Beautifully luminous and of masterful craftsmanship is our Jo staff made of Balayong. A very warm and pleasant wood that is well suited for practicing forms and contact work. Our Jo staff made of Balayong is popular in various budo styles, such as Aikido, Jodo, Bujinkan and Jo-Jutsu.
Balayong is Philippine cherry wood, a hardwood of incredible lustre, which is mainly used for valuable veneer work. In the Spanish colonial era, balayong was often used for furniture making. Balayong is a resilient wood with good breaking strength, and a national festival is held in honour of the beautiful cherry blossom.
Characteristics:
Jo staff for e.g. Aikido, Jodo, Bujinkan, Jo-Jutsu, martial arts
Suitable for practising forms and medium contact.
Length: approx. 135 cm
Diameter: approx. 26 mm
Weight: approx. 620-640 g
Material: Balayong (cherry wood)
