Product Overview
Wooden Weapon - 50'' Hardwood Jo
Diameter: approx. 1'
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 practicing 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 with an approximately 1-inch diameter. It is made from hardwood and features a splinter-resistant finish for smooth handling during practice.
Other Names For 50" Jo Staff-
Jo, jō, four-foot staff, short staff, hardwood jo, walking stick staff
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 one or both hands and manipulated through strikes, blocks, thrusts, and sweeping motions. Practitioners slide their hands along the shaft to change grip positions and generate power for techniques. The splinter-resistant finish on this hardwood jo allows the hands to glide smoothly along the surface during these transitions.
At 50 inches, this staff is shorter than a standard 72-inch bo staff, making it suitable for practicing kata and techniques in confined training spaces where a full-length 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 traditional training weapons.
- Splinter-resistant finish protects hands during sliding grip transitions and extends the usable life of the staff.
- Compact 50-inch length allows practice in smaller training areas where longer staffs cannot be used effectively.
- Approximately 1-inch diameter offers a standard grip size for jo techniques.
Updated: August 8, 2026