Purple heart Bo

[OkinawaKarate04]

Ok, I have been training with nunchaku and kama since june when i got my 1st Dan and i am about ta start with bo and i have heard the purple heart is the best...sorry for bring up a topic i am sure is already on here i just need to know where i can find one price is not a issue i just cant find anything i am about 6'2 and need somthing that is about 6'6

 

I also feel like i have hit a wall and i am wondering if anyone can help me out or if anyone has been in the same situation:

 

I have been teaching for about 2 years and i have hit a point when i would like to start controling my ki more or at lease have a larger increase in power more on in inner level then on a physical level and i have found it hard to talk to people about it with out getting some wierd looks. I guess many people see the martial arts as a strictly physical activity not as a way of life as it was intended. Does anyone else feel that frustration. I feel to many people lack serious dedication

 

Thanks

[Pacificshore]

Checkout this site:

 

http://www.murasakikobudo.com/pages/products.html

 

Hope this helps

[Shorin Ryuu]

It seems your question has three parts...the first is the bo, the second is ki, and the third is more philosophy. The second two, I recommend you post a thread in the internal arts and the general martial arts sections. I (and other people) will probably post more on those last two topics that way.

 

To answer the first part, though, I do believe purpleheart is just an excellent wood. All my weapons (except my nitanbo and tekko...and that'll change as soon as I get around to using them more) are made from purpleheart.

 

That site is a good one (it's where I got mine...half I ordered from there, the other half I bought in person) and the service is superb.

[Sunrunner]

I'm not sure about the last two questions, but in realation to the bo, check out this site:

 

https://www.woodenswords.com

 

I believe they have a purpleheart staff and many other wooden weapons as well. They are all mostly hickory, which is also a good wood for a weapon and they are handmade. A bit expensive, but they will last with good care...I don't think I'll ever order a $20 red oak weapon ever again after ordering from this place.