Which is the Best Bo Staff for Martial Arts?

[@robbiekipping1124]

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]

Thank you so much Robbie! I really appreciate the compliment! Have a great week and thanks again for watching my video!

[@mitchellmcquay5319]

Literally just purchased my white glow staff. Very excited!

[@Karatemart]

Awesome Mitchell! I really appreciate your support! Thank you so much!

[@burningcobra68]

Just ordered one today cant wait to get it

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much for your support! I really do appreciate that!

[@AndrewHarriston]

Absolutely recommend Karate Mart as one of the best around. Never had any issue with their products and they are 100% legit.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!

[@Runar_Tvalfager]

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]

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.

[@Kytseo]

Is the 2 part collapsible viable for actual combat?, or is it just a training tool?

[@Karatemart]

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.

[@Kuzgun_Kuskan]

I really wanna see the foam and training katanas

[@stopthink7202]

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]

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!

[@burningcobra68]

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]

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]

@@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

[@wicericcan2716]

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]

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]

@@Karatemart thank you I will check out this weeks weapons Wednesday video. I greatly appreciate it

[@Karatemart]

@@wicericcan2716 awesome! Have an excellent weekend!

[@codenamecatatonic8894]

Well Done. Thank you 🙏

[@Karatemart]

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!

[@deanprince8602]

Interesting and informative.

[@Karatemart]

Thank you so much, Dean! I really appreciate it!

[@RaMaster]

How does the rattan bo staff compare to the white oak bo staff?

[@Karatemart]

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]

@@Karatemart Thank you. Great Channel btw and I will be buying some stuff in the future.

[@kirkbest3238]

Have you heard of jo staff and hanbo

[@Karatemart]

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]

three days ago ordered the collapsible bo staff thought you guys shipped world wide but do you guys ship to new york ?

[@AndrewHarriston]

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]

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!

[@uncleben9911]

That last one is super cool

[@Karatemart]

Thanks man! I like that one too!

[@michelebecciu9698]

Collapsible bo is great for spins, and sure for slashes too, no complaints. But what about the jab ? I mean, if I hit with the tip, don't the segments retract ? Is there a collapsible stick that has a device that doesn't allow it to retract when you 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!

[@michelebecciu9698]

@@Karatemart I see. I gather that there is currently no device that allows segments to be locked once extended. Thanks for the reply.

[@ItzXwX]

Does the website deliver?

[@AndrewHarriston]

Yep I order from them from time to time and I am very happy with all my purchase. The site is Karate Mart

[@AndrewHarriston]

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.

[@vincentdicayanan782]

How do you guys make the Collapsible bo staffs? It's really interesting to see people come up with amazing ideas

[@Karatemart]

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!

[@scramuel]

It would be nice if the whole weapon was same color , blue , ( collapsable bo ) but otherwise it’s awesome

[@cassandrarousos3555]

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]

That’s awesome, Cassandra! Thanks so much for watching!

[@fire_boi6199]

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]

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]

@@Karatemart thank you

[@ThatBeardedShooter]

Im doing a bo staff video this thursday!

[@Karatemart]

Very nice! That’s awesome, brother! I’ll be sure to watch it!

[@tonylee4138]

Hi. What do you think of a ho made staff, from titanium tubing vs aluminium?

[@Karatemart]

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]

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]

Do you ship the Collapsible Bo Staffs to Canada? I run a dojo and would like to purchase one...or more ;)

[@Karatemart]

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]

Were you able to have them shipped to Canada? Thanks

[@Karatemart]

@@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]

@@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

[@Native_love]

Awesome video! :-)

[@Karatemart]

Thanks Kevin!

[@BLUiBOY]

Is despatch available to India???

[@Karatemart]

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!

[@samansath3886]

Hello guy wherre can i bay a baton téléscopic art martial pour bo staff

[@Karatemart]

Hi Saman! Our expandable and collapsible Bo staffs are available at www.KarateMart.com. Thanks so much for watching!

[@romanhardware]

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]

We used to carry training DVDs for them, but nowadays it’s so easy to find instructional videos on KZbin. There are many talented martial artists on KZbin who can teach you aspects of the staff. I would just do some searching and find one you like.

[@romanhardware]

@@Karatemart ok thanks

[@zackjones7726]

Would a rubber bike staff be good?

[@derecksumair3111]

I like the wooden and blue metal one

[@Karatemart]

Very cool Dereck! I hope you are having an excellent week!

[@derecksumair3111]

Yes I am and you too

[@reallifeengineer7214]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@reallifeengineer7214 interesting. I made a water/oil staff years ago as a prototype that kinda reminds me of.

[@Villasenorbrandon]

Can you do Tonfa next!

[@Karatemart]

Hi Brandon! We will definitely be doing a tonfa video soon! Thank you so much for watching!

[@Villasenorbrandon]

@@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

[@gabe_lax5156]

tonfas next pls

[@seanptaco]

Definitely want the collapsable staff. And the steel staff for speed when I get more training

[@Karatemart]

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!

[@andonb7481]

How do i find a bo staff my hight? I can only find 6"

[@Karatemart]

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]

@@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]

@@Karatemart where could i find one?

[@andonb7481]

@@Karatemart seriously will appreciate the help

[@Karatemart]

@@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.

[@Psiberzerker]

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]

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.

[@Benjaminbadakhshon]

tank you so much

[@Karatemart]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@Theoneloneshadow]

What martial arts have you studied?

[@Karatemart]

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.

[@Theoneloneshadow]

@@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]

@@Theoneloneshadow dang man! That’s an excellent selection of martial arts to learn! I feel bad for anyone who underestimates you!

[@gavinngo86]

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]

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

[@christopherbrown3352]

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]

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!

[@baburaoganpatraoaapte7650]

Silambam and shaolin style

[@shawnclifford362]

Staves are Tight. 🤙☘️

[@Karatemart]

Absolutely! Thank you, my friend!

[@reallifeengineer7214]

@ 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]

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!

[@Theoneloneshadow]

Fun fact- Bō is Japanese for staff so if you say bo staff your essientially saying staff staff

[@Karatemart]

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]

"Police work and martial arts " should have gotten inserted there.

[@Karatemart]

You have an excellent point Robbie!

[@c.c.c.7756]

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]

Hahahah😂. That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@Bobithan]

I still think collapsible bostaff is the best

[@Karatemart]

Thank you! It is probably my favorite as well!

[@CxtGoat]

I like the steel bo staff

[@AndrewHarriston]

@@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]

I wont bye it im only 11

[@Dogspine1]

@@AndrewHarriston bro i have a question, can wood staffs support weight? I only want it for tricks like monkey up the tree

[@Lucasjj2010]

hi

[@Karatemart]

Hi Lucas!!!

[@serafin1352]

Toothpick bo all day

[@Karatemart]

Nice! I love them too!

[@roberthunter4884]

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]

Hi Robert, it is common knowledge to martial artists that "bo" means "staff". However, when it comes to KZbin, and search engine marketing in general, it is important to use the terminology that ranks the highest. KZbin 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 KZbin videos phrase it as "Bo Staff". I hope that makes sense. Have a great week!