Jo

Jo: Art of the Japanese Short Staff (Weapons Series)
$14.00
Musashi said something like: amateurish martial arts are a source of serious injuries. He also said that many schools of martial arts are more decoration than reality. My opinion is that this book covers very little of the serious stuff you need to know in true martial arts.

50" Hardwood Jo Staff - 50 inches
$12.99
I ordered the 72" version of this Jo staff and was very surprised at just how durable it appeared to be. Placing it atop a stool, I was able to put a considerable amount of pressure against this thin looking piece of wood, without any damage whatsoever. I would highly recommend this staff to anyone, who thinks that it will actually see real martial arts action.

System JO Silcone 4.5 oz Personal Lubricant
$14.98
in brief:

the lube is a bit on the dry side for silicon, but can be found at a reasonable price, and lasts a while.

however, a mail-in rebate program resulted in a bounced check (for a $10 mail-in rebate promoted through a major regional pharmacy chain)! this makes me quite hesitant to support the company when there are other comparable options...

System JO Anal Silicone 4.5 oz Personal Lubricant Lube
$13.23
Fantastic! the product is silicone based so expect some dificulty removing it from your skin; other than that it is the best!