Sparring with this sword is perfectly safe. Just make sure you wear headgear when sparring. The only two drawbacks to this is that it is extremely light; and that upon successfully making contact with your sparring partner's ActionFlex choken, it looks as if both swords begin to wrap around each other like noodles. Other than that, it is a great sparring weapon to any who would aspire to master the sword.

This bo is excellent for those trained in the arts of weaponry or for even the novices to the bo. It handles nicely without feeling flimsy or akin to a toy. It has a very good balance to it. You can rest assured that with every full strength blow you deliver, you will not be hurting your sparring partner in a deadly way. Perfectly safe. Just watch those head shots. Always best and safe when wearing headgear.