To the samurai warrior, the full contact staff was a spear with the tip broken off.

A well-versed warrior could wield the staff either as a short, medium or long-range weapon, depending on the situation and placement of hands.

Many choose to spar and practice using various lengths.

The 6-foot staff offers the combatant the most versatile fighting applications to gain a winning point.

The 6-foot staff has 29 inches of striking area on both sides with 14 inches of rigid handle in the centre. Available in three lengths.

• 48 inches............has striking area of 16 inches on both sides with tough 2 inches in diameter. It has a 16 inches Rigid handle in the centre. /li>

• 60 inches............has striking area of 19 inches on both sides with tough 2 inches in diameter. It has a 21 inches Rigid handle in the centre.

• 72 inches............has striking area of 23 inches on both sides with tough 2 inches in diameter. It has a 25 inches Rigid handle in the centre.