Traditionally used in Japanese Martial Arts, the Bo Staff is used for striking, blocking and sweeping opponents. The Burnt Rattan Bo Staff is manufactured from burnt rattan with a straight design. You should choose a staff that is close to your own height, unless you are training a specific style. The thinner or lighter a staff, the easier it will be to handle, and the faster it will maneuver through air. Generally, tapered staffs are used for demos. Straight staffs are used for training, as the