Wooden Jo staff for aikido jodo kobudo 128 cm (50.4") - European Hornbeam

Description

Jo
- a wooden stick, imitating a fighting spear. Used for training in many martial arts - aikido, jodo, jo-jutsu, ninjutsu, kobudo, etc. It is practiced as a pair of work with jo and pair work with jo and bokken. In addition, a large arsenal of techniques is developed from a wooden stick without weapons. There are also many options for solo work with jo (jo kata).
The jo is treated with oil, which gives it an excellent appearance and provides protection against moisture.
Size:
128 cm (50.4") (diameter 24 mm, diameter 27 mm)
Material:
European Hornbeam
Weight:
~ 500-550 g
Hornbeam wood
(European Hornbeam, Carpinus Betulus) has a beautiful white-gray shade, similar to ivory, with virtually no distinct fibers, such as ash or white acacia.
This wood is a valuable species with a very high density. For its properties, it is also called the "iron" tree.
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Weapon Stand/Holder is not included.
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The brown jo is treated with a special multilayer brown impregnation and oil.