A jo is a short staff.

 

Usually when someone says bo, they mean rokushakubo (6ft staff).

 

Usually when someone say jo, they mean yonshakubo/whatever...... (4 ft staff)

 

Hope this helps

 

 

Phase plasma rifle in 40-watt range.

 

....either that or a nice tazer.

 

And to G95... the next time I see a guy with a mop I guess I'll know he means buisiness!

 

 

When I work Bo's and Jo's in class 90% of my students use Mops or Brooms. Saves up money having to buy them. Then it lets us get used to working with something not balanced.

 

 

The most effective weapon is a pair of well trained hands. Can't be banned, confiscated, disarmed, or checked at the door. Won't get you arrested for carrying. Ready at an instant.

 

Carrying a weapon is not a realistic option for most people in modern civilized society. Maybe things are a bit different over in the US...

 

BTW if you use a knife like a stick you miss out on the best (most lethal) techniques. A stick only inflicts damage on impact - a knife can continue to cut, slash and rip as it moves along the body, also stab, or stab then slash (ouch!).

 

 

In the film A Clockwork Orange, Alex (the film's lead and humble narrator) had a walking stick that contained a hidden knife. I thought that was a very versatile weapon.

 

I would like to see one of those which also incorporated stun-gun technology (like a cattle prod) Now THAT would be useful for a grumpy old man!

Hey, now come to think of it the traditional European sword-cane was capable of concealing a full-length fencing sabre! Who'd suspect that. They must be still available somewhere.

there are cheap sword-canes on Ebay and elsewere but the best place I've seen is at:

 

http://server.sword-cane.com/sword/index.htm

 

[ This Message was edited by: Ti-Kwon-Leap on 2002-07-16 05:55 ]

On 2002-07-16 04:35, Ti-Kwon-Leap wrote:

 

In the film A Clockwork Orange, Alex (the film's lead and humble narrator) had a walking stick that contained a hidden knife. I thought that was a very versatile weapon.

 

I would like to see one of those which also incorporated stun-gun technology (like a cattle prod) Now THAT would be useful for a grumpy old man!

 

id never mess with old people again.

 

"you young wipper snapper!!"

 

"ok then whateva grandad"

 

ZAP

 

"ouch!"

 

"mwhaahahahaha" :lol:

 

 

Kali Sticks!

 

http://www.nhbcanada.ca/Photo%20Files/NHBshadow.JPG

 

 

what are kali sticks?