Bo Staff Class for Complete Beginners - Yellow Chevron - Class #1

Think it would be cool to learn how to use a staff? This is the class for you. Sensei Michael Hodge, founder of an eclectic style of Bōjutsu, takes you through a fun step-by-step class for complete beginners. Even if you just have a broom stick, pipe, or rod to practice with, just press play and get started!

This is Class #1 in the yellow chevron level of Ultimate Bo. Ultimate Bo is a recognized martial arts style which teaches a comprehensive range of bo skills: blocks, strikes, stances, combos, kata(s), sparring concepts, fitness, and more.

In the class:

Warm Up - 0:15
Traditional Basics - 8:18
Front Stance - 10:51
Overhead Front Strike - 12:55
Horse Stance - 18:00
Overhead Rib Strike - 18:51
Long Front Stance - 22:22
Front Thrust - 24:26
Combination - 28:00
Cool Down - 30:49

[montanakennedy]

This video is excellent!! Great for beginners and easy-to-follow pace. The instructor does a wonderful job. This is put together so well.

[limonglobal]

Could you move Hokusai woodcut to the same level of the bamboo portrait....please!

Awesome breakdown of the techniques.

[blackdog]

I really appreciate you doing this video. I‘ve been working a lot on improving my health. I’ve lost 60 pounds over the last four months and I’ve been excited to try new types of exercise to keep my momentum going. I’m looking forward to incorporating this program into my regiment.

[akemii]

did not know this was a thing..always thought its something you do when you see a long stick lying around..so glad i came across your video..thank you

[georgebowman]

Learned from this video. Feel more comfortable with bo/staff. The up and down movement for power, the hand transition, plus explaining clearly each basic stance, strikes, and movement are very helpful and builds confidence and control with the bo/staff. 😊 Thanks.

[zenobibonsai]

I really wished all your online lessons had Sensei Michael... I find these videos so much easier to follow then those in the training section of your website.

[nadie]

Thank you for this! I've just set up a space at home and have a big on the way. As a 44 yo woman, I need a low impact but engaging activity. My only worry was finding a decent way to learn, as I'm in the country and nothing is close enough.

I look forward to using this series! As was mentioned before, rhe instructor is very clear and seems well focused on being sure viewers really get it!

I'll let you know how it goes after I get going! Thanks for this!

[heliak]

Thanks a lot sensei. Your video is great.

[prabhakararaonaramsetty]

I am extremely grateful to your excellent beginners ' tutorial which is highly useful and practical. I have learned a lot from you about bostaff. Thanks.

[lo-kg]

Great class will definitely make it my routine and progress to class 2 ... really liked the ending with combination of the 3 strikes with stances

[lukeg]

This is proper instruction! 👌 very good sir.
Weight distribution is key for newcomers from lead to rear leg

[cesarchavez]

Great class. I was looking for some staff tutorial for my son and this is perfect. We will train together. Thank you sensei.

[shakerbhavani]

Hallo sir, , , this is awesome class, , , I'm seeing today this class master, , , 👌👌👌👌👌

[KettlebellTotal]

Thank you for puting this video together 🙏

[rickfryer]

Excellent videos. You have a well thought out curriculum and teach techniques in a clear and understandable way. I like that your bojitsu techniques are taught from a practical-combat point of view rather than flashy 'tournament ' style movements. Please keep the videos coming!

[Jacob]

I´m just another happy viewer, really like learning it, even though I already managed to smash the chandelier :o) Seriously concerning your GMAU subscription.. ;o)

[_tinz_]

love this video your moves are so great!! I respect whoever did this

great moves lovely video

[lhntr]

Thankyou sm for your classes i try following one each day and repeating them also. Hope you will make more classes of this in future, if not thakyou sm for these beautiful lessons! 🙏🏼❤️

[andreaarredondobarcenas]

Not only am I breaking a sweat, you are a really great instructor and it's a good pace to start at for us beginners. Looking forward to watching more videos.

[cerberus]

Doing bjj right now and wanted to try something new I think your channel is going to come in handy!