Bo Staff – Defense Against A High Kick

Bo Staff – Defense Against A High Kick

This page provides details on how to use a Bo staff in a self-defense situation where an opponent is trying to kick you in the head (i.e. with a roundhouse kick or turning kick).

This Hapkido video focuses on using a Bo staff in order to block the kick and restrain the assailant with a leg lock. For additional Bo staff instructional information, visit the main Bo Staff Techniques section.

Bo Staff – Defense Against A High Kick

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