The information contained in this book is as good as it gets for use of the Bo. My particular copy is showing its age. The beginner may not be able to follow all the material here, but this is still an excellent addition to all martial artists libraries. ( )

Written originally in 1976, it still is one of the very best in self-instruction of the 6-foot 1 1/4" "stick". Cold Steel sells a very affordable 4-foot wax wood stick (called a yon shaku-bo) that is a perfect selection, and is a completely legal item to carry hiking, traveling, in your car. The book is very easy to follow, comprehensive and a great source to get the fundamentals of kobu-do bo-jitsa katas. ( )

Good bo exercise ideas. ( )