quarterstaffs
Long wooden weapons
A quarterstaff is a long wooden weapon with a diameter of about two inches and a length of six to eight feet.
It is a traditional weapon of peasants and is associated with Robin Hood, who was said to be skilled in its use.
Engaging in physical conflict
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- poleCylindrical shaft or extremity
- woodenMade from timber
- defenseProtection against harm
strike · parry · block · thrust · swing · sparring · duel · melee
fighting
Engaging in physical conflict
defense · strike · parry · block · thrust · swing · sparring · duel · melee · bludgeon
medieval
Of the Middle Ages
- Robin HoodLegendary forest-dwelling archer
- EnglishBritain's native tongue
- peasantLow-status agricultural laborer
militia · yeoman · friar · tournament · guild · fencing · master · tradition · feudal · longbow
technique
Skilled way of performing
stance · footwork · spinning · flourish · combination · wushu · silat · practice · dojo · school
- walking stickswalking sticks, canes, walking canes, hiking poles, trekking poles
quarterstaffsswords
Edged fighting weapons
daggers · katanas · sabers · rapiers · broadswords
quarterstaffsfirearms
Weapons using explosive propulsion
guns · machine guns · laser weapons · automatic rifles · rifles