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- From: ARCHER@utkvm1.utk.edu (T. Archer)
- Subject: Re: difference between quarterstaff and jo?
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- References: <C1681q.Ln6@math.uwaterloo.ca> <C169q0.2w9@math.uwaterloo.ca>
- Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1993 18:58:20 GMT
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- In article <C169q0.2w9@math.uwaterloo.ca> gamiddle@math.uwaterloo.ca (Guy Middleton) writes:
- >Does anybody know how the mediaeval European quarterstaff was used?
- >I'd like to see if there is any similarity to jo-jitsu techniques.
- >
- >Also, why is it called a "quarterstaff"?
- >
- I am given to understand that the proper grip for quarter staff exercises is
- with one hand a few inches from the butt, and the other one-quarter of the
- way up the staff, so that one quarter of it is between your hands. Hence, "
- quarter" grip and quarterstaff.
-
- I cannot document this.
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