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Kushaku-bō or 9-foot-staff of Taira Shinken

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Andreas Quast

In the bōjutsu tradition of Taira Shinken, we find a rarely seen pole weapon: the Kushaku-bō or 9-foot-staff. I have laid out all primary sources known to me before, here and here. To finalize the matter, and as another instance … Continue reading →

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The 9-foot-staff in Okinawa bōjutsu

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Andreas Quast

I have written about the 9-foot-staff before. In the bōjutsu tradition of Taira Shinken, it is called the kushaku-bō. This staff is about ca. 273 cm long. I want to recapitulate on what I have established before and extend it … Continue reading →

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