Jang Bong (Long Staff) - Hapkido Martial Arts Weapon

The Jang Bong is a wooden staff used in Korean martial arts such as Hapkido. Similar to the Japanese Bo, this roughly 6 foot weapon is used for self-defense, demonstrations, sparring, etc. Other wooden Hapkido weapons include the Jung Bong and Dan Bong.

For staff instructional videos and self-defense techniques, please visit the main Staff Techniques section.

For other traditional martial arts weapons, please visit the main Martial Arts Weapons section.

References

1. European Hapkido Alliance, Weapons of Hapkido, http://www.european-hapkido-alliance.co.uk/weapons-of-hapkido/, Added - 06/12/14
2. Turtle Press, Hapkido Techniques, http://www.turtlepress.com/articles/hapkido_techniques.aspx, Added - 06/12/14