Samurai were skilled in a variety of combat techniques, each designed to be lethal in battle: kenjutsu (swordsmanship), jujutsu (close-quarters combat), jyujutsu (archery), sojutsu (spear fighting), naginatajutsu (a blad attached to the end of a pole), and bojustu (the wooden staff). This blog post focuses on samurai and bojutsu.
The bo, or staff, is one of the most iconic and important weapons in martial arts. The staff has aided mankind throughout history. In many countries, stories have been interwoven into their cultures, handed down over centuries through folklore and tales of triumphant warriors and this multipurpose implement. Read on to learn more about the staff in martial arts cultures from around the world!
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