong the 2 piece is and how easy it is to put together and take apart. Thank you

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! It’s definitely one of my favorite weapons. Thanks so much for watching!

[@chupacabra3306]

@@Karatemart hey If i buy The 2 piece expandable bo staff gonna arrives when in Brazil?? And pls i have one question The 2 piece expandable bo staff its like a collapsable? Or instead of assembling the two poles for the bo staff, it is collapsible, just put it in the hole and if you want the two poles later and just fold it? Pls answer me i think im gonna buy 5 of The weapon lol

[@Karatemart]

@@chupacabra3306 hi! I’m having a little trouble understanding your question, but I believe what you are saying makes sense. Please contact our customer service team at [e-mail] or 1800-977-6928 and they can answer any other questions for you. Thanks so much for watching!

[@chupacabra3306]

@@Karatemart i Just wanna know If The expandable bo staff can be collapsable quickly or no pls

[@Karatemart]

@@chupacabra3306 yes it can. It’s not a well made as the collapsible Bo staff, but it is a less expensive alternative.

[@tylerwilson4651]

Man this is awesome‼️

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much, Tyler! I really appreciate the support, my friend!

[@zeeshansyed5148]

This is a solid Daredevil tutorial 10/10 👍

[@Karatemart]

I love Daredevil! Thanks so much for watching!

[@luke_Citino]

This is so cool, Reminds me of robin in the Batman arkham games, he uses an Expandable bo staff. I will have to look at my states laws on these, I want one.

[@Karatemart]

They are pretty cool Luke. Thanks so much for watching, man!

[@croaxer2390]

Your channel is so wholesome. I recently bought this staff, I'm excited to test it out considering I'm already a professional at using all kinds of weapons! By the way, I had a question, is this easy to conceal in a place like a backpack or in your pants?

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for support! I really appreciate it! It’s small enough to transport, but definitely check your local laws before concealing it. I hope you are having an excellent weekend!

[@jackierose738]

Love your Channel..Thank You so much for Sharing all your Videos with Us especially me..I've always Loved Weapons..I'm starting a Collection and Learning how to use everyone .Your Channel has all the info I need..Ohhhh and your Gorgeous which is a Plus .Plus..

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much, Jackie! That is so kind of you to say! I really appreciate all of your support! I hope you have an excellent week!

[@andreyborlongan2018]

This guy cant give up salute to you

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for watching Andrey!

[@DuploBone]

2:38 The economical version is for battles with either really patient opponents, or villains who thoroughly enjoy monologuing. 😝 Jesting aside, great looking products all around, mate!

[@Karatemart]

Hahahaha! That cracked me up! Thanks so much for your support! I really appreciate it!

[@PhilDrury]

Nice these finally became real. We have the Minbari Fighting Pike. Next? The High Guard Force Lance.

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Philip! I hope you are having an excellent week!

[@lewisreeves9843]

Got to be one of the coolest weapons out there! Wish these were legal in the UK

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much Lewis! I really appreciate that! Have a great week!

[@lewisreeves9843]

@@implausibleimpossiblehypot4006 good idea I will look it up

[@simonacerton3478]

Don't feel too bad. They aren't legal in California where I live in the US either. Ironically its less of an offense to carry a handgun without a permit than to own one of these which just proves our government is just as dumb as yours sometimes.

[@1445john]

Omg this is what I've been looking for! I'm getting zenitsu!

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@johnemmons9087]

NICE Kyle!!! I have been wondering how sturdy these are. I’ve been interested in them because it’s a really good idea! The one you guyz make looks very sturdy and of very high quality. I definitely want one! Yeah hitting something like Woody, the wooden dummy, is not at all representative of its real purpose. The melon is definitely closer. I wonder about ballistic gel though? A staff probably won’t penetrate it but the impact would be like hitting a torso. I wonder how a katana would slice ballistic gel now that I’m thinking about it..... Anyway...as always...awesome video man!!!

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much John! I really appreciate your comments! I'm definitely going to have to test these out a little more in the future. To be honest, I really had to rush to put this video together because I had to fly out to the Blade Show in Atlanta last week, so it didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. Thanks again John! I really appreciate the support!

[@johnemmons9087]

@@Karatemart ur welcome Buddy! As you know I used to make custom blades. I’d would of loved to go! Have fun! Even though you might of felt rushed it’s still way cool!

[@Karatemart]

@@johnemmons9087 thanks John! I hope you have a great week brother!

[@chuckporter9526]

One of the thing I like about staff combat is the ability to use it from both the middle like in the video, and from one end and extending my reach and leverage. I guess if they're collapsible, they aren't really designed for that kind of usage, but... is it at all possible? Would the end I'm holding run as much of a risk of warping on contact as the end that strikes? Would that midsection hold up to usage like that? Don't get me wrong: this thing looks freaking cool, and the ability to go from staff to dual-wield seems legit! But before I go trying to use this thing in the ways I've been trained to use solid poles, I gotta know if I'm gonna break it in strange places.

[@Karatemart]

That is an excellent question, Chuck! I invented this about 10 years ago to strictly be used as a compact way to transport your staff too and from tournaments easier. It is the same strength as a collapsible baton, so it can take impact, but it’s not really meant for that and it may bend if struck hard against something very dense. If you are planning on hard strikes that could warp it, I wouldn’t recommend it for that. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@bartangel4867]

I like the staff although for me personally it would be hard to use at less I had experience with this type of weapon. so I like the one which is made of two parts that you can combine so that if you don't want staff you can have two batons. however there needs to be a mechanism that separates and combines the two pieces instantly just like you did with opening the staff ( you did very good job there by the way). But don't ask me how to actually do it because I have no idea. overall I really like this staff and this type of weapons in general

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Bart! Yeah, we have a bunch of different versions of the staff. One of the ones we manufacture in the US has a quick connect that allows it to connect and disconnect instantly. Thanks so much for watching!

[@cadencero5313]

Nice!

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much, Caden! I hope you are having an excellent weekend!

[@Uneke]

For the economical version Instead of adding a centre piece, you can make one batons end male thread and the other ones female thread. That way when you remove the bottoms, they can just thread together

[@Karatemart]

You definitely could, Nelly. Thanks so much for watching!

[@josephshaff5194]

About time they made one.

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching Joseph! I made the prototype for this collapsible Bo staff around 9 or 10 years ago and have been improving it ever since. Nowadays, there are a lot of knockoffs. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@TheJKDGuy]

Wow sick ❤😎

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!

[@pognarchy]

That is legit badass

[@Karatemart]

Thank you! I really appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching!

[@MatiasAlric]

Thank God you didn't test it the way you test the tasers!

[@Karatemart]

Hahaha...that comment cracked me up! Thanks so much for watching my video, Matias!!

[@pauldoroff6973]

Awesome!!!

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Paul! I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching!

[@SarenDracul]

Ive been looking for a new bo staff and since its a 2 piece i think imma enjoy it

[@Karatemart]

They are pretty awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@missingunown]

I love your videos! Please do more samurai swords / katanas!

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! I definitely will be doing more sword videos. I really appreciate you watching!

[@alphonsofrett2757]

Thank you

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for watching Alphonso!

[@johnathong1464]

This does look like a really cool weapon. What keeps the staff from inadvertently opening up? Is there a twist locking mechanism? Or is the force necessary to extend them more than the normal swing of the arms? I'd hate to raise it and have it open before I'm ready.

[@Karatemart]

Great question! Depending on the model chosen, we have a couple of different mechanisms holding the ends in. I’m some other videos, I shake them a little more to show that that isn’t a problem. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Jmbr-eh6xr]

Dunno, it looks like some kind of mechanism inside whereby if you give it a sharp flip in either way on the vertical axis, it will open, Darth Maul Double Light Sabre fashion, it is as cool as it is actually effective as a weapon

[@chpunisher2005]

​@@Jmbr-eh6xr It's something so simple, I'm surprised that this thing didn't already exist without them having to create it. They had a great idea coming up with this thing. Pricing isn't bad either, so I will be saving up for this. Might need to get more than one even.

[@Jmbr-eh6xr]

It looks like some kind of internal oscillation/gyroscopic mechanism whereby when you move it sharply in a certain way it opens up, because there are no switches, very sophisticated device Be awesome shit if there some way to make it auto retract as well, think of the mechanism in automatic umbrellas 🌂, they can auto open and close, but can't retract, that is the difficult part to engineer ⚙⚙⚙🔧🔧🔧, double hydraulics system is one way to do it, challenge is fitting it inside a handle without the device being far too bulky

[@masquerader101]

Magnets... its literally just magnets, no pseudo-science here At least in the one I've had for years lol.

[@ObservantPiratePlus]

I have the original version I got from you. Don't see a need to have a new one. Satisfied customer here. Also brings to mind the collapsible staves used by the Rangers (Anla'Shok) in Babylon 5.

[@Karatemart]

That’s awesome Jordan! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@paulkerr7320]

Its a mimbari fighting pike and you are only jealous beacuse you dont have one. A simple case of pikel envy!- Marcus

[@annoyed707]

Marcus vs. Neroon kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXbbl3aLi8idisk

[@mikaelsuryadi5299]

Nice review, thanks! Maybe next time you can add more details like total length of the bo staff. I want to start practicing freestyle bo staff, is it good to use expandable bo staff? and how can I measure a proper length for me? thanks

[@Karatemart]

Hi Mikael! I invented the collapsible Bo staff as an easy way to transport your staff to and from the dojo. It’s awesome, but when learning, I’d start with wood so that you can get the general balance and technique down. We have the collapsible Bo staffs available in many different styles and sizes on KarateMart.com and the size you choose depends on the style of martial art you are studying and your instructor. If you have anymore questions, please feel free to call us anytime. Thanks so much for watching!

[@thumpervansqueakynuts5848]

That’s awesome, I need me one of them to carry every day since I’m not allowed to carry a gun a lot of places I go, I’m not into martial arts but I am into carrying a beating stick

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate it!

[@mileswatkins2162]

I love this channel

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Miles! I really appreciate that! Have a great weekend!

[@stilesjohnson1745]

Just got mine hard to close testing it out yesterday. Still learning.

[@Karatemart]

Hey Stiles! It’s very important that when closing it, you strike it exactly perpendicular to the ground and strike it on a very sturdy surface. If you have questions, please feel free to call our customer service team and they can probably explain it better over the phone. Thanks so much for your support, my friend!

[@stilesjohnson1745]

@@Karatemart Ok thanks.

[@mixedhairless]

Never knew I needed an upgrade to my baton.. yes I do..

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@simonacerton3478]

Pretty Cool. Has a nice Babylon 5 Ranger war pike vibe.

[@Karatemart]

That's interesting, Simon! I'm going to have to check that weapon out to see what you are referring to. Thanks so much for watching!

[@trunks38109]

This is great for my vigilante needs.

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@ThumperThumper-uo9oo]

Love them . I keep thinking I've seen this product on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. with The Agent May aka The Calvary use this .

[@Karatemart]

I wouldn’t be surprised! We sell many of our weapons to movie studios. I’ve seen our collapsible staff appear in many TV shows and movies. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ObservantPiratePlus]

@@Karatemart I seem to recall Black Canary on CW's Arrow used one, too.

[@Karatemart]

@@ObservantPiratePlus yeah…I think that was the first time I saw it on TV. We sold a bunch of our weapons to that studio and I think that was one of them. Sometimes they let us know when one of our items is going to be used in a movie and sometimes we just notice the name of a movie studio when we are sending stuff out.

[@afkFizzy]

@@ObservantPiratePlus Sara Lance uses a silver colored collapsible bo staff which looks amazing as hell. This is the best I could find that matched hers. I wish @KarateMart recreated Sara Lance’s bo staff. I’d cop that so fast

[@zerofox2967]

I would like to see a video on 3 sectional staff.

[@Karatemart]

Hi Carl! I am definitely planning on doing a 3SS video at some point in the future. Thank you so much for watching!

[@jasonemploymentparkdale820]

I like that collapsible staff

[@Karatemart]

It’s pretty sweet! I like it too! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@alexharris-ui4ss]

This guy has my dream job

[@Karatemart]

It’s a lot of work, my friend! But it does have it’s advantages! Thanks so much for watching!

[@baokang7556]

Wow! I like the split-able version. Do you ship internationally?

[@Karatemart]

Hi Ian! Yes, we do ship internationally, but we have to check the laws in your country first. Please check www.KarateMart.com/international for more details. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Miltiades178]

@@Karatemart What about Greece? It isn't mentioned on the list

[@Karatemart]

@@Miltiades178 great question! If it’s not on the list, then we haven’t been asked to ship anything there yet. Please email our customer service so that they can check the laws in your Country and see what can ship there. Thanks so much!

[@johnstandfell9458]

I would love to see what kind of damage the collapsible bo staff will do to a ballistic dummy

[@Karatemart]

Me too! Maybe one day. Thanks so much for watching, John! I really appreciate it!

[@xyro9115]

i cannot find the one mentioned at 1:37 (the particular one i want) on your guys' website. can you provide a link to it or is it no longer available?

[@Karatemart]

Hi! Here is a link to that item: www.karatemart.com/2-piece-collapsible-bo-staff Thanks so much for watching!

[@bushviper8788]

I really like the look of these things and will probably buy one. Do you ship to Australia though?

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! 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!

[@bushviper8788]

@@Karatemart thanks mate.

[@zanderblankenship3849]

These things look so cool! How many colors do they come in?

[@Karatemart]

Hi Zander! Currently, they are available in black, blue, red, silver, gold and green. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@seggsymercymain2533]

Sara Lance?! Can’t wait to order mine!

[@Karatemart]

Awesome! Thank you so much for watching!

[@seggsymercymain2533]

@@Karatemart Ordered! So excited!

[@Karatemart]

@@seggsymercymain2533 awesome! I really appreciate that! Thank you so much!

[@Aleister_E.]

That is really cool, but, and I know this may seem like a silly question, but how acrobatic can you be with it? Like can you do any kind of pole-vaulting or would it collapse under your weight? Can you suspend yourself with it bridged between two points above you?

[@Karatemart]

Hi Alex, we have a bunch of different versions we manufacture including one that is entirely steel that may be able to handle some acrobatics, but that’s not really what they are made for. I invented and got my first patent on this product 8 or 9 years ago for the purpose of being able to transport your staff easily to and from the dojo. Thanks so much for watching and for your question!

[@JohnFester]

Do you have any plans on making an automatic spring loaded expandable bo staff separating in the center?

[@Karatemart]

Hi! Yes, we designed a number of different prototypes of this and even had a finished product, but still found problems in the design. When the pandemic and labor shortage began, we had to stop working on it. Hopefully at one point, we can give it another try. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Learn2DriveNYC]

I would buy it. Does it have some sort of locking mechanism so that you can use the staff to to thrust or poke at an object as opposed to stiking? It looks like it would retract if you tried to jam the butt of it into an object.

[@Karatemart]

Hi! Great question! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@nuggies9246]

So when I train for self defense with a bow staff I really like how quick it can go together but I have my first hit as a jab the the solar plexus and need to know if it with collapse during the jab

[@Karatemart]

Great question! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@goldkitty12]

i like the asmr of it collapsing

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@dynamicdavid]

I love this weapon 01:42 and my SPECIAL REQUEST: could a end-cap be made to be integrated with a fight security feature of Wrist straps? If a mini-Velcro with a ‘Double up’ type of HIGHLY Secure straps to enable ability to integrate a wrist strap security. This way no one cap remove them unless I was to release straps... causing a 1/2 staff = individual baton can feel like an extensions of my arms. Plus very difficult to disarm me once wristbands are securely engaged and secure. Any option to secure staff to avoid anyone able to disarm me/user of assembled staff or otherwise individual batons ?

[@Karatemart]

Hi David! Yeah, that would be a cool addition! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@jackfrancis4528]

It’s cool that you strength tested it, but how light weight is it? Is it a thick clunky piece of metal or is it thin and easy to use? Also does it come in different materials because it would be awesome to get one in graphite or carbon fibre. Also do you ship to the UK. Asking for a friend.

[@Karatemart]

Hi Jack! We manufacture a bunch of different versions made from different materials. We do ship internationally, but have to check the laws in a country before shipping anything there. Please feel free to call our customer service team anytime. Thanks so much for watching!

[@illudiumq36spacemodulator39]

I'm a little unclear on how this opens. Does this use inertia to open or inertia with spring assist? Is there a release button on it before it can be extended? Does this open with just a quick rotation? Thank you

[@Karatemart]

Hi! Yes, it uses inertia to open, but stays closed nicely without a release button until you flick your wrist. Thanks so much for watching!

[@WOLFMAN2975]

Right around 2:15 Amazing! Bro, is that quick connect secure, how does it attach? Thanks

[@Karatemart]

Hi Tyler! Yes, our quick connect feature is very secure. You can probably see some closer up images of it on www.Karatemart.com. Thanks so much for watching!

[@WOLFMAN2975]

@@Karatemart Thank you. Please don't forget to watch my very short KZbin video and to read the pinned comment important! information as I said for you and your family all the Best my Friend

[@Dumsvensk]

Hi! Do you prefer the two-piece or standard version? I'm kinda leaning towards buying the standard version because it seems more sturdy as one piece. Or am I wrong?

[@Karatemart]

They both have their advantages, so I like certain things about each of them. But, I do prefer the one piece version because it is a little more sturdy. If you have more questions about either of them, please call our customer service team anytime. Thanks so much for your support!

[@rstimeout366]

I require a cane to walk but I've often wondered if there is an expandable version of the cane into a Bo staff I would like to have one with a shepherd's hook on one end and have it expand from are you aware of any such device?

[@Karatemart]

Hi Robert, there are a number of twist lock canes that expand, but I’ve never seen a friction lock. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@wingzero7X]

Friend of mine bought me the cheap version you have, I loved it but it was stolen out of my car. Im pissed but I loved it so much I want the expensive one now.

[@Karatemart]

That’s too bad. At least it was the inexpensive version. Thank you so much for watching and for your support. I really appreciate it.

[@wingzero7X]

@@Karatemart pleasure. I just have one question. The one piece staff comes in 5 and 6 ft. But the two piece only comes as 4 and 5 ft. Are their plans to make a 6 ft

[@Karatemart]

Great question! As of right now, we don’t have any plans to make a 6 ft version. Maybe one day though.

[@StarZendonna1687]

My Blue One came today and I'm ready to start my Bōjutsu training

[@Karatemart]

Very nice, Susan! I’m excited for you! Thanks so much for your support!

[@StarZendonna1687]

Well Thank You! I'll make you proud I promise @@Karatemart

[@derrickboyd9225]

You know I like the extendable bo staff I really wish I should have stayed in my karate class so I can learn how to wield it better including the Tonfa and also the escrima sticks these weapons and tools are extension to improve your movement in karate and martial arts 🥋😌🙏🥋👍

[@Karatemart]

It is pretty awesome, Derrick! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@burningcobra68]

2 pieace my fave gonna save up for it

[@Karatemart]

Awesome! It is my favorite too!

[@camdenlawson513]

Hey i want to but the 2 peice collapsible bo staff that turned into 2 batons and before i buy i was wondering how strong is the quick connector does it twist and lock or is it just friction that keeps it together also beacuse when I want to hit somthing with the staff i dont want it to disconnect

[@Karatemart]

Hi! We have some different versions available, so it depends which one you are looking at. Please call our customer service team at 1800-977-6928 for any questions you have before ordering. Thank you so much!

[@Official_Big-A]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@MartinWolt]

I'm looking at the way you collapse it against the floor, and I wonder: If I jab one of its ends directly against a target (let's say their breastplate) would the weapon telescope in on me?

[@Karatemart]

Hi GW! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible.

[@juliusirving463]

My favorite weapon that I've ever purchased

[@Karatemart]

Awesome Julius! I really appreciate that! It's definitely one of my favorites too. Thanks so much for watching and for your continued support!

[@juliusirving463]

@@Karatemart Of course. I think i will be adding the rope dart to my arsenal as well👍🏾

[@Karatemart]

@@juliusirving463 nice! It’s a tough weapon to learn, but so impressive when you get good at it.

[@burningcobra68]

@@juliusirving463 same make sure u say get over here when u master it

[@craboo8668]

If I were to thrust the staff at a target, would it collapse or is there a locking mechanism? Otherwise the quick connect feature is really cool!

[@Karatemart]

When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible.

[@KieranTong]

@@Karatemart I was thinking of the same question. But would it be sore if someone is poked with these staffs? Another way to ask my question is If used for self defense, would it be better to only use the staff/stick to strike (like hitting the watermelon), or would a poke with it be sore enough to hurt someone?

[@Karatemart]

@@KieranTong hi Kieran! It takes a lot of force from a very solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so you can definitely jab with the tips as well if the staff is opened properly with enough force. Thanks so much for watching!

[@KieranTong]

@@Karatemart Thanks for replying. A proficient practitioner should be able to thrust a bo staff with a lot of force. That's why I was wondering. I like that you have multiple versions, 1 and 2 pieces. It's a nice looking product too. Have a great 2022!

[@Karatemart]

@@KieranTong thanks Kieran! I appreciate that! I hope you have a great 2022 as well!

[@Dave-zj1zj]

Yes, it strikes really nice. But what about jabs Does it collapse when you poke somebody? Like, if you had a wooden bo?

[@Karatemart]

Great question! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheBoogyBong]

I have a question:- Will the 2 piece bo staff contract while poking the enemy with the ends? It will be a big con right

[@Karatemart]

Great question! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@Uhh78.]

Do you guys ship to California for the 2 piece collapsible bo staff?

[@Karatemart]

Hi! Unfortunately, they cannot be shipped to California due to their strict laws against batons. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ResidentBigEvil]

Looks pretty solid, better than that pocket staff

[@Karatemart]

Thanks man! Yeah, the pocket staffs are garbage! This is so much better! Thanks so much for watching!

[@waynemorgan8727]

I'd be more concerned about either end collapsing into the handle if being used to "punch" with the tip, rather than strike with it. Would like to have seen a demonstration of a punch with the tip.

[@Karatemart]

Hi Wayne! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@00SilverWolf]

Could you use it as a litter if you would use two side by side and put a peace of nylon in between?

[@Karatemart]

Unfortunately, I don’t think that would work. Thanks so much for watching!

[@andrewtwohigiv7720]

So my curiosity is that in a real life combat situation, can it poke well? It your collapsing it like a plastic lightsaber toy simply by pressing it towards the ground, would it do the same if say it was used in a jabbing motion. I get that some things are props and you have to understand the capacities of what you have, but in a real world situation if you have that and nothing else you’re expectations have to be on par. So take a move like a gut jab, would it be effective, or collapse on impact?

[@Karatemart]

Hi Andrew! Great question! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@frankhiatt5295]

Personally I prefer a quarter staff. It has more striking options and is simpler to manufacture.

[@boguslav9502]

As in a full wood staff? I also prefer european staff, kij as we call it in polish. Because its just a big stick. Issue is size, how about collapsing it in some way? Ive been wondering the best way to do it.

[@robertotamesis1783]

I reading Homer's Epic Helen of Troy a the Trojan wars, In illustration shows a hoplite Greek warrior carrying a staff w/ two bladed xiphos (straight sword) from end to end . Did they really exist?

[@Karatemart]

Honestly, I’m not sure. Maybe someone reading the comments can help us out with an answer. Thanks so much for watching, Roberto! I appreciate it!

[@justinmoney6418]

Aahh yes Tim drake Robin's weapon 🙌👏

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@mkultramann1798]

I wonder if you can do pull ups with the dual collapsable versions?

[@Karatemart]

Probably not. I don’t think the joints between the telescoping pieces would be able to hold up to that. That would be cool though! Thanks so much for watching!

[@peterlooks6155]

I remember Morgan Jones overpowering zombies with a stick in The Walking Dead.

[@Karatemart]

Absolutely, Peter! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@ealdie24]

very cool weapon! practical design. but too bad you can't use that to jab (it would collapse back) which would've been very useful for a Bo Staff

[@Karatemart]

Thank you! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@noldocelu3326]

2:42 Finally a bo-staff to "end him rightly".

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@zacharyahshupe8506]

Quick question. Do you have any pocket bo-staffs? Made from the same or similar material that the ones in this video are made from? If not, do you know where I can get one? I'm looking for one that fits in my pocket like that cheap wu kong silver bo-staff. It's the perfect size for what I do as it can look like a key ring item, just need it more durable & out of a better material. Appreciate any options you can point me to

[@Karatemart]

Hi Zacharyah! Thanks so much for watching! No, unfortunately we made the decision years ago not to carry the pocket staffs because of all the injuries that were happening from them. I think the majority of companies carrying them are overseas, so you might have to search a little bit. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful. Have a great week!

[@zacharyahshupe8506]

@@Karatemart No worries and that it understandable. I didn't realize people were getting injured from having those in their pockets, that's crazy. Do you have anything close to that, that doesn't also turn into a knife or a baton that is pocket size? The baton's in the video I saw were slightly bigger than pocket size.

[@Karatemart]

@@zacharyahshupe8506 we have a lot of hidden weapons in the “hidden weapon” category on our website, but nothing similar to a pocket staff. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful.

[@zacharyahshupe8506]

@@Karatemart No worries, I appreciate your replies🙂 You do have a lot of cool stuff on your website 💯

[@Karatemart]

@@zacharyahshupe8506 thanks Zacharyah! I really appreciate that! Have a great week brother!

[@tommygingles233]

I can't seem to find the original expanding staff only the 2 piece any reason for this

[@Karatemart]

Hi Tommy! Here is a link to the original collapsible bo staff: www.karatemart.com/collapsible-bo-staff

[@Lokii2169]

will any of back holster for swords work for these i know this is old but im a baton guy right now later on sword

[@Karatemart]

That’s a great question! We do have holsters available for the 5ft 2-Piece Collapsible Bo Staff and we have a case available for the Original Collapsible Bo Staff. If you need any help finding those, please feel free to call our customer service team and they will be able to help you out. Thanks so much for watching!

[@dbroselogan]

So side strikes only then. How does it stand up to a practice dummy for actual combat and end strikes

[@Karatemart]

Great question! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. The collapsible Bo staff has the strength of a police baton, so it could be used for self-defense, but that’s not really what I invented it for. I just wanted a way to easily transport a staff too and from your martial arts school. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@BelfryClock]

Having played shadow fight 2, I was SO excited seeing this. Sign me up!

[@Karatemart]

Awesome, Belfry! I haven’t played that game, but now I’m going to have to give it a try! Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@ContentChaser]

My only worry about using one of these is since it's collapsible, you lose all the potential jabs a normal bo staff can do because it'll collapse on itself when jabbing. It leaves you with only being able to strike

[@Karatemart]

Hi! When you open it correctly, it actually takes a lot of force on a solid surface like concrete to close the ends, so thrusts against a softer surface like a body are possible. Thanks so much for watching!

[@ContentChaser]

this has me tempted to by one for my car now@@Karatemart

[@L_V_R_N_C]

Duel of the Fates starts playing

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@baconkin1999]

Ima use this to protect myself

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@Ninja-tech]

This was in Warrior Nun!!! S1E4 fight with the guards.

[@Karatemart]

Yeah, I saw that! We sell our weapons to a ton of TV and movie studios. I’m a big movie nerd, so it’s fun seeing our stuff in different movies and shows. I hope you are having an excellent weekend!

[@masteryoda1118]

Hi can this bo staff be a good self defense weapon for your home or is it too weak for self defense?

[@Karatemart]

Hi! The collapsible Bo staff has the strength of a police baton, so it could be used for self-defense, but that’s not really what I invented it for. I just wanted a way to easily transport a staff too and from your martial arts school. Thanks so much for watching! I really appreciate it!

[@jaycezwar6]

How good are those staffs for like doing tricks...like spinning them or something...and is there any off-balance to them?

[@Karatemart]

Great question! We sell a bunch of different versions and most of them are well balanced. Some of the two piece ones might be a little difficult for certain tricks, but overall they are pretty good for that. Thanks so much for watching!