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History:
The Nitan Bo is a unique weapon comprised of two short sticks. It is part of the traditional Okinawan Kobudo or ancient weapons system. The “Ni” in the name indicates “two” and the weapon could be considered as two halves of a broken bo staff. The techniques applied with Nitan Bo are very similar to the Filipino martial arts involving Eskrima.
Traditional use:
Nitan Bo would consist of virtually any pairing of sticks to effectively act as weapons. These could have been tool handles, a broken bo staff or even actual sticks. Readily available and adaptable in most situations.
Current use:
Nitan Bo by that name are not common today. Similar weapons are used as a security tool. Batons are used by police forces and security guards alike in situations where non-lethal force may be necessary.