I like it. Forget using a shorter Bo, the fact you can handle a proper sized bo like that really shows your power. Using a graphite toothpick like most people is lame in my book.
I'm not going to say anything mean of her form. My only suggestion is maybe to use a shorter bo. Judging by the height difference it looks like a 6 foot staff. Perhaps using a 5 foot one would be easier based on your height.
Yeah a shorter bo should work for her. Just like any other weapon like a tonfa, sai, etc. each person needs to find one that fits their height and arm length.
For instance multiple time world weapons champion Casey Marks-Nash is only about 5 feet one. Her weapon of choice is the bo staff and she uses both 5 foot and 5 1/2 foot staffs.
Yes, usually I use a 5 1/2 but for the baseball bat swing at the end I kept over spinning because the staff was so light so I switched over to this one for this form. I use the 5 1/2 in the competition form 1 video.
That's the great thing about camcorders--other people can tell you if you stink or not, but a camcorder lets someone see for themselves how good(or bad) they really are.
I like it. Forget using a shorter Bo, the fact you can handle a proper sized bo like that really shows your power. Using a graphite toothpick like most people is lame in my book.
Ballowall 1 year ago
As long as you are taller than 3 feet, you should be able to use a 6 foot bo.
BujinkanMartialArts 2 years ago
I'm not going to say anything mean of her form. My only suggestion is maybe to use a shorter bo. Judging by the height difference it looks like a 6 foot staff. Perhaps using a 5 foot one would be easier based on your height.
barrettokarate 2 years ago
When she gets back in country I'll have to have her look into that.
tinfamily 2 years ago
Yeah a shorter bo should work for her. Just like any other weapon like a tonfa, sai, etc. each person needs to find one that fits their height and arm length.
For instance multiple time world weapons champion Casey Marks-Nash is only about 5 feet one. Her weapon of choice is the bo staff and she uses both 5 foot and 5 1/2 foot staffs.
barrettokarate 2 years ago
Hi,
Yes, usually I use a 5 1/2 but for the baseball bat swing at the end I kept over spinning because the staff was so light so I switched over to this one for this form. I use the 5 1/2 in the competition form 1 video.
Thank you for your comments,
Karina
karinatinblog 2 years ago
@barrettokarate Just a thought--- if she were really going into battle against a charging army- her staff would be at that length
amaashelton 1 year ago
omg, yea... definitely need to reshoot this sometime.. this is disgustingly awful. no power, arms are weak. when i get back home...
karinatinblog 3 years ago
That's the great thing about camcorders--other people can tell you if you stink or not, but a camcorder lets someone see for themselves how good(or bad) they really are.
JMMPR24 2 years ago
now that im watching these again, i think when i get back i'm going to have to refilm some of these.. it's a bit sloppy
karinatinblog 3 years ago
Very good. I look forward to seeing the new videos.
boisewrestling 3 years ago