This is a follow-along class for anyone, regardless of previous bo experience! We are focusing on combat/realistic bo techniques in this class. Simply press play and do the class with me. In this class: -Warm Up 0:13 -Middle Guard (basic fighting position) 4:50 -Switching Hands 6:15 -Switching w/ Footwork 7:45 -Striking Angles #1-8 8:37 -Striking Drill 14:29 -Cool Down and Stretch 17:15 I am using a tapered 6' ash bo (2 lbs.). I bought mine here: http://www.centurymartialarts.com/bo-staff/c...

Follow along at home with Sensei Michael. You will learn strikes, stances, and a combination in this beginner lesson. You can earn your black belt in bo at http://www.blackbeltathome.com/products/ultimate-bo/

Get ripped and burned out with an ancient Japanese weapon - the rokushakubo. Have fun and push yourself!

I recommend that you do this quick warm up before an intense bo training session. Simply follow along with me as I go through some dynamic bo stretches, and then get your heart rate going so that you are warm and ready to go. If you liked this, you'll love earn real rank in Ultimate Bo - http://www.blackbeltathome.com/products/ultimate-bo/

Think it would be cool to learn how to use a staff? This is the class for you. Sensei Michael Hodge, founder of an eclectic style of Bōjutsu, takes you through a fun step-by-step class for complete beginners. Even if you just have a broom stick, pipe, or rod to practice with, just press play and get started! This is Class #1 in the yellow chevron level of Ultimate Bo. Ultimate Bo is a recognized martial arts style which teaches a comprehensive range of bo skills: blocks, strikes, stances, co...

This is our first "Combat Bo" class in the course. We will learn how to use our staff in a realistic way, for combat or fighting purposes. In the class: Warm Up - 0:52 Combat Grips - 7:06 Normal Hold - 7:20 Switching Hands - 9:31 Overhand Hold - 11:36 Long Hold - 12:29 Reverse Hold - 13:42 Fighting Stance - 21:01 Footwork Drill - 26:01 Cool Down - 28:44 If you want to purchase the complete DVD set or streaming edition course and learn from white to black chevron (like white to black belt)...

In this class, we will learn a "Training Kata." This purpose of this, is to get us comfortable with the concept of kata, and also train our techniques in a balanced format. On both sides, and in strong stances. In the class: Warm Up - 0:55 Training Kata Intro - 6:00 Training Kata Demo - 8:21 Breakdown & Instruction - 9:00 Cool Down - 25:19 If you want the rest of the Ultimate Bo Classes, access to the entire white-black chevron curriculum, and be able to train anytime - you've go become a...

Join Sensei Michael and 5 beginner bo staff students in the perfect introduction to combat bo. Combat bo, or realistic/sparring style, uses the most common-sense economy of motion, strikes, blocks, and positions for defense and fighting. In this class: Warm Up - 0:15 Basics - 5:04 Strikes - 8:25 Blocks - 23:09 Cool Down - 37:24 If you want to train in many more classes, learn the entire curriculum, and get support directly from Sensei Michael, check out the GMAU Ultimate Bo Course - https:...

Follow along with Sensei Michael to practice your basic bo staff strikes. This is a static practice drill, in a relaxed stance, with legs apart a little past shoulder width. We will practice: Overhead Front Strike, 4 Point Combo, Front Thrust, Reverse Thrust, Uppercut, Overhead Rib Strike, Overhead Knee Strike, and Push Block. To get the entire Ultimate Bo Home study course, read about other students' experience and achievements, check this out: http://www.blackbeltathome.com/products/ulti...

Get chiseled with this quick and effective 10 minute combat bo workout. You will use combat bo strikes on a bag (or in the air) as intense cardio, coupled with chest exercises in between. In the workout: Warm Up Figure 8 Spins Double-Knees Overhead Strikes Squat + Push Set 1 Downward Strikes Push Ups Set 2 Horizontal Strikes Wide Push Ups Set 3 Ascending Strikes Close Push Ups Set 4 Vertical Strikes Pike Push Ups Set 5 Thrusts Plank Let me know how you feel after you complete the wo...

Follow along with this Green Chevron level Ultimate Bo Class. This is Class #9 from the Global Martial Arts University Ultimate Bo course. Technique Warm Up: 0:32 Combat Kicks Intro: 7:15 Knee Kick: 9:48 Scoop Kick: 14:25 Groin Kick: 18:35 Ground Breakfall: 24:00 Standing Up: 27:22 Review & Drill: 30:30 Cool Down: 33:28 To get many more free lessons, classes, and to begin your journey to bo mastery, create a GMAU Ultimate BO account here: https://globalmartialarts.university/Course/UltimateBo

This year at Ultimate Bo Live (a global gathering of bojutsu practitioners), we had a segment called Nunchaku vs. Bo. Which weapon will win? In the class, you will learn how to attack offensively with you nunchaku, as well as your bo; and how to block each weapon appropriately. Which weapon do you favor? You can read my entire blog post on the subject here: https://www.blackbeltathome.com/nunchaku-vs-bo-which-weapon-wins/ You can join my online Bo course here (and earn real rank in the st...

Grab your bo and let's hit it! This workout uses a traditional bojutsu technique, then an explosive bodyweight exercise. Here, I am using Karatemart.com's high strength aluminum staff. You can get your own here: https://www.karatemart.com/high-strength-aluminum-bo-staff Warm Up Rowing Figure 8 Spin Knee-Raises Workout Overhead Front Strikes (show number of repetition that I am on in bottom right) Squat + Press 4 Point Combo Squat Jumps Front Thrust Lunge + Push Uppercut Plank w/Limb Ra...