Rattan Bo Staff with Skin Review | All you need to know | Enso Martial Arts Shop

[@ColonelMarcellus]

In the USA, it's almost impossible to find (at least online and in catalogs) a bo (staff) that is practical. All they want to sell are very thin (1-inch diameter or smaller) staves which spin very fast in "demonstrations" but appear to be completely impractical. I trained with one that was 1.25 to 1.5 inches in diameter with or without tapered ends, made from oak or other hardwood.

[@defjulz]

AWMA (Asian world of martial arts) based in Philadelphia sells rattan staffs but they are out of stock at the moment.

[@ColonelMarcellus]

@@defjulz I've see rattan (it's really not bamboo?) used for spears as they are somewhat flexible. I think I'd rather have oak or hardwood.

[@pomegranatepip2482]

Really useful video - thanks!

[@henryjoseph413]

Thanks for the information. I'm looking for a comparison of wood & rattan bo staffs. Hope you've done it. By the way, rattan is a type of palm & not related to the bamboo family.

[@EnsoMartialArts]

Hey man, I'm definitely to do some comparison videos soon, it's on the list

[@itzsahand2016]

is hickory best wood for a bo staff with very high shock resistant ? can somebody answer pls

[@macpalmer6611]

Would you say it is good for learning,training and exercise or would you go with a traditional straight White or Red Oak ?

[@EnsoMartialArts]

Both have their perks, in my opinion if you are starting out, the rattan will be better

[@insanodeathguy2160]

Does it ship to eu slovenia?

[@EnsoMartialArts]

Yes of course, it will be expensive though. Shipping items that long costs a bit. We're happy to work you out a quote though if you like

[@SpectrumViibes]

Hey there, Would you happen to know if the rattan bo staffs are treated with fire, straightened, varnished etc? Traditionally and in modern times?

[@EnsoMartialArts]

the bo staffs might be heated but not burnt, and all staffs will be varnished to help them remain straight, if the aren't they will bend

[@BlackMaskq]

I totally thought it was bamboo. Good point

[@amandakazmark9107]

Would you recommend this for tang soo do for forms and fighting routines?

[@EnsoMartialArts]

They are strong and flexible which is good for forms but you may want something more solid for the fighting routines, some is personal preference also of course.

[@musiconabudget3712]

Which rattan staff is better with or without skin?

[@EnsoMartialArts]

its really down to personal preference, i myself prefer with skin

[@insanodeathguy2160]

How much does it weight is it much heavier than without skin?

[@EnsoMartialArts]

It weighs about 700g, without skin is 500g

[@bmgore]

Why is the white wax wood staff not technically a "bo staff"? Is there a difference between a "bo staff" and "kung fu" or "Shaolin" staff?

[@guardian6975]

Bo staff is Japanese and made of oak, kung fu is made from wax wood, rattan, or hard wood, shaolin staff is mainly for monkey style kung fu and is made from waxwood

[@jonathanchark5291]

Bo is simply the Japanese word for staff, so it's the term typically used in Japanese or Okinawan martial arts. In the Chinese martial arts, it's referred to as gūn or kwun or bang, depending on the region. Other cultures have various names for what is essentially quarterstaff. The main differences between them are the materials of choice, the region they came from, and the various philosophies and techniques for using them in training and combat.

[@watso-007]

Rattan is palm and bamboo is grass

[@EnsoMartialArts]

ah thanks man!

[@RikthDcruze]

Who uses Rattan? 1) people who don't want their Bo staff to break easily (Rattan is near impossible to break) unless you are looking to break it purposely. 2) Rattan doesn't splinter shooting splints all over the place when it does break. 3) Rattan is easier to mentain. 4) Rattan is cheaper. 5) Rattan feels better in the hand for more technical styles. ...) No, Rattan doesn't vibrate as much while taking shots that will be uncomfortable in the hands.

[@EnsoMartialArts]

Thanks for all the info and taking the time to write it. Super helpful and you're right, Rattan's like a wonder product.

[@RikthDcruze]

@@EnsoMartialArts And thank you sir, for making the video. It was helpful too.

[@itzsahand2016]

isn’t hickory more strong against breaking? i heard hickory is best wood for a bo staff

[@ginolisay4944]

Yeah I like that because of flexibility

[@EnsoMartialArts]

Super flexible and really tough

[@RikthDcruze]

with skin is the best type...

[@EnsoMartialArts]

We like them too but some people don't want the bamboo bump effect and prefer the straighter without skin ones.

[@Dogspine1]

Sucks that it only comes in 6 foot

[@EnsoMartialArts]

How long did you want? Rattan cuts very easily so you have have any size you want (smaller) if you have a saw

[@yasuke414]

Bo means staff on Japanese. Saying bow staff is like saying staff staff. Just say one or the other

[@pluemas]

It's an interesting linguistic area actually! Bo means staff, and the correct usage would be Bo in Japanese. However, this doesn't necessarily mean it is incorrect to call it a Bo staff in English. Specifically, the argument would be that using English, the type of staff is almost always ended with -staff added to the end (quarterstaff, swordstaff, etc) to specify the type of staff. Therefore, in English the correct way of saying Bo could be argued as Bo staff. A similar question can be transferred to Japanese. My name is Scruff, and in English that is how you would refer to me, but in Japan you would add the keigo and I would become Scruff-san or Scruff-kun. This is incorrect in English, but correct in Japanese! There is no one true answer, linguistics is all convention and culture ends up deciding it based on feel. Ask any older generation about the younger generations use of "actually" and they'll have conniptions!

[@georgebowman1060]

U forgot...use for those tricks where they put both feet on the bo...make that flag pose. 😆

[@EnsoMartialArts]

ah yeah forgot about that one!

[@guardian6975]

U can use a rattan staff for that?

[@Archangel-pd1rn]

Saying "Bo staff" equals saying "staff staff". Either call it a bo or a staff.

[@EnsoMartialArts]

Everyone in the UK would call these a Bo Staff and everywhere online will call them Bo Staff's.

[@yasuke414]

@@EnsoMartialArts that doesn't mean it's not incorrect.

[@pluemas]

It's an interesting linguistic area actually! Bo means staff, and the correct usage would be Bo in Japanese. However, this doesn't necessarily mean it is incorrect to call it a Bo staff in English. Specifically, the argument would be that using English, the type of staff is almost always ended with -staff added to the end (quarterstaff, swordstaff, etc) to specify the type of staff. Therefore, in English the correct way of saying Bo could be argued as Bo staff. A similar question can be transferred to Japanese. My name is Scruff, and in English that is how you would refer to me, but in Japan you would add the keigo and I would become Scruff-san or Scruff-kun. This is incorrect in English, but correct in Japanese! There is no one true answer, linguistics is all convention and culture ends up deciding it based on feel. Ask any older generation about the younger generations use of "actually" and they'll have conniptions!