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Jo, Bo & Hanbo
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123 customer reviews
About Our Bo, Jo & Hanbo
The wooden weapons proposed by Seido are manufactured by one of the last four traditionnal workshop in the south of Japan, in the region of Miyakonojo (Kyushu), Horinouchi, Nidome, Matsuzaki and Aramaki (learn more about the workshops on our Artisans Presentation Page).
The Jo measures 4.21 Shaku or 127.6 cm and Bo measures 5 (151.5 cm) or 6 Shaku (181.8 cm) while Hanbo is much shorter, 3 Shaku (90.9 cm). While in Aikido, Jo is the most used, Hanbo is also increasingly used for closer range work such as self defense. All our Hanbo and Jo are available in red oak (Akagashi), white oak (Shirakashi), Isu no Ki, Sunuke and Tsubaki (camellia Japonica). Bo are available in red and white oak only. You can refer to the page "How to choose your Bokken / Wood" to help you make your choice.
All Bo, Jo and Hanbo can be engraved within our facilities within a few days.
Finally, all Jo can be ordered painted (urethane) or unvarnished. Unvarnished weapons require more maintenance but their touch is without comparison. Unvarnished weapons are significantly more expensive because of the finer polishing and treatment with camellia oil.
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Deluxe Jo (127.6 cm) - Classic Woods
¥5,000 ~ ¥9,500
¥4,500 ~ ¥8,550Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak, White Oak or Isu no Ki
4.21 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm, 27 mm or 30 mm.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
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Deluxe Jo (127.6 cm) - Exotic Woods
¥28,000 ¥25,200
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Sunuke or Tsubaki (Camellia japonica)
4.21 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm only
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Tanbo (45~60 cm) - Classic Woods
¥2,750 ~ ¥5,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak and White Oak
Diameter: 24 mm, 27 mm or 30 mm.
Shape: round or oval
1.5 to 2 shaku 45.5 cm to 60.6 cm
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
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Deluxe Hanbo (91 cm) - Classic Woods
¥4,000 ~ ¥6,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak, White Oak or Isu no Ki
3 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm, 27 mm or 30 mm.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
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Deluxe Hanbo (91 cm) - Exotic Woods
¥17,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Sunuke or Tsubaki (Camellia japonica)
3 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm only
Unvarnish finish only -
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Deluxe Judo Jo (100 cm) - Classic Woods
¥4,500 ~ ¥7,000
¥4,050 ~ ¥6,300Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak, White Oak or Isu no Ki
3.3 Shaku (100 cm | Diameter: 25 mm only.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
Ideal as an Aikido or Jodo Jo for kids!
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Deluxe 5 or 6 Shaku Bo (151 or 182 cm) - Classic Woods
¥11,000 ~ ¥17,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak or White Oak
5 or 6 Shaku (151.5/181.8 cm) | Diameter: 30 mm.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
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Deluxe 5 or 6 Shaku Hakkaku Octagonal Bo (151 or 182 cm) - Classic Woods
¥14,000 ~ ¥21,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Octagonal shape.
Red Oak or White Oak
5 or 6 Shaku (151.5/181.8 cm) | Diameter: 30 mm.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
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Custom Made Jo - Short (92~127 cm)
¥7,000 ~ ¥20,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak or White Oak
Length: from 92 cm to 127.6 cm
Diameter: from 21 mm to 36 mm.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
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Custom Made Jo - Long (128~151 cm)
¥9,500 ~ ¥18,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak or White Oak
Length: from 128 cm to 151 cm
Diameter: from 21 mm to 33 mm.
Varnished or unvarnished finish available
