This page looks at how to do a basic spin with a bo (staff). This technique allows martial arts students to spin a bo in front of their body with two hands. This basic bo spin is used for martial arts demonstrations, sparring, self-defense. etc. Bo spins, strikes & blocks are also often used in Bo kata.
A bo is a wooden staff weapon used by martial arts styles such as Aikido, Bojutsu and Karate. Historically, wooden staffs were common tools for martial artists because they were cheap, readily available and were not seen as threatening weapons (unlike swords and spears). Moreover, their length allowed them to successfully defend against shorter edged weapons (i.e. knives).
For additional information on other bo spins & exercises, please visit Black Belt Wiki’s main Bo Techniques section.
Instructional Videos for the Basic Bo Staff Spin