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~ (Author) "As with many weapons of ancient heritage, the exact origin of the bo, kon or straight staff is obscure..." (more)
Key Phrases: Master Chinen, Master Miyazato, Master Sueishi (more...)
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Demura, who studied under Taira Shinken, covers stances, striking, blocking, combinations, sparring, and an entire kata. Demura is considered among the finest bo experts of the modern age. Fully illustrated.

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  • Paperback: 184 pages
  • Publisher: Black Belt Communications (May 1, 1976)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0897500199
  • ISBN-13: 978-0897500197
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #315,899 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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As with many weapons of ancient heritage, the exact origin of the bo, kon or straight staff is obscure. Read the first page
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Master Chinen, Master Miyazato, Master Sueishi, Reverse Strike
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent primer on the Okinawan quarter-staff, October 19, 1998
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Demura Sensei presents a well-organized primer in the use of the rokushaku bo (six-foot Okinawan quarter-staff). The book is organized into Introduction & History, Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced techniques, and a final section devoted to a bo kata. All basic stances, blocks and counters used with the bo are covered in the first sections. Many of these are similar or identical to standard open-hand karate techniques. Descriptions of subtle differences are well-explained. Combinations and working with a partner are covered in the latter sections of the book. Overall, the photo sequences of this acknowledged bo master demonstrating his art are very good, with the exception of the final bo kata pictures, which are very dark. This is an excellent reference.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent begineers book, July 9, 1999
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This book is an excellent choice for anyone interested in learning the bo. It shows every basic movement in a clear, precise manner. It contains information on all attacks, blocks, stances, and grips.

The only downfall of it, is that it lacks in forms (katas). It shows one form at the end, but unfortunately the form is very boring. Having a couple more forms would have made this a 5 star book.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Bo, July 11, 2001
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If you are a lone practioner of the martial arts and are interested in learning the BO, this book is for you. The pictures and descriptions are easy to follow and provide a good foundation for many of the techniques that come naturally with weapons practice. I gave this book 4 stars because I think the final kata is too long for any beginner and the pictures are much too dark. The first 90% of this book is a 5 star for sure...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bo or Staff
My brother has the first (original) publishing of this book. When we were kids, we self-taught ourselves martial arts weapons. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. C. Luke

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book
I recently received this book and it is the best martial arts book I have ever read. It had a plethora of pictures and clear writing. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Don Reynolds

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Overview On This Traditional Kobudo Weapon
This is a very well done book on the subject of the bo staff, and it gives you an outstanding overview of this kobudo weapon and its history along with a variety of techniques... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Shawn Kovacich

3.0 out of 5 stars Covers everything but could be better organised
This is a good book. It covers all the basic stances, strikes and blocks. It normally gives the english name of a technique after the Japanese name, but not always. Read more
Published 23 months ago by me

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book on Bo.
Fumio Demura's basic books on Kobudo (Nunchaku, Bo, Sai, Tonfa) are good. They include some historical data, basic stances and grips, as well as useful drills to train grips,... Read more
Published on August 27, 2006 by Gonzalo Velasco C.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Book
This book is exactly what I was looking for in the way of an instructional book for the bo. It has numorous guide photos throughout the book, so that you can see what you are... Read more
Published on August 22, 2006 by Jeremy R. Schneider

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to using the bo
This book is a very solid introduction to using a bo staff (~ 6 foot pole weapon) in martial arts. The bo is nearly universally the first weapon form that practitioners learn yet... Read more
Published on May 24, 2006 by L. A. Kane

4.0 out of 5 stars Newer isn't necessarily better
Written originally in 1976, it still is one of the very best in self-instruction of the 6-foot 1 1/4" "stick". Read more
Published on April 18, 2006 by Cult Doctor

4.0 out of 5 stars Good explainations of the Bo Staff
This book has great explainations on the bo staff, as for as it's use, history, and types. The pictures of the kata are somewhat hard to follow, but can be figured out.
Published on October 31, 2005 by Karate Man

4.0 out of 5 stars Best bo book I have come across.
The bo book is good for both novice and intermediate
bo-jitsu students. The kata at the end is much shorter that the standared ones in Isshin-Ryu.
Published on November 24, 2002 by Wayne

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