Product Overview
Wooden Weapon - 60'' Competition Hardwood Bo Staff #26-60
This Bo staff is a very lightweight Bo, quite useful for demonstration and competition. I know it's redundant to say Bo staff, but Google needs those keywords yo. Apologies to traditionalists, and native speakers of Japanese.
This is a tapered Bo staff. It's approximately 1 inch in diameter at the middle and 3/4 inch at the end.
What is a 60" Competition Bo?
This is a tapered hardwood bo staff designed for martial arts demonstration and competition use. It measures 60 inches in length with a diameter of approximately 1 inch at the center tapering to 3/4 inch at the ends.
Other Names For 60" Competition Bo
Bo staff, bo, bojutsu staff, six-foot staff, roku-shaku-bo, wooden staff, competition staff
What options are available with the product 60" Competition Bo?
This product is sold as a single configuration.
How does a 60" Competition Bo work?
The bo is a striking and blocking weapon used in traditional martial arts. The practitioner grips the staff at various points along its length and executes spins, strikes, blocks, and sweeping techniques. The tapered design shifts weight toward the center, which allows for faster rotations and smoother transitions between movements during forms and demonstrations.
The lightweight hardwood construction reduces fatigue during extended practice sessions and competition routines while still providing enough mass for controlled, visible techniques.
What benefits does a 60" Competition Bo provide?
- Lightweight construction reduces arm fatigue during lengthy competition routines and practice sessions
- Tapered profile concentrates mass at the center, enabling faster spins and more fluid weapon manipulation
- 60-inch length suits most adult practitioners for standard competition forms
- Hardwood material offers durability for repeated practice without the weight of denser woods
Updated: August 8, 2026