How Do You Build A Bo Staff?
The Bo staff is a weapon that is central to many martial art forms. One of the most basic of weapons, a Bo staff is created from a continuous piece of hard wood, most commonly white oak or bamboo. Traditionally the staff is slightly less than 6 feet in length, and 1-1/2 inch thick in the center, tapering gradually towards the ends to a diameter of about 4/5 of an inch. With just a basic understanding of carpentry, you can typically build a Bo staff in a short period of time, completing most simple staves in under an hour. Create more complex staves by incorporating decorative or safety elements into the design. Test your Bo staff base to determine its ideal length. While traditional staves are 5.96 feet long, you’ll want to create a staff that’s easy for you to maneuver. Standing in a clear floor space with nothing within six feet of you, hold the staff in both hands with your legs shoulder-width apart. Position the staff at your waist level, parallel to the ground, holding it in the c
