Posted by: hedkikr
A different Bo question - 06/22/05 02:39 AM
(Please, no guesses...if you don't know, don't spread or start misinformation)
Question (in 2 parts):
1) The typical Bo is 6 ft or 2 meters long. Has this always been the case or has the Bo undergone a change in its length?
2) During the period of formalization of Bo techniques (18th to 19th century), the average Okinawan male was about 5 ft tall. If the Bo was 6 feet long, proper technique would dictate that the Bo should be about 1 foot taller than its weilder. I'm average height (5'9") so shouldn't I use a Bo closer to 7 feet rather than 6 feet in length?
Question (in 2 parts):
1) The typical Bo is 6 ft or 2 meters long. Has this always been the case or has the Bo undergone a change in its length?
2) During the period of formalization of Bo techniques (18th to 19th century), the average Okinawan male was about 5 ft tall. If the Bo was 6 feet long, proper technique would dictate that the Bo should be about 1 foot taller than its weilder. I'm average height (5'9") so shouldn't I use a Bo closer to 7 feet rather than 6 feet in length?