Traditional Japanese stick and staff training. Learn the art of the Jo (short staff) and Bo (long staff) for self-defence, coordination, and fitness.
Stick training, or Bojutsu, is the ancient Japanese martial art of using the staff as a weapon for both attack and defence.
The Jo (4-foot staff) and Bo (6-foot staff) are among the oldest weapons in martial arts history. Originally developed as farming tools, they were refined into effective weapons by Japanese warriors. Training with sticks develops exceptional coordination, timing, and body mechanics.
At Jan de Jong Martial Arts, stick training complements our core martial arts programs. Students learn traditional forms (kata), partner drills, and practical applications for self-defence situations.
Our stick training curriculum covers both traditional forms and practical applications.
The 4-foot staff offers versatility with strikes, blocks, sweeps, and joint locks in close quarters.
The 6-foot staff develops power and reach with sweeping strikes, thrusts, and spinning techniques.
Learn to deflect attacks from multiple angles using the stick's length and leverage to your advantage.
Traditional solo forms that develop proper technique, timing, and flow of movements.
Two-person exercises that develop timing, distance, and practical combative understanding.
Real-world self-defence using everyday objects that mimic stick characteristics (umbrellas, canes, etc.).
Experience traditional stick training with a complimentary trial class. No prior experience necessary.
