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Jiggy9
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Thank you Tobias
Since I'll be teaching myself at home, it doesnt really matter to me which style the techniques comes from on and so on...however I am more concerned with effectiveness of the techniques and their applicability to street situations. Because It is easier to find a stick (mop/broom) then lets say a sai or nunchucks lying around, this is the main reason why I want to study the bo.
So do you believe I should look for the videos you have suggested or do you know of any more suitable books/videos??
Thanks Again!
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SaiFightsMS
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Moobrak the different sizes of the bo's are to fit the height of the user. Ideally the bo should be a few inches taller than the person using it when it is held with one end on the floor. So they are commonly sold in 4,5, and 6 foot lengths. Some higher end bo's are also available in half foot increments as well.
If the bo is too short the hands come off one end of the bo on some of the long bo techniques. If the bo is too long it hits the floor on some of the moves.
Yes, it is common to see fight scenes in movies with bo moves done with a variety of sticks and pool cues. Some of the moves I have seen Jackie Chan do with a ladder are also basic bo moves.
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moobrack
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Thanx SaifightsMs, thats helped me a great deal.
C Ya 
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Joecooke007
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Bos are very interesting weapons. They can effectively fend off sword attacks wich is very useful. They are also very good for sweeps which will give you an amazing upperhand in a fight. I love the bo as a weapons but I also love bladed weapons. Just the feel of them slicing air. Anyway... Yes bos are easy to find in a street fight situation. That is why they are very good but you must be trained to be able to use them from both sides and directions. 
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SBN Doug
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Jiggy, where is "out here", that no one teaches weapons?
Sai, be careful not to generalize. We learn both middle and long staff in KSW. Middle staff coming to your chin, and long being as you described.
Middle is obviously better if you're in closer quarters. The long in excelent if you have plenty of room. It also prepares us for learning the spear.  |
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SaiFightsMS
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Good point KSN Doug. When I speak of bo I speak of Okinawan/Japanese style long bo.
There are also staffs of 7 or 8 foot length.
One day I will do a search for European long staff techniques from like the middle ages. There are a lot of staff techniques out there utilizing staffs of all lengths.
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Jiggy9
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| KSN Doug - Out here is the Middle East, quite a sandy place really. |
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SBN Doug
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Yeh, I guess that would limit your choices. 
You don't have anyone (decent) instructing any of the traditional Middle Eastern martial arts? I understand they tend to have some pretty lethal weapons involved. |
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SaiFightsMS
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Uh, guys do you mean Oriental type eastern arts or something from the desert regions of the occidental world?
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SBN Doug
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| I think he's looking for anything with weapons training involved. |
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