How tall should my bo staff be?

Question

I want to buy my first bo staff, but I don't know how tall it should be. I'm 16 years old and I'm 5ft 9in tall. I need it for performance and practice. Any recommendations?

Answer 1

most of the time the bo should be as tall as you are or a little taller. in chinese m.a. and others, people use staffs much taller than them for demos and shows of skill.

Answer 2

should stand so that the end is between the top of your ear and the top of your head, just shorter than you are.

Answer 3

ROTFL ... I was going to go there, but thought better of the answer I was going to give .... wink.... wink.

Answer 4

In Chinese Martial Arts, you start out with a staff that's as high as your eyebrows, getting a personalized length staff would be a little pricy though, so get one in the 5'5-5'7 department, I'm not sure about Japanese Martial Arts like Karate, but they aren't too long either.

Answer 5

Bo's should be as tall as you are. A Jo should come to your waist.

Okinawan Bo's are tapered at the ends. I make my own by cutting to size staining or painting and polyurethane coating. If you make your own buy hard wood (Cherry or Oak) not pine.  

Answer 6

It's offically just under 6ft but mainly people just call it 6ft.

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Best wishes :)***

Answer 7

Either 5.5 ft. or 6 ft would be good for your height but check with your instructor to see if there is a preference based on what you will be learning in your style and school.

Answer 8

Your bo should be a couple of inches taller than you are. I am in Kyuki-Do, but your instructor might recommend a different height. Good luck!