Product Overview
Wooden Weapon - 50'' Hardwood Jo #25-50
Some martial artists use a dowel rod as a jo, but it's a very soft wood - and that doesn't quite fit what traditional masters chose for their jo staff. This 50" hardwood jo is a good heavyweight jo. The hardwood jo is covered with a splinter-resistant finish, allowing you to slide the jo smoothly and quickly. You know what they say: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Approximately 1 inch in diameter. This staff is perfect for pracxticing your bo staff kata in confined spaces, as well.
What is a 50" Jo Staff?
This is a jo staff, a traditional Japanese wooden training weapon measuring 50 inches in length and approximately 1 inch in diameter. It is made from hardwood with a splinter-resistant finish and is manufactured by Tiger Claw.
Other Names For 50" Jo Staff
Jo, jō, four-foot staff, short staff, walking stick staff, hardwood jo
What options are available with the product 50" Jo Staff?
This product is sold as a single configuration.
How does a 50" Jo Staff work?
The jo staff is gripped with both hands and manipulated through a series of strikes, blocks, thrusts, and sweeping motions. The practitioner slides their hands along the shaft to change grip positions, allowing rapid transitions between techniques. The splinter-resistant finish on this hardwood jo enables smooth hand movement along the surface during these grip changes.
At 50 inches, this jo is shorter than a standard 72-inch bo staff, making it suitable for practicing kata and techniques in confined spaces where a longer weapon would be impractical.
What benefits does a 50" Jo Staff provide?
- Hardwood construction provides greater durability and weight compared to soft dowel rods, better replicating the feel of traditional jo staffs.
- Splinter-resistant finish allows hands to slide quickly and smoothly along the shaft without risk of wood splinters.
- Compact 50-inch length permits full kata practice in smaller training areas where longer staffs cannot be used effectively.
- Heavyweight feel develops grip strength and proper technique during training.
Updated: August 8, 2026