Bo (Stick) Classes

August 21^st & August 28 ^th 2010

2:00pm – 4:00pm

$69.95 - $62.95 (Black Belt Club)

BO CLASS
A BO is an ancient Okinawan weapon, which measures approximately six feet.  A bo is a very practical self-defense weapon, and an excellent weapon to develop the upper body coordination and strength.  In this class, a classical BO Kata, and its application are taught.  This class is independent from our regular classes and must be paid separately.  

  Please contact Goshin Karate & Judo Academy 6245 E. Bell Road #120 – Scottsdale AZ. 85254 or call us today at 480-951-2236 to reserve your spot.

Qualifications:  8 years or older

Fee: per person included the Hardwood Tapered Bo (4’ 4-1/2’, 5’ or 6’) Priced at $29.95 with Shipping

$49.95 if you already have a bo.

The bo, or stick is probably one of the first weapons that mankind used to defend or hunt. It could easily be found, was not to difficult to handle, and could be used for multiple purposes. In Okinawa, the bo probably originated from a farm tool called tenbin. It is a stick held across the shoulders, on which fish or waterbuckets could be hung.

The bo varies in size and length, and the thickness of the bo-staff varies depending on the style of the martial art, but the fighter needs to comfortably make a tight fist around the staff, in order to block and counter an attacker. The length of the bo-staff also depends on the style of the martial art, although the most common is a few inches taller than the owner. A heavier bo-staff  may be used for training in order to increase their strength and speed.  In competition and performance, the martial artist usually uses a lighter one.