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Jo, Bo & Hanbo
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184 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.
In 2021, with concerns for the workers, all workshops greatly reduced the number of urethane varnished weapons and replaced the finish by a "Candle Wax". Seido is now transitioning to a new finish offer for the majority of its weapons, which consist in a either camellia oil treatment (standard finish) or a camellia oil with extra polishing + bee wax finish (Seido special finish). Until all stocks for varnish weapons run out, varnish finish is still offered on some weapons.
All products displayed with the green tree icon fall under our forest preservation program. A flat amount is donated to the NGO MoreTrees for each piece ordered.
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Deluxe Jo (127.6 cm) - Classic Woods
¥9,500 ~ ¥18,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak, White Oak, or Buna (Japanese beech)
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 Wood - Tsubaki
¥30,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Tsubaki (Camellia japonica)
4.21 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm only
Unvarnished finish only -
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Tanbo (45~60 cm) - Classic Woods
¥5,250 ~ ¥7,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak and White Oak
Diameter: 24 mm, 27 mm or 30 mm.
Shape: round
1.5 to 2 shaku 45.5 cm to 60.6 cm
Camellia Oil Polish Finish
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Deluxe Hanbo (91 cm) - Classic Woods
¥5,500 ~ ¥8,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak or White Oak
3 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm, 27 mm or 30 mm.
Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish
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Deluxe Hanbo (91 cm) - Exotic Wood - Tsubaki
¥16,000
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Tsubaki (Camellia japonica)
3 Shaku | Diameter: 24 mm only
Unvarnished finish only -
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Deluxe Judo Jo (100 cm) - Classic Woods
¥6,500 ~ ¥9,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
Red Oak or White Oak
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) - White Oak
¥18,500 ~ ¥22,500
Made in Japan (Kyushu region)
White Oak
Length: 5 or 6 Shaku (151.5/181.8 cm)
Diameter: 30 mm (1 sun)
Standard Finish or Seido Special Finish
