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Vertical downward strike delivered by raising the bo overhead and driving it straight down onto the target.

Striking techniques with the jo, delivered with either end of the staff in overhead, lateral, or diagonal trajectories.

Fundamental quarterstaff technique combining half-staff grip, overhead strikes, low sweeps, and thrust-based attacks.

Fundamental striking technique with the jo, typically an overhead or diagonal blow delivered with a sliding grip change.