Yubi-bo
Encyclopedia
The yubi-bo was a variation of the larger bo
and han-bo. It was only about 8 inches long, and was similar to the yawara
. It was first used by the ninja
of feudal Japan
due to its ability to be easily concealed, yet lethal.
Bo
-People:*Bo , name origin, plus people with the name*Bo , name origin, plus people with the surname**Bo , Chinese family names*Bo people , extinct minority population in Southern China famous for hanging coffins...
and han-bo. It was only about 8 inches long, and was similar to the yawara
Yawara
The yawara is a Japanese weapon used in various martial arts. It is also the specific weapon of Yawara-Jitsu....
. It was first used by the ninja
Ninja
A or was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations...
of feudal Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
due to its ability to be easily concealed, yet lethal.