Bo Staff - How To Do A Downward Rowing Block

This page provides details on how to do a Bo Staff Downward Rowing Block. This block is used to defend against an opponent's poke or thrust towards your legs.

Many martial arts train with staffs (i.e. Bo and Jo) including Aikido, Bojutsu, Kung Fu, etc.

These video instructions will help beginning martial artists learn how to use a Bo Staff for demonstrations, self-defense and sparring purposes.

For other Bo Staff instructional information, visit the main Bo Staff Techniques section.