History: The
bo is one of the five weapons systematized by the early Okinawan developers
of the style known as te (hand). In feudal Japan it was
part of the bugei (early Japanese martial arts) and was used by samurai,
priests, and commoners alike. Its sixfoot length made it an apt weapon
against swordsmen, disarming the opponent while allowing the user to remain
at a safe distance.
Traditional
use: The bo evolved from poles balanced across the shoulders to carry
water or other loads. As a fighting instrument, it allowed liocking and
striking against a range of weapons.
Current use:
Now part of the budo (martial ways), the bo is still used in kata performance.
Physical conditioning with the bo improves balance and upper-body strength.
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