This partner drill is a ton of fun and allows students to focus on individual parts of the release technique. After using it as a drill, you can turn it into a game with some friendly competition to see which team can catch the most releases.
The Flow System | Bo Staff | Weapons | Release | Tricks | Partner Drill
The circus is an advanced bo staff trick that can be upgraded by tapping the bo back to you after it slides off the shoulder. This drill will help you understand the timing and placement of that tap.
The Flow System | Bo Staff | Weapons | Tricks | Roll | Release
This breakdown of the figure 8 uses the "ice cream" analogy to effectively teach the proper motion to students of all ages. Analogous teaching is a very powerful tool to becoming a better instructor.
The Flow System | Bo Staff | Weapons | Spin | Trick | Teaching
The forearms contain several muscles that are extremely important to bo staff speed and manipulation. These drills will increase the strength of your forearms and ultimately the speed of your spins and power of your strikes.
The Flow System | Bo Staff | Weapons | Strength | Speed | Power