Jo staff for jodo aikido kobudo hornbeam black 128 cm (50.4")

Jo - is a cylindrical straight wooden pole, length 128 cm, diameter 25 mm. The dimensions of jo depend on personal parameters and preferences. Joe is used as a weapon in many martial arts for kata training, paired with other jo and bokken. The jo can be used to strike, like a sword, like a naginata, with wide sweeping movements, like a spear, with stabbing pins. Both sides are used as a shock surface, unlike one side of the sword. Maai (combat distances) jo can vary depending on the grip that is applied. Thanks to such characteristics as speed and changeable maai - this is a formidable weapon in the hands of an experienced master. The jo is treated with special black impregnation and oil, which gives it an excellent appearance and provides protection against moisture. Size: 128 cm (diameter 24 mm (standart), diameter 27 mm (expanded). Material: hornbeamDensity: about 750 kg/m3.The hornbeam wood is very strong, refers to the class of hard trees, viscous, grayish-white.
Weapon Stand/Holder is not included.