American Sign Language: "bo staff" Less commonly used words such as "bo" are often spelled out. Especially when they are so short (in this case, just two letters). But just because you "spell" something doesn't mean that the other person knows what it means. Thus it is helpful to know how to describe "bo staff." The sign for "bo staff" would consist of depicting the staff using "C" handshapes and then (if needed) using "S" handshapes to show how the bo staff can be used. You can show a thinner staff by using "F" handshapes but most bo staffs are a bit more substantial than a broomstick, so the "C" hands are more appropriate for the general concept of a "bo." BO STAFF: Dr. Bill: Why, yes, indeed I do hold a black belt. It is in a rare branch of the martial arts known as "ASL-FU." Dr. Bill: Um, no, I don't hire out as a body-guard, but thanks for asking. Also see: POLE Also see: WOOD Also see: Hazards of ASL You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >

American Sign Language: "bo staff"

Less commonly used words such as "bo" are often spelled out. Especially when they are so short (in this case, just two letters). But just because you "spell" something doesn't mean that the other person knows what it means. Thus it is helpful to know how to describe "bo staff."

The sign for "bo staff" would consist of depicting the staff using "C" handshapes and then (if needed) using "S" handshapes to show how the bo staff can be used.
You can show a thinner staff by using "F" handshapes but most bo staffs are a bit more substantial than a broomstick, so the "C" hands are more appropriate for the general concept of a "bo."

BO STAFF:

Dr. Bill: Why, yes, indeed I do hold a black belt. It is in a rare branch of the martial arts known as "ASL-FU."
Dr. Bill: Um, no, I don't hire out as a body-guard, but thanks for asking.

Also see: POLE
Also see: WOOD
Also see: Hazards of ASL

You can learn American Sign Language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™
ASL resources by Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore."

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >