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Bo staff techniques vary depending upon the bo staff type and martial art style. Learn bo staff techniques in this free video series on bo staff techniques.
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Bo staff grips vary depending upon the type of bo staff techniques used. Learn how to hold and grip a bo staff in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff single-handed downward flower technique by first gripping the bo staff in the center. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a single-handed downward flower in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff single-handed upward flower technique starting with the bo staff at shoulder height. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a single-handed upward flower in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Do the bo staff two-handed downward flower technique with both hands facing down in a thumb-to-thumb grip. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a two-handed downward flower in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff two-handed upward flower technique keeping the staff close to the body. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a two-handed upward flower in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Do the bo staff upward rowing block technique by twisting the hips and pulling straight back. Get bo staff technique tips for doing an upward rowing block in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff downward rowing block technique starting with the staff at the waist. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a downward rowing block in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Do the bo staff overhead block technique by pressing the staff upward overhead. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a overhead block in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff pressing block technique with a Yin and Yang grip. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a pressing block in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff low strike using the duck head technique. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a low strike in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the bo staff technique downward smash by striking across your body. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a downward smash in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Do the bo staff upward strike technique gripping the staff tightly. Get bo staff technique tips for doing an upward strike in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Do the bo staff cross strike technique using the Yin and Yang grip. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a cross strike in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Perform the kung fu bo staff poke technique starting with the rear hand facing downward. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a kung fu bo staff poke in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Do the kung fu bo staff thrust technique making sure the duck head is kept at the solar plexus. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a kung fu bo staff thrust in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Combine bo staff techniques such as an upward rowing block and low strike to defeat an opponent. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a upward rowing block and low strike combination in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Combine bo staff techniques such as a downward rowing block and overhead strike using a crane technique as an intermediate step. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a downward rowing block and overhead strike combination in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Combine bo staff techniques such as a pressing block and side kick to confuse and overwhelm an attacker. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a pressing block and side kick combination in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Combine bo staff techniques such as a low rowing block and thrust. Get bo staff technique tips for doing a low rowing block and thrust combination in this free video on bo staff techniques.
Rattan bo staffs are generally double headed while white wax wood staffs are tapered on one end. Learn about the differences between double-headed bo staffs and tapered bo staffs in this free video.
Various martial arts styles employ weapons for fighting and mortal combat. Martial arts weapons such as the bo staff, escrima sticks, the katana and dagger require practice, care and the ability of self-restraint. The bo staff, whether a double headed staff or a tapered staff, can be a dangerous weapon. There is a wide array of bo staff techniques that a kung fu student can use to fight with a bo staff. Learn bo staff techniques for training and sparring in this free video series on bo staff techniques featuring National Kung Fu Champion Sifu Dan Schmidt. Sifu Schmidt demonstrates bo staff techniques such as the single-handed downward flower, the single-handed upward flower, the upward rowing block, the downward rowing block, the overhead block, the pressing block, the downward smash, the upward strike and many more bo staff techniques.
Dan Schmidt Sifu Dan Schmidt is a National Kung Fu Champion who's been training since childhood under Master Nick Scrima, Master Instructor of the Chinese Martial Arts Centers in Pinellas County, Florida. Sifu Schmidt has a third degree black belt through one of the most intense nationwide martial arts programs. Schmidt uses Kung Fu to bring speed, strength, endurance, concentration, a calm mind and self defense to all walks of life. Enrich your life today by joining Sifu Dan Schmidt at the Chinese Martial Arts Center in Seminole, Florida. Phone: 727-399-2080dkdk
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